Artcycle Club: Make a wind sock
Dallas artist VET shows you how to make a wind sock with a few simple materials. Wind sock image courtesy of The Frugal Crafter.
Art
Artist paints mod mural in rural Collin County
March 9, 207
A Texas artist recently created some interesting roadside art for residents and drivers through Collin County.
Houston-born Nathan Randall Green was hired by Light Farms to create the abstract mural at its 1,070-acre master-planned community in Celina, Texas.
The community, developed by Republic Property Group, already includes progressive amenities such as hiking and biking trails, a greenbelt system, a fitness center and a bike-sharing program.
Dallas artists explore recycling, conservation in 'Book Forest' exhibit
Book Forest created by the Dallas artist named VET and Sheila Cunningham is on display at the Irving Arts Center until Jan. 29.
Jan. 2, 2017
For nature lovers who like to read, the whimsical installation on display until Jan. 29. at the Irving Arts Center will make you smile.
The Dallas artists who created "Book Forest" also hope to make viewers think about the interdependent relationship of books and trees and the environmental issues surrounding them.
Artcycle Club: DIY Plastic Water Bottle Flowers
Dallas recycling artist VET shows you how to turn plastic water bottles into craft projects.
Artcycle Club: How to turn old books into art
Altered book by VET. Photo courtesy of the artist.
This is a new feature on GreenSourceDFW.org by the Dallas artist known as VET. We will be posting her DIY projects on GreenSourceDFW.org as an occasional series.
In this video, she shows you how to turn old books into artistic designs.
Fort Worth couple crafts quirky recycled art with discards
King's Whimsey Kitty made from upcycled material. Photos courtesy of the Kings.
April 12, 2016
Estate sales, garage sales and flea markets all are perfect hunting grounds for Karla King and her husband Tim of Fort Worth. The pair make clever use of discarded junk not ready to go the landfill. Their whimsical creations can be found in galleries and craft fairs under the aptly named King’s Whimsey.
Reclaimed material recycled as home decor at Lone Chimney Mercantile in Dallas
Reclaimed wood table by Sarah ReissLone Chimney Mercantile at the renovated Dallas Farmers Market is a place where recycling and art converge. Owner Annie Holland of Richardson, who opened the store in January, admits she comes from a family of intrepid dumpster divers.
Dallas artist digs into nature themes with ceramics
Lynn Wilkes Armstrong's work will be featured in Artscape at the Dallas Arboretum April 22-24. Above, Forest Teaset by Lynn Wilkes Armstrong. Photos courtesy of the artist.
March 14, 2016
Dallas native and artist Lynn Wilkes Armstrong finds inspiration for her pottery right in her own backyard.
Dallas artist promotes creative recycling of found objects
VET sells an eclectic mix of materials for art projects as well as handcrafted art and gift items made from found objects in her online shop, The Artcycle Club Store.
March 8, 2016
The Dallas artist named VET has added a fourth R to the "reduce, reuse, recycle” motto: re-invent.
Famous trailblazers ponder blooms at Dallas Arboretum exhibit
Feb. 23, 2016
If you’re looking for a spring photo op, the Dallas Arboteum is ready for its closeup. This Saturday the venue’s popular annual floral festival, Dallas Blooms, kicks off. This year’s theme is The Artistry in Nature, featuring National Sculpture Society fellow Gary Lee Price's Great Contributors bronze statues.