GUEST POST // MASHANDA SCOTT brought to you by GBM

Hey There! Curt here, the second half of the dynamic Grizzly Bear Modern duo filling in for Jen today. I figured I'd give you a little art for your Friday. Check out that typical scene of domestic living up there. Seem a little off to you? Kinda smooshy? Well that's 'cuz it's all hand sewn fabric and leather impostors posing as a trusty wooden ladder, garden hose, etc. With that, I'd like to introduce you to the amazing Mashanda Scott. She calls herself a sculptor, but that's a pretty loose definition. Regardless of what you call it, she does some pretty amazing things with the materials she chooses to work with.

"With my sculptures, my aim is to replicate (as closely as possible) functional everyday objects in an opposite material, rendering them useless.  Through the loss of function, form gains importance.

I tend to choose objects that I am familiar with, but whose beauty I have ignored.  I love objects that are well worn and used, with scrapes and paint splatters.  The details are important, and I love discovering them as I explore the object. "

Mashanda graduated from Art Center in 2009 and is originally from Seattle (appropriate, no?) but now lives in LA.

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Curt! You rock! Thanks for sharing Mashanda Scott's work here on I ART U! // Wishing you all an inspiring and people-filled weekend! See you next week. -J.

GUEST POST // COLOR CRUSH: CORAL

I am so excited for today's guests! Yes, that's right, I said guest + s! I've known Jess and Curt from Grizzly Bear Modern for over a year now and I was so thrilled to have my "first date" with them in person just last weekend (images to come)! Coolness exudes from this duo in so many ways--have you seen their new pad aka the bear cave? RAD. If you don't follow their blog, get on it! You will not regret.

First up today? Jessica. Stay tuned for Curt's post this evening!

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Jessica here, half of Grizzly Bear Modern. We're so thrilled to be sharing on I ART U while Jen is in Seattle! I wonder if she's getting any springtime weather up there? It's been cold in L.A. and I'm desperate for sunshine and warmth!

I thought I'd share my current color obsession. Last Saturday I bought yet another cardigan, in a bright coral color I wouldn't normally go for. I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but I've worn it four times this week. I can't stop! It's crazy comfortable and it seems like it goes with everything! It adds a punch of color to all of my wintry neutrals, and the color is a serious mood booster. Now I'm seeing coral everywhere and I love it... such a cheery springtime hue. 

Clockwise from top left:

1. Boots No.7 stay perfect lipstick in Gay Geranium

2. Max & Chloe Gigi Chic orange python bangle

3. J. Crew Rainy Day Bow Ballet Flats

4. Neiman Marcus cashmere scarf in hot coral

5. Comme des Garcons wallet

6. American Apparel unisex hooded scarf

7. Nars blush in Orgasm (longtime favorite of mine) 

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Thanks Jess!!! Love the pop of color and your roundup (four times is acceptable in my book). // Check back here for Curt's post tonight!

tuesday feature :: grizzly bear modern

if you haven't heard, grizzly bear modern is the place to be! curt* + jess(ica), the powerhouse team behind GBM, have the most phenomenal style and they always leave me wanting more!!! filled to the brim with culture, art, design, eats, homemade mixtapes!!!, the sickest vids! (etc. etc.), this blog and the grizzlies behind it show their readers how to live life...with tons of steez. check 'em out NOW. you won't look back...

...and if that's not enough (yeah right!), check them on tumblr too. get your dose and follow HERE.

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*oh and the fantastic curt of GBM designed my BRAND SPANKIN' NEW HEADER! WHAAAT? word. thanks curt.

and thanks to both of you for the daily inspiration!!!