While thumbing through my latest issue of Oh Comely Magazine, which I am planning a post on, I came across some wonderful art. I'd seen these pictures around on Tumblr and other such places but had never known the story behind them. I really love the concept behind these pieces and they're so beautiful too.
Sophie Blackall from New York creates this paintings based on the missed connections ads on Craiglist. She has a blog and she also sells her artwork on Etsy. She says this about her work: "Every day hundreds of strangers reach out to other strangers on the strength of a glance, a smile or a blue hat. Their messages have the lifespan of a butterfly. I'm trying to pin a few of them down." (Credit)
I find her work to be cute and romantic and just, wonderful. I get caught up in the stories and the characters that she creates from those few lines people write to try and capture the moment they lost. I find myself fascinated with missed connections ad's in papers so when I saw her work, it was the perfect match.
Definitely go and check out her blog and etsy shop because I think this is a lovely project that deserves a lot of attention.
