Inspiration for a creative 2013

Yaaaaay, we're slowly getting into our comfort zone in beautiful Sydney and as this wonderful new year kicks off Nest of Pearls is also starting to breathe again, turn a fresh new page, and prepare fun stories for 2013. My goal this year is to bring you more of the exciting artist and designer interviews that were heartily loved in 2012, as well as the daily inspiration that just makes our aesthetic little hearts smile. I do hope you like the new-look template. I invite you whole-heartedly to give me your honest feed-back if this template gives you any hick-ups while browsing and enjoying the design world.   

So, to kick off the year, albeit a little late (my apologies settling into a new life across the other side of the globe was a little tough, although very exciting!!) here is some amazing inspiration from the amazingly talented Claire Basler. A French-born and based artist, Claire works out of her mesmerising Paris studio, one that is an incredible whirlwind of inspiring colour, texture and emotion. I felt this was a great post to start the year because the ruggedness, movement and depth of her artist's studio just made me want to pick-up a brush, buy fresh flowers and get really motivated for the upcoming year. The interior of this space is so luscious and rich...

Beyond Claire's charming studio is, of course, the work that she produces, an emotional and sincere depiction of how she sees, feels and interprets life. If you're lucky enough to be in the beautiful city of Paris, you can visit her gallery in person or see an exhibition of her work at the Espace Commines in the 3rd arrondissement. More information about opening times and address details can be found on the gallery's website.

Images courtesy of -  claire basler