"Tops" by Kylie Coles

Kylie Coles is a contemporary woodturner working with recycled paper and wood, plyboard and hand dyed veneer layers in her studio in Cheshire.

CO9Cloud love her current series, "Tops" and "Converging Forms". These stunning conical bowls are made with recycled paper detail, as shown here.

 

To see more of Kylie's beautiful work please visit her site HERE or visit her at any of the following later in the year:-

The Contemporary Craft Fair at Bovey Tracey from the 10^th to 12^th June CraftsAtBoveyTracey

Sandbach Craft Fair 23^rd July Sandbach Craft Fair Details

The Cheshire Open Studios (Sept/Oct) ArtistsAtWork

The Great Northern Craft Fair 20^th-23^rd October Great Northern Craft Fair

FreeMars T-shirts - Free Yourselves!

Started by two bored college kids looking to expand their creative sides, FreeMars is a clothing brand that combines the urban feel of underground clothing with a style normally left for more expensive apparel. Throw in a splash of music and a space influence and you get what they’re aiming for. 

FreeMars' motto summarizes their brand identity like this: "People are on a linear path. Go to school, Get the 9 to 5. Do this, Do that…blah blah blah. We represent the minority that escape from monotony. Free Yourselves".

Preorders start May 29th with Free Shipping. Check out their website HERE or contact freemarsclothing@gmail.com for more details.

CO9Cloud admire these guys' bravery for refusing to toe the line and enter the rat race, so would love you all to show them some support and tell your friends. Thanks readers :-) 

KeRicTures by Keri Joy Colestick

All images (c) Keri Joy Colestick

We were first made aware of Keri's work when a twitter friend recommended her Wall Dancers. However, upon checking out her site, although we loved the Wall Dancers, we were instantly drawn to these awesome KeRicTures!

 All images (c) Keri Joy Colestick

To see all of Keri Joy Colestick's brilliant Wall Dancers, Object Art and KeRicTures check out her site HERE

"Burnt Bees" by Joss Parker

 

Images (c) Joss Parker

 Loving this play on Burt's Bees Lip Balm, the brilliant "Burnt Bees" by Joss Parker, an artist quoted as saying "My art isn't for young people, it's  for the young at heart..."

To see more of his work and to read his bio, please check out his site - Parker Pop Shop... HERE

"Is This Art" Limited Edition Cushions

Thought we'd share with you all these cool cushions by Is This Art for our friends Custom One Nine.

Limited editions - Pablo, Bacon, Dali and Warhol, we think these would look perfect in art cafes, art hotels or in a contemporary office or home.

Each cushion measures 400mm x 400mm and is made with a black suede back.

Please check out these cushions and more great designs at CUSTOMONENINE

Would love your feedback on this one guys and if any of you buy your own, would love to see pics of where you put them!

Beeble by Biddulph Design

We love these clever Beeble foot stools by British designers, Biddulph Design.

With a hemispherical base to allow freedom of movement, the Beeble footstool has an upholstered lid that lifts off, making it not just a unique piece of furniture to rest your tired legs on and to brighten up a contemporary room, but also works as a close to hand storage space for magazines and other items!

We love the 8 Ball and Pop Union Jack lids but the Beeble can also be made with customers own fabric or custom printed with your own photographs or art work!

Please check them our on Biddulph Design's site HERE

All images (c) Biddulph Design

biOrb Life Collection Fish Tanks

Whilst shopping around for a new fish tank, we came across these by Reef One...

These have got to be the optimum fish tank for the contemporary pad!? What do you think?

Available in three sizes and three colours Chilli Red, Piano Black and Ice White, we are now just having problems deciding which to get and we haven't even decided on the fish!

Will keep you posted as to which we go for and will show you all a pic once our new tank and the fish are in situ in the CO9Cloud studio! :-)

You can find these at Reef One's Site HERE

Mark Castator Sculpture

Images (c) Mark Castator

Mark Castator is an Artist, Sculptor and Painter based in Boulder, Colorado.

The incredible sculptures shown above are some of his newest work. 

Castator's sculptures are currently on show in Santa Fe at Winterowd Fine Art and Walker Fine Art in Denver - www.walkerfineart.com and www.fineartsantafe.com.org 

To see more of his creations or to learn more about the artist and his vision, please visit his site HERE

"Sheep" by Sam Brown

Images (c) Leigh Harmer

These "Sheep", by modern seating designer Sam Brown for Leigh Harmer, were born and bred on the Isle of Wight, (although the Sheepskin is from New Zealand).

They say these "Sheep seats make perfect city pets. There’s no need for a garden and these Sheep seats make great occasional seating with fun personalities. Perfect for adults and kids to sit on, and the child sheep can even be used as a footstool."

To learn more about these cool stools and to check out all of the fabulous designer furniture available from Leigh Harmer, please check out their site HERE

Wooden Tattoo Brooches

Spotted on Rocket59Site"a Kick-Ass Shop with s twist of Burlesque, Rockabilly & 50's styling" and designed by Cassie, CO9Cloud love these fabulous hand-painted, heart shaped wooden brooches in a range of tattoo inspired designs!

Images (c) Rocket 59

"Thunderstruck" by Steven Van

We love the work of artist Steven Van. Steven's contemporary paintings are inspired by pop and subculture, Art Nouveau, the witty and dramatic Baroque period, dub lounge aesthetics and the natural environment! We highly recommend checking out his site to see his full gallery... www.stevenvanart.com

The piece featured above is called "Thunderstruck"  (Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows). It is Mixed Media on Canvas - Dimension: 24 inch x 36 inch. Inquire here for availability: studio@stevenvanart.com

Nostalgic by Marie-Pierre Philippe-Lohezic

Photograph (c) Marie-Pierre Philippe-Lohezic

CO9 Cloud adore this stunning bronze sculpture by Marie-Pierre Philippe-Lohezic.

Entitled "Nostalgic" this is one of a range of new work by this talented French artist and sculptor, who is now based in Laguna Hills, CA. To see more of her incredible work, please visit Marie-Pierre Philippe-Lohezic's site HERE

Take note with one of these gorgeous handcrafted Notebooks!

 Photographs (c) Foxy Couture Designs

CO9 Cloud adore these colourful and cute notebooks designed by Rebecca Wilcocks for Foxy Couture Designs. 

Each is made using a hard covered notebook and embellished with handcrafted cut paper pinwheels or bird motifs.

 Photographs (c) Foxy Couture Designs

To see more of FoxyCouture Design's gorgeous products, please visit their shop HERE

Pica-Pica Watch Cabinet

We love this Pica-Pica watch cabinet by Hendzel & Hunt! Beautiful craftsmanship!

Designed for the master dressing room of a london penthouse, the piece features detailed marquetry and compound curves throughout. 

The Magpie, traditionally a collector of shiny objects in European folklore hints at  the hidden contents of the cabinet! 

To learn more about the deigners Hendzel & Hunt please check out their site HERE

Design: Jan Hendzel 

Photographs (c) Hendzel & Hunt