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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Etsy's BEST Weekly: Moonangelnay

Etsy's BEST Feature:

Today, I have the pleasure of showcasing the multi-dimensional expressions of Moonangelnay Photography on Etsy

Digital Art, photography, and something to think about.

Peaceful Mind

I get bored looking at art. I know this makes me sound shallow and I probably should not admit this but it is true. One thing I never get bored of is feeling art. Moonangelnay's altered art pieces creep into my soul and are felt on many levels.

Naomi is a brilliant UK artist taking digital photography to places I have not seen before.
It is her objective in the branding of her work, to present to you more than just physical art or home decor, but something to think about.

Among other digital artistry, Naomi brilliantly works the Bokeh effect into her artwork: shallow depth of field, a fuzzy background, and starry or water drippy highlights.

My interpretation of her inspirations would be nature, light and dark, playing with color and abstract thought.

This is an Aceo entitled "Watching Over", for me it has the ethereal beauty of a pre-natal ultrasound.

I love how the light "pushes" through dark in "Paw Prints"

Sometimes when I look at art I feel so stupid because I just don't "get it". No anxious thought at all when viewing Moonangelnay's artwork, I just feel it. You will too.

You must visit her fine art photo gallery and shop on on Etsy.com

I urge you to read her blog too. It is fascinating to get to know the compelling artist behind these images.

Visit more of Naomi's homes all over the Web

http://www.facebook.com/MoonangelnayPhotographyOnEtsy

http://www.twitter.com/moonangelnay

http://www.flickr.com/moonangelnay

More Info:

Moonangelnay prints on Archival quality papers.

Archival photo's are said to last for almost 100 years. The term is used when the right papers and pigmented inks are combined to produce photographs that are more resistant to humidity, and fade.

This multi-talented artisan also has an entirely different shop on Etsy. Take a looky look at Babamoon the cutest baby shop on Etsy, full of original designs handmade crochet baby hats, newsboy caps, crochet animal hats, earflap beanies, baby shower gifts, infant flower headbands, baby nest cocoon pods and dress up accessories. Most Items are 'Made To Order'

Naomi is a member of the BEST of Etsy.

The Boosting Etsy Shops Team's goal is to provide marketing support for each others' Etsy shops by writing WEEKLY features on our blogs. For those that have them, we encourage use of Twitter Accounts and Facebook Fanpages to further this goal. Our team also shows support by offering free advertising for each other. We are a very dynamic, active group and we are now accepting new members!

Thank you for reading,

Norah

Monday, April 11, 2011

April's Birsthone: The Mighty Diamond

Diamonds, The ultimate bling.

Diamond is the birthstone for April and is also associated with the Star Sign Aries. Diamond Wedding Anniversaries celebrate both the 60th and 75th year of marriage.

There is just something about a diamond that is compelling. Why, above all other gemstones, does diamond have so much symbolism in our society?

Could it be because a diamond is unique? Like fingerprints, no two are exactly alike.

Diamonds are associated with Spirituality, Protection Courage and Peace. Diamonds are also associated with fidelity. Like the saying, "Diamonds are Forever". In ancient times diamonds were worn as polished stones, and also often used in magic rituals and to aid meditation and spirituality. To ensure the wearer luck it is believed diamonds are at their best when faceted into a six sided cut.

The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word for unbreakable, " adámas ".

I have several diamond pieces in my jewelry collection. Ok, so, they are Herkimer Diamonds. These are double-terminated quartz crystals that were first discovered in Upstate New York. Diamonds are a little out of my budget, but crystals and White Topaz are not.