Review: Shawn Huckins @ Art + Soul | 1/1 Magazine | Denver's Art Magazine →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "When analyzed in its simplest form, isn’t most art really the calling to make something exceptional out of ordinary materials?  Aren’t artists of all mediums trying to spin straw into gold?  Case in point: this past week Denver’s own Shawn Huckins used his combination of classic painting skill and a brazen sense of humor to transform paint color swatches– the ultimate in banal substance material–into a hell of an art show."—By Scott Bailey

Shawn Huckins was featured on The Nice Niche in July 2013... 

http://www.theniceniche.com/shawn-huckins-artist 

More of his New Work can be seen here: http://www.theniceniche.com/new-work/shawn-huckins-new-work

Get to know: Allissa Goodale, Martha Clara Vineyard | North Fork wine, food, lodging, leisure—life on Long Island's top fork: Northforker.com →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Mattituck native Allissa Goodale has been a tasting room associate at Martha Clara Vineyard in Riverhead for nearly three years. During that time she has served up a lot of wine to tasting novices and professionals alike."—by Cyndi Murray

Martha Clara Vineyard was featured on The Nice Niche in January 2014...

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/martha-clara-vineyards

In the Studio with Shantell Martin | Sous Style →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Shantell Martin lives and breathes her aesthetic—like all creatives should, right? But no, you don’t understand: she wears it, she surrounds herself with it—she is her aesthetic. Luckily for her, her art is great: crisp lines, both intricate and broad, tell humorous visual narratives that often end with a smiley face or birds flocking toward the horizon. She’s exhibited at MoMA, held Ted Talks, worked with brands like Nike and Lane Crawford, and (arguably her career highlight) had a cameo on Gossip Girl. Right now she’s teaching at NYU and working on her many, many fun projects. We got into her Chinatown studio last week and asked a few Room Anatomy Qs."

PHOTOGRAPHY by Meghan McNeer

PHOTOGRAPHY by Meghan McNeer

Shantell Martin was featured on The Nice Niche in August 2013...

http://www.theniceniche.com/shantell-martin-artist

Alyson Fox – Sight Unseen →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "When you consider the range of projects designer Alyson Fox has carried off, you might wonder if there’s anything she can’t do: prints, illustration, jewelry, clothing, textiles, not to mention a book of portraits. While Fox has degrees in photography and sculpture, she says she never really had a preconceived idea “of what I wanted to do or what it would look like.”—By Deborah Shapiro

Alyson Fox was featured on The Nice Niche in March 2013...

http://www.theniceniche.com/alyson-fox-artist-designer

Shantell Martin Transforms Viacom Hallway Into Large-Scale Artwork - Viacom Corporate →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "If you’ve visited the newly reinvented 7th floor of our NYC headquarters this week, you’ve probably noticed the bold black-and-white artwork that has been hand-drawn in the elevator bank and along the hallways leading to our brand new Wellness Studio, our shiny new Print Lounge and of course the Lodge, our steadfast cafeteria. The work was done at the hand of one Shantell Martin, an artist known for her stream-of-consciousness drawings across unconventional canvases — from walls to cars, faces and more."— by Daina Amorosano, Viacom

Shantell Martin was featured on The Nice Niche in August 2013...

http://www.theniceniche.com/shantell-martin-artist

Check Out Art Exhibition Season of Love in Sag Harbor - Arthampton - Curbed Hamptons →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Love means different things to different people. Artist Susan Levin says, "Some people can only love other people. For me, I can love a lot of different things. I can love a person, an action, a painting, a gorgeous day or just be in love." (We'd love a roast beef sandwich around now.)"—by Laura Euler

Heart Strings by Susan Levin

Heart Strings by Susan Levin

Susan Levin was featured on The Nice Niche in February 2014...

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/susan-levin-artist

Intricate Paper Sculptures by Eric Standley | Green Label | The Intersection of Skate, Music & Art →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Artist Eric Standley works with layered paper to create intricate sculptures. The Virginia-based artist uses laser cutting techniques to finely cut the paper into the designs he desires. His sculptures are based on Gothic, Greek and Islamic sculptural techniques."

Eric Standley was featured on The Nice Niche in October 2013

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/eric-standley

Sakara Life -- the fantastic organic meal delivery service Via LivingMaxwell →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Recently, I stopped by the offices of Sakara Life, the fantastic organic meal delivery service based here in NYC.

Even though I have known co-founders Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle for a few years, I hadn’t fully researched their company until now. And what a huge mistake that was because it is an incredibly impressive operation with delicious food...."—Written by Max Goldberg

Sakara Life was featured on The Nice Niche in December 2013...

