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My name is Lesley Frenz and I am the curator & author of this site, Artsy Forager. Beautiful, innovative, exciting artwork is my passion and I look forward to introducing you to hordes of talented artists! We'll also chat about lots of other art-related goodies. So sit back, relax and let me show you what the art world has to offer.
Artsy Words
Being inexhaustible, life and nature are a constant stimulus for a creative mind.
~ Hans Hofmann
Artsy Subject Matter
Recent Foraging
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Friday Design Finds: Palette + Plate
I’m a firm believer that the beauty of objects we use every day enhances our simple daily rituals. That doesn’t mean every meal should be eaten off Royal Dalton china with fine silver, but we do eat with our eyes as much as our mouths, so why not help even the most ordinary of meals […]
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Without Guile: Catriona Miller
There is so much cynicism to be had in this world, that sweetness and innocence seem to get lost in the shuffle. What drew me to the work of Scottish artist Catriona Miller is its charming purity. Her figures gaze coyly to the side, just a hint of a smile on their lips. It’s as […]
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Drops of Jupiter and Other Cosmicness: William Loveless
In the book I’m currently reading, The Opposite of Fate, author Amy Tan writes a great deal about the concept of fate, how much of what happens is in our own control or predetermined or even mere chance? In that same vein, how much control does an artist truly have in the creative process? Yucca […]
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Artsy on Escape Into Life: Sarah Johanna Eick
While most of the time I’m drawn to saturated “happy” color, occasionally my soul calls out for a little moody darkness. So when I laid my eyes upon the work of photographer Sarah Johanna Eick at The Red Arrow Gallery here in Joshua Tree, the quiet power in the work took hold of me and […]
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Mod Scene: Gary Peterson
I grew up around Mid-Century culture way before it was hipster cool. No, I’m not old enough to have experienced it first hand! But my dad did and we were heavily involved in a 1950s classic car club, one that celebrated mod style by restoring vintage cars, showing them off and even putting on the […]
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Lesley, Thank you so much for your beautiful and wonderful article about my work!!! It’s the best and I’m honored! – Tory
So glad you liked it, Tory! Your work is incredibly lovely.
All the best,
Lesley
I came across your site while searching for something on Google. Well… I end up reading some of your posts here and decided to let you know that I enjoyed reading your site. I found this comment funny, “curator & author of this site”. LOL
All the best and keep it up.
Hi Sam!
Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed the site and hope to see you again!
Cheers,
Lesley