Stark Style on Etsy
No one can deny that I have a passion for color, but my latest collection of Etsy favorites have been nothing but monochromatic deliciousness - an unmistakably inspirational mix of black, white, and gray. The dichotomy of the yin-yang symbol, which also stands for the intertwined relationship between heaven and earth, stands as a beautiful visual and psychological example of the continued effort to combine technology and nature into one pleasant lifestyle. While your favorite shade of green, blue, or purple can change your mood entirely, the stark contrast of black and white allows your mind to wander and the artist’s creative integrity to shine even brighter.

(1) maryink’s Folkloric Deer Tunic with Pockets
(2) elsita’s Dress Miniature Paper Sculpture
(3) makeshiftmodern’s Modern Hourglass 5×5 Digital Illustration
(4) bluebellbazaar’s Black Bulls Salt and Paper Shakers
(5) tarahogan’s Thanks For Being So Dear Postcards
(6) AuntCookie’s Special Commissioned Portraits
(7) bonnieheartclyde’s Bull Fight Men’s Thermal Lined Hoody
(8) oneblackbird’s Two Swallows on Ivory Ceramic Oval Bowl
(9) happyowl’s Fused Glass Beetle Cufflinks

(10) myfolklover’s Ice Cream Moments (Licorice) Original Art
(11) Enderby’s Berry White Creamer
(12) ellynelly’s Lace Wall Graphic
(13) ashleyg’s Floating Head 3
(14) indiecraftmovie’s Limited Edition Framed Wall Art Screen Print - Whale
(15) Rosewebs’ Silver Stripe Web Pouch
(16) mylittlestore’s Seedling Ring
(17) CircaCeramics’ 12oz Cups - Pair - Filigree Prototype
(18) peskimo’s Get Off My Cloud - Black - Gocco Print


















August 22nd, 2007 at 10:57 am
Terribly sorry to be all pedantic, but these aren’t monochromatic, they’re atonal; if something is monochromatic it can be a colour other than black or white, but the colour scheme is restricted to shades of that colour.
Great post though, love the miniature dress sculpture!
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:17 am
Hi James,
You’re right
Though the meaning on monochromatic still somewhat applies, I thought it sounded better than “atonal” and more people are familiar with the word.
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:21 am
I love all those black and white and shades of grey - didn’t want to call them monochromatic ;0) goodies! I love Aunty Cookie’s drawings, the paper sculpture and the whale and …….
August 23rd, 2007 at 5:58 am
Great post - such beautiful items you’ve brought together =)
August 24th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Thankyou for putting my little ‘Licorice’ girl up there! xx
I love that paper dress sculpture in the top selection, it is so beautiful. Thanks for all the eye candy!
August 26th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Cool listings,glad to be a part of it! Thanks for supporting Portland recycling artisans.