Artwork of the Week: Onion

Onion print by Ryo Takemasa

8.3" x 11.7", $30.41 via Etsy

I've been really attracted to food illustrations lately (ok, always), and this onion print by Japanese illustrator Ryo Takemasa recently caught my eye. I especially love the mottled, papery texture of the onion skins, lightening in color as each layer is peeled back. His tuna slice is also rather pretty. It sort of reminds me of Eric Carle's work. You can see more of Takemasa's work in his Etsy shop or on his personal website ryotakemasa.com.

- Cathleen 

Can't Be Killed

Plaster Succulent Sculpture, 3-4" tall x 3-3.5" wide

$18 from Waterstone Succulents on Etsy

Try as I may, I am not the best at keeping plants alive in our non-temperature controlled apartment. So I've decided to investigate some artificial greenery that will liven up the place without the yucky silk flower look of most grandmotherly arrangements. These beauties will survive FOREVER without water and sunlight! AND they are all made of totally different materials! 

Brass Spring Onion Vase, 13.25" tall

$29 from Harmonicajane on Etsy

Fabric Terrarium in Ball Jar, 4" tall x 2.5" wide

$47 from Crystalistic on Etsy

Glass Venus Flytrap, 4" tall x 2" wide

$45 from Emergent Glassworks on Etsy

- Cathleen