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/sakara-life

Alyson Fox : Curbed National →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Domaine recently got a peek at the Austin, Texas home and studio belonging to the multi-talented artist and designer Alyson Fox—who has created collections for West Elm, Lululemon, H&M, and more. While Fox dabbles in a bunch of artistic fields, all her work shares the same distinct, rather unique aesthetic—with a taste for clean lines, simplicity, and playful pops of color and texture...."—by Lily di Costanzo

Photo via Domaine

Photo via Domaine

Alyson Fox was featured on The Nice Niche in March 2013...

http://www.theniceniche.com/alyson-fox-artist-designer

Elegant Martha Clara Vineyards Wedding Via Little Black Book →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "From the photographer… Jill and Alex were married on a lovely October day at Martha Clara Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island. Their closest family and friends gathered in the vineyard to watch Jill and Alex’s intimate outdoor ceremony....."—by Mallory Recor

Martha Clara Vineyards was featured on The Nice Niche in January 2014...

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/martha-clara-vineyards

Handmade: Wild Chairy + Giveaway— Madalynne →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "...What makes this Homemade most interesting, at least in my opinion, is that Andrea Mihalik, owner of Wild Chairy, doesn’t know how to sew. That’s probably not the way Andrea would like me to introduce her, but I think this is inspiring. How many of you can bang out a Renfrew top or and Albion coat, but wish you could make shoes to go with it? Well, you can. Just because you don’t know how doesn’t mean you can’t...."

Wild Chairy was featured on The Nice Niche in March 2013

http://www.theniceniche.com/andrea-mihalik-wild-chairy 

Sakara Life: Healthy Eating For the Woman On the Go →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "I am so jealous of people who have a private chef and a driver…there are no two things I want more (well materially speaking at least…)!! The biggest challenge for me to maintain a healthy lifestyle is my diet. You couldn’t pay me to miss a workout, but it is SO hard for me to buy/prepare nutritious meals that taste great and don’t get boring. It’s also surprisingly difficult to find pure foods with no fillers even at my health food store/Whole Foods (especially because I try very hard to stay away from soy). Now there’s a delivery program, Sakara Life, that is looking to change that by making healthy food accessible, though it doesn’t come cheap – five days of vegan-organic breakfast/lunch/dinner cost $410. Alternatively, you can opt for breakfast/lunch only, lunch/dinner only, just lunch, or just dinner if you’re looking to spend less or want to factor in being social/eating out."—By Sharon Feiereisen

Sakara Life was featured on The Nice Niche in December 2013...

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/sakara-life

RUE Magazine: Decor & Inspiration Why It Works: Caroline Z Hurley’s West Village Home →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "We were completely charmed by Caroline Z Hurley’s gorgeous West Village loft studio for it’s ability to pack so much into a small space without seeming overcrowded. It goes without saying that 15 ft ceilings definitely make that challenge easier, but there are a few pointers that we can take from her small abode. Although we’ve seen larger apartments with lots of tasteful personal choices and small spaces that utilize each inch to its highest potential, it’s rare to see both functionality and personality so seamlessly blended. We’re breaking down some of our favorite moments from her apartment tour to see how this fine artist put her finesse on a quintessential Manhattan studio. She clearly has mastered the art of mixing patterns, creating a show-stopping gallery wall and designing an open plan kitchen that also functions as a dining space." —Copy: Victoria de la Camara, Photography: Emily Johnston

Caroline Z. Hurley was featured on The Nice Niche in January 2014...

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/caroline-z-hurley-artist

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Visit Hudson River Museum | The Tarrytown-SleepyHollow Daily Voice →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Sleepy Hollow High School students visited Hudson River Museum to learn the aesthetics and science behind the museum’s exhibition, "Industrial Sublime: Modernism and the Transformation of New York’s Rivers, 1900-1940..."— by Alesha Hanson

The Hudson River Museum was featured on The Nice Niche in July 2013...

http://www.theniceniche.com/federico-uribe-fantasy-river-exhibition-hudson-river-museum 

The Z Factor – Cheryl M. Gross →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Cheryl Gross puts forward a riveting novel certain to please fiction enthusiasts. Titled The Z Factor, the author offers an illustrated novel that explores the lives and adventures of three generations, who by consequence altered the human race forever.

Rich in history, fast-paced, and idiosyncratic, The Z Factor is a must for all science fiction fans."

Cheryl Gross was featured on The Nice Niche in March 2013

http://www.theniceniche.com/cheryl-gross-artist

Exhibition opening: Always Plus One Day | Melinda Laszczynski - Your Houston News: 101houston →

by Ryan Salinetti

Mention: "Fresh Arts presents “Always Plus One Day” a multimedia exhibition by Houston based artist Melinda Laszczynski. An MFA candidate in Painting and Drawing at the University of Houston, Laszczynski describes her collage and sculpture as being inventive and poetic. Using a wide-range of both traditional and non-traditional materials including house paint, tape, and spray paint, photographs and discarded construction material that are combined with paint skins, wax, and glitter to create fragile or precarious assemblages, Laszczynski creates dynamic visuals based on elaborate personal narratives inspired by everyday encounters...."

Melinda Laszczynski was featured on The Nice Niche in December 2013

http://www.theniceniche.com/this-week/melinda-laszczynski-artist