The mechanical look makes each piece have an almost timeless feel like an old steam engine or factory. The look of raw material, exposed gears, and grunge meets modern style fits nicely with the trendy ideas of urban revitalization and repurposing of old factory spaces as modern loft residences.

Take a look at some of these examples of his work:

"David Mechanica" by Dale Mathis

"The Beat of My Broken Heart" by Dale Mathis

"The Torso" by Dale Mathis

These imposing works(some weighing in excess of 80 pounds!) are life size not only in size but in emotional impact for the artist and the viewer.

You can check out more of Dales work at TheArtofDaleMathis.com

Fossil Stone Art makes a great centerpiece.

Now while this brings into question: is a fossilized fish art you should hang on your walls, use in your tile pattern or make into a table?  The concept of fish fossils as a centerpiece to hang above one’s fireplace is vast difference from the typical painting one expects in interior design. At this point, while the concept of fine art tends to be relegated to the world of paintings and sculpture in the typical home, a fossilized fish in limestone would create great conversation point for the room.

Going beyond the typical forms of art to the unexpected, as fossilized items are mostly consigned to historical or scientific study, the definition of what is considered art has moved from portraits on oil, to photographs, to images of soup cans to piles of candy arranged in a corner, to performance pieces: who is to say this cannot be considered a form of decorative art. While I do not consider this these items fine art, it is still a wonderful piece of décor for adding to the ambiance of a space.

A great example of Fossil Stone art.

Coffee Company Logo Design.

Notice the subtle gradients that give the coffee beans and the logo as a whole depth and style. Obviously, the mountain and the coffee beans directly represent the company name. But it’s the additional design elements that make this logo great.  The shape, for example, is designed to mimic the cardboard cup holders that are given out at all coffee shops to keep you from burning your hands. The layers of the logo also help to draw your eye back to the company name and reinforce the size of the objects; small in the foreground to large in the background.

Also consider that this logo design is unique to the coffee industry, most coffee company logos have the same starbucks or grunge look and feel. Being different is a most helpful brand attribute in a crowded premium coffee market.

Floating amid the intercostal waterways of the East Coast, from Miami to New York and Boston, is the bright new jewel of both the yachting and art world, The SeaFair. Designed specifically for exhibiting fine arts, jewelry, fashion and technology, this presents a new and impressive take on the idea of luxury.

While the concept of a traveling collection is widely practiced and accepted among the major art fields, either museum exhibits, jewelry or fashions shows, and the newest technology on display at a convention; The SeaFair takes this to a new level of opulence. While offering both a spaces to eat, lounge and observe both the art within the boat and the splendor of nature and the yacht, the entire experience is a visual delight.

Some of the fabulous jewelry displayed and a view of the gallery space inside.

While being novel in its approach to presenting various forms of art, there is also the limited availability of where the yacht is able to travel is somewhat disappointing to those who live inland. In the 2009 calendar year The SeaFair will be traveling up and down the east coast, making various spots between February and November, spending the time at various large ports of call. Their web site features the various dates and where The SeaFair can be found.

With art being a shifting medium and what is considered art varies based on several factors, the idea of a yacht as a floating art gallery with food and beverages available seems a new and creative way to experience art, but as with many higher forms of art it tends to be catered to those who are affluent and have a base understanding of art and its many forms as well as the ability to appreciate the form and lines of the yacht as well as the art within the exhibits. For this unique form of presentation, the yacht is free to those who wish to visit, and people are allowed to roam the decks and purchase the art.  The SeaFair presents art, a yacht, jewelry, technology and food, which places it high on the things to see this summer list.

The Gallery in open water.

2009 Schedule:

Art Gallery Tour Schedule.

Sarasota – Feb. 18-22
Naples-Marco Island – Feb. 25-Mar. 1
Coconut Grove – March 4-8
Ft. Lauderdale – March 11-15
Boca Raton-Delray – March 18-22
Palm Beach – March 25-29
Hilton Head – April 15-19
Charleston – April 22-26
Washington DC – May 6-10
Philadelphia – May 13-17
New York City - May 20-24
Greenwich – June 3-7
Oyster Bay/Port Washington – June 10-14
Stamford – June 17-21
Sag Harbor – June 24-28
Newport – July 1-4
Martha’s Vineyard – July 8-12
Cape Cod – July 22-26
Martha’s Vineyard – July 29-Aug 2
Portland – Aug 5-9
Camden – Aug 12-16
NE Harbor/Bar Harbor – Aug 19-23
Hamptons – Aug 27-Sep 1
Greenwich – Sept 9-13
New York – Sept 16-20
Philadelphia – Sept 23-27
Annapolis – Oct 7-11
Washington DC – Oct 14-18
Charleston – Oct 28-Nov 1
Savannah/Hilton Head – Nov 4-8