"A man finds room in the few square inches of his face for the traits of all his ancestors; for the expression of all his history, and his wants."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

The human face is a bountiful source of inspiration, and as Emerson points out it is a beautiful expression of history and ancestry. The beauty of faces is found in many types of art--even, if not especially, advertisements. Art Nouveau was a popular style of art often used in advertising around 1890 to 1910 which is characterized by its flowing, rhythmic curves. Alphonse Mucha, an artist associated with the Art Nouveau style, was known for featuring beautiful women in his ads, and the depth of expression in these women's faces is captivating.

Art Nouveau Set (C'ville Arts); Necklace $26, Earrings $20

"All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness." 

-Eckhart Tolle

Today was anything but still. The warm weather brought out many bustling birds and animals, and the trees were swaying to the rhythm of 30 mph gusts! On days like these nature, in its way, seems to bring out the inner stillness in artists. When everything seems to be full of life an artist sees beauty and creates from his or her "place of no-mind". With Valentine's day approaching inspiration comes from nature and love.

Nature Heart Pendants - $22