Monday, July 19, 2010

PHILLIPE BALAYN




I recently discovered French papier-mache artist Phillipe Balayn while browsing through an issue of Cote Sud. I was completely charmed by his work! The level of detail involved is amazing and the whimsical and quirky nature of his work left me wanting to discover more. Now I need to find out if he has any anchovy pieces! Check out his site here.
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20 comments:

  1. Vanessa@decor happyJuly 19, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    These are so cute! Would never have guessed they were papier-mache.

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  2. Sarah BJuly 19, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Isn't he clever? They're just wonderful!!

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  3. KarenaJuly 19, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    Anne how wonderfully detailed...I will visit Phillip Ballain to see his work.

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  4. jules @ The Diversion ProjectJuly 19, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    that is incredibly cool, i love artists who think outside the box - or as in this case, the sardine tin : )

    hope you had a lovely weekend anne, jxx

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  5. ChristyJuly 19, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Super cute - love these! You must get one if he has your signature fish! Ha!

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  6. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    These are so cute and fun...anchovies would be so great...thinking you should suggest this to the artist! :)

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  7. pve designJuly 19, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks for warning me before I took a bite!
    Yummy! I love sardines and anchovies go without saying!
    pve

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  8. SherryJuly 19, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Very cool, his attention to detail is always amazing.

    Thanks for your support!

    xoSherry

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  9. MrsLittleJeansJuly 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    These are lovely : )

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  10. DolceDreamsJuly 19, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Oh how fun! Leave it to the French...
    Have a great week!
    nathalie

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  11. JenJuly 19, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Adorable art!! Don't you just love creativity?

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  12. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 19, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    These are amazing...such incredible detail!

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  13. Renae MooreJuly 19, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Anne!
    You find such fun things....the talent behind these are outstanding!
    xx

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  14. diane@onlinefabricstoreJuly 19, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I love these. The ducks are too cute and visiting his site forced me to practice my francais a bit. It seems we are seeing more papier mache art lately. Any plans on you trying it since you are such a talented lady?

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  15. diane@onlinefabricstoreJuly 19, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I love the ducks and visiting his site made me practice my very poor french. It seems to me we are seeing more papier mache art lately. Any chance you might try it since you are so talented?

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  16. A Flair for Vintage DecorJuly 20, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Such a great artist! Very unique...and I am loving paper mache right now!

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  17. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Anne,

    These are so fun! Never limit the heights of an artist because there aren't any. Discovery of another's fabulous work give us sparks for our own.

    Bette

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  18. North of 25AJuly 20, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Very witty indeed!

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  19. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    How absolutely charming and clever. I love little things like this that brings a smile to my face. thanks!

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  20. La Petite GalleryJuly 21, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Dear Anne,
    I know about Paper- mache.
    I have a neighbor here that shows her work all over, many shows. I am impressed, excellent work.

    This has been a HOT summer.
    Yvonne

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