Dreamy, Artful Couple

I'm crushing...

When I came up with the idea to post on artsy couples I wanted to stick with people I knew but while I wait for images I just have to tell you about Herb and Dorothy Vogel. I watched this documentary last night and learned all about this unassuming couple that, in their lifetime, have put together one of the most amazing collection of art of the 2oth century. Neither are rich and live in a modest one-bedroom apartment in New York City. They are also untrained in modern and contemporary art, they just like what they see. They collected a lot of Minimalist art when it was cheap and easy to get. They never sell the work, they are not interested in the money, they just love art. It is so sweet and pure. I found this website here with a great timeline of their life. This is their website that was recently launched that shows their entire collection.

Watch this documentary and fall head-over-heels in love with this unique couple.

My Renegade Trip

I realized I never wrote about my day at the Renegade Art Festival. I had such a wonderful time. I got a shot of the booths but was mostly too shy to ask people if I could take personalized booth photos. I need to get over my shyness I suppose.

Instead I took photos of shadows...

I was not too shy to ask my friend Maranda for a photo and I'm glad I did. She has such beautiful work and just opened a shop on Etsy called Cloud Story Books. Maranda and I went to undergrad together so I was very excited to see her in my current neck of the woods. She's doing amazing things so keep an eye out. Her sketchbooks would make wonderful presents.
Here are a few photos of what is in her shop...


I was on a very tight budget, sadly, so I could not go wild with spending like I would have loved to. I did buy a necklace just like this one from Caitlin's Nice shop. Her store title could not be truer. She was the sweetest, just like last year when I bought a little deer plaque from her. She has lots of beautiful goodies in her shop.
I also fell in love with Arcane Arts. My friend and I were shopping for a birthday gift for my friend and we picked up this gift (we haven't given it our friend yet but I'm sort of pretty sure she only reads my blog every once in a while so hopefully she won't see this...Look away Camerson, Spoiler alert). Check out this store for all kinds of beautiful artwork.
I was very surprised at myself for spending so little on this trip. I'm really starting to gain some willpower because I definitely could have blown my bank account. Renegade is so much fun. If you live near one and haven't gone yet be sure to go to the next one! Start saving now!