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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Dramatic Design Element: Shingle Art

Photo Credit: Becky Stern/Craftzine

Photo Credit: Becky Stern/Craftzine

As much as I love the idea of a green roof, I have to admit that Becky Stern's post on Craftzine about shingle silhouette art actually made me gasp. She said her parents spotted this design while on a trip to Alaska, and that the artist, Paul Paquette, has his work up all over Seward. (He's also been at it for more than 30 years.) With a few exceptions (mostly commercial projects), the work on his site is subtle and charming and totally unexpected. Even if you didn't want to commit to having it on your house, think how cute this could be on a detached garage or shed. Is it even possible to resist this sweet, sort of sad puffin face?

Thanks to Becky for sharing this!

Related Links on Shine:
Blog Crush of the Week: Craftzine
The ABCs of green roofs
Dramatic Design Element: Concrete art

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  • titansgirlrules's Avatar
    Posted by titansgirlrules Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:37am PDT

    COOL

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  • Jackie B's Avatar
    Posted by Jackie B Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:51am PDT

    Thats pretty neat!

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  • Caroline's Avatar
    Posted by Caroline Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:31pm PDT

    Yes I would have something on my home with art. It looks really interesting what could be done.

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  • csmrk_03's Avatar
    Posted by csmrk_03 Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:51pm PDT

    what the is it suposed to be a design of???

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  • buttons's Avatar
    Posted by buttons Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:32am PDT

    I think this is a compliment to our ecology and an upcoming new form of art. Kudos to you!

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  • Mrs. Hook's Avatar
    Posted by Mrs. Hook Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:31am PDT

    What the heck is it?

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  • Mrs. Hook's Avatar
    Posted by Mrs. Hook Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:31am PDT

    What the heck is it?

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  • Colette B's Avatar
    Posted by Colette B Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:47am PDT

    It's supposed to be a Puffin but it looks more like a duck with a crumpled up bill. (Puffins look more like penguins.)

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  • crazeearcher0's Avatar
    Posted by crazeearcher0 Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:58pm PDT

    my balls are purple

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  • annie's Avatar
    Posted by annie Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:45pm PDT

    What is it?

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