[Un]Discovers: Top 10 Features Part 1

2010 is almost over and as an editor for this blog, I am very honored to be able to feature many talents I admire throughout this year. For the next 2 editions of [Un]Discovers, I am going to pick 10 of the best features you must read in 2010. Now, get ready for the first 5!

Palmer and Sons

Palmer and Sons is one of the accessory brands I have my eyes on since I first visited its website. Nik and Jack Palmer use high quality material to create their bags and they are all handmade. The details on the products can truly show their superior craftsmanship. Read this edition of [Un]Discovers to get a better knowledge on how they created this brand and the time and effort to create the perfect bags!

Nick DeFina

I met Nick DeFina when I was attending a gallery show this year and his abstract works totally blow my mind away. I am always amazed by how he can transform one simple snail image into so many forms. This is definitely one of the up and coming artists in Toronto and I can not wait to see what he will do next. Click here to read his [Un]Discovers feature!

Simon Procter

I admire Simon Procter's works a lot so when he agreed to let me feature him on this blog, I was very excited. His works are very artistic and they always make my eyes glow. I have to thank Simon for letting me know creativity is truly limitless and I am looking forward to see more amazing works from him in 2011! Here is his [Un]Discovers feature.

Martin Hsu

Martin Hsu, a great illustrator I like ever since I saw his works on flickr. His works are always stunning and I love how the chinese culture elements blend so well in his works. Martin is truly an amazing artist and I hope this blog will be able to collaborate with him sometime in the future! Click here to read his [Un]Discovers feature.

Samantha Cole

Samantha Cole, a british designer who caught my eyes with her womenswear collection. The fashion pieces are so chic, edgy and stylish that I will want to see them in many editorials. She is definitely on my radar and I am hoping to see some amazing fashion pieces from her next year! Read her [Un]Discovers feature here!

Come back next week for the part 2 of my top 10 [Un]Discovers picks! If you want to know more talented artists, you can click here to see the Features Vault!

[On]Air: It's Meant to Bee

It's another great exhibit to support the emerging artists in Toronto and you are invited to this event!

On July 8 (this Thursday), Dat Salon and Sleeping Giant Gallery are going to co-host an exhibit showcasing 13 emerging artists using only yellow and black mediums to create some unique artworks. We have seen some of the artists' works before and and we have to say they are truly talented and gifted. Here is a list of artists who are involved in this exhibit:

Christie Shinn
Jennifer Ilett
Momar
Emily Kouri
Darryl Graham
David Clark
Gregory Hughes III
Mark Burnham
Danielle West
Lisa Ng
Hugo Arias
Nick DeFina
Wes Loates

The opening night party will kick off at 8pm till 12am at Dat Salon. If you want to meet the artists, you better come down on July 8 to celebrate this event! For more information, please click here.