art

A little fall of rain

The poem might say “Rain, rain, go away,” but here in Christchurch it was rather nice to hear the gentle patter of an overnight fall last night. This morning the gardens have been washed and refreshed, showered free of dust and quenched of their late summer thirst.

Featured seller: Glenn Jones Art

Glenn Jones is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Auckland. Glenn and partner Julia wanted to find a project they could work on together, so Glenn Jones Art began. It’s a family business – Glenn creates the artwork, Julia takes care of the business and their kids help provide lots of inspiration!

Colour me modern

Much like the mid-century modern architectural and design movement, a core note of contemporary design is simplicity, functionality and clean lines. Decoration is sparing and striking, while colour can be bold or limited to the barest accents.