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My three new favorite artists:

1. Dale Chihuly has brought a whole new life to glass blowing by transforming it into an abstract artform. Check out http://www.chihuly.com/ for images of the brilliance of his sea-inspired creations, his artistic eye for combining nature with the synthesized in his installations, and the stunning enormity of his chandeliers.

2. Brian Dettmer uses books, glue, and surgical tools to create these intricate designs. Take a look at http://briandettmer.com/ for images of what someone with talent, focus, and patience can do to transform a book into a living work of art.

3. Mark Lawrence is one of those artists that uses a canvas, brush, and brightly colored paints to convey scriptural truths. When I first began to view the detail, textures, and contrasts between colors in his paintings, I could actually see the scriptures taking form. I think his work is the perfect example of how even the abstract can bring a certain amount of clarity and can reveal truths. See if you agree by taking a look at his works at http://www.marklawrencegallery.com/.

Last but not least...  http://www.googleartproject.com/  This website is the most amazing tool for viewing artwork! As much as I would love to see these works of ingenuity in person, reality does not allow for it. However, because of this website I can still visit each museum and explore their vast collections.

Enjoy!