We got this sweet little card in the mail (really, the mail) this morning and thought it perfect to capture the bittersweet, romantic and sensual combo that is Valentine's Day. Head below for more details and Enjoy! More

One could say that Costa Rican artist Federico Herrero loves color, and that might be true. Yet, a more accurate statement would be that Herrero loves the effects of color - the tensions created by neighboring hues, the spatial manipulation of background and foreground, and contrast of vibrant pigments against an urban landscape.

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I can across this DIY post the other day on my Pinterest feed (yes, I'm addicted but I'm fairly certain I'm not the only one) and felt like it was worth sharing here. Elsie Larson of A Beautiful Mess created this easy tutorial on how to turn a thrift store find into a colorful, graphic piece of wall art. More

Looking for a little more art to hang and want to try creating it on your own? Look no further than our very own house tours — some of the best DIY artwork ideas occupy these homes! From canvas paintings to wood slice installations, there's a lot of great inspiring projects that you can use to adorn your own pad. More

Not to get all Ken Burns on you, but I'm a bit of a history geek, and this past fall we featured a modern take on a George Washington portrait, which got me thinking about modern interpretations of classic Americana. I know, I'm a blast at a party. Anyway, since Lincoln's birthday is February 12 and President's Day is coming up too, let's start with the mod presidential portrait. More

Specialty: Scenic photo portrait collages
Price Range: ($) Budget

A cool combination of scenery and portraiture, Matt Wisniewski creates original collages from photos of nature, buildings, and people. More

On a snowy day last week, I visited the art studio of painter Jacquie Green. The downtown Toronto studio serves as her office, creative space and classroom, where she teaches drawing skills. Primarily an oil painter, Jacquie paints Ontario landscapes and figurative paintings, and takes commissions for pet portraits and wedding dress portraits. More

Name: Jen Selk & Nathan Kalman-Lamb
Location: Midtown — Toronto, Canada
Size: 2 bedrooms, 800 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years together, Nate for 5 — Rented

Jen and Nate's two bedroom Toronto apartment proves yet again that you needn't spend buckets of money to make a home function well, look beautiful, and reflect the unique personalities of its inhabitants. Even with a small budget, this couple's hard work has resulted in a space filled with striking visual impact and plenty of comfort.

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Though most of the winter holidays have ended, winter itself is just getting started. The cold, fog, rain, and snow will be with us for awhile (and as I recall from growing up in Chicago, a while), so please let me present several works of art that celebrate the beauty of winter while we struggle with the reality… More

Did you find love through Craigslist's addictive Missed Connections section? First of all, we're going to need to hear all about it, but after that you should have your first, fleeting moments of connection preserved forever in a custom painting. More