King of Hearts

INSPIRATION

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow which means we’ve all been inundated this week with heart-shaped cards and candies. The classic heart comes in all different sizes, colors and mediums, but one of our favorite expressions is from American artist Jim Dine. Dine has made thousands of hearts in his lifetime – from sculptures to paintings to sketches – and they are all very beautiful and very different. 

Dine says “I use it as a template for all my emotions. It’s a landscape for everything.”  What a sweet and inspiring thought as we share our hearts with our loved ones tomorrow.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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source: artsy.net/artist/jim-dine


Give Someone Your Heart

IN THE STUDIO

We’ve often sent out Valentine cards instead of the traditional December holiday mailing. Here’s a favorite from a few years ago. With the help of Barbara Callow calligraphy (barbaracallow.com) we designed pop-out hearts that could be sent to your Valentine – sealed with a kiss, of course. 

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