Mary K Theinert, aka MaryKT paints mysterious, sensual portraits.
She makes frequent use of delicate feminine features and lustrous, flowing hair in her pieces. It’s a tiny dash of art nouveau in a style that is distinctly modern.
Some of her work leans toward the grotesque and unsettling (not the images here, surprisingly, because they can be quite NSFW).
Andreas Lie creates animal portraits in a variety of styles. My favorites are his “technicolor” pieces (done in vivid watercolor).
He does such a magnificent job of making these paintings both vivid and abstract.
Through expertly placed blotches of color…crystal clear, expressive eyes gaze back at us.
Nanami Cowdroy creates gorgeously detailed, lively monochromatic paintings.
Her pieces are whimsical, elaborate and imaginative, often combining mismatched elements.
She was born in Sydney, but has also been deeply influenced by her Japanese heritage. The magic happens where the two intersect.
From the artist bio:
Referring to Tokyo as “a big concrete mass,” she says she finds the lack of space and the size of its population ultimately incredibly inspiring. “What could be viewed as ‘ugly’ like tangled up power lines, cramped alleys and gritty streets, I feel has it’s own ‘raw’ appeal … as it’s not trying to cover up anything.”
In contrast, Sydney is her complementary muse and a fitting balance to the mega metropolis of Tokyo. “We’re lucky to have such great open spaces, and leafy areas in and around the city. It’s not that hard to find a place to sit down and take a break, or catch a breathe away from the concrete shadows.”
We also see fish and sea creatures recurring in her work. Cowdroy sees them as the ultimate embodiment of contrast; “elegant and quirky, delicate yet spirited.”
Stéphane Rosse creates truly bizarre art; part retro comic, part mind-bending trip into an alternate universe where skeletons and strange creatures conduct mysterious business and have wild adventures.
One of my favorite things about Rosse’s pieces is that (at least in some of the more involved scenes) it’s delightfully difficult to construct a narrative. You just have to suspend your disbelief and jump in.
There are only a few of them in Flaval’s DeviantArt gallery, but these hyper-realistic pencil drawings are amazing.
Fascinating, eh?
There are also portraits. I look forward to seeing more from this artist, as he appears to really be honing his realism techniques.
It’s hard to articulate exactly what I love so much about Catherine Hart’s colorful, abstract drawings.
I think it’s the interesting composition combined with a certain whimsical imagination.
Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve been in the hospital all week without my laptop. Not sure when I’m getting out of here, but perhaps I’ll have computer access soon!
I’m home after a week in the hospital, but the problem (a section of my small intestine “broke”) is nowhere near under control. I’m not sure how frequently I’ll be able to post, but I’ll try.
This image by Harumi Hironaka describes my current state of mind.
Ah, a robotic body…can I have one of those?
How do I get my hands on this?
This came up in my Amazon suggestions. Best mouse pad I’ve ever seen. I may buy it for my such clicks and many scrolls. And I like its enthusiasm: “Wow.”
I tried to find this album on YouTube so we could take a listen. Art definitely looks the part(y) here.
Dapper Vegetable Man. Wait for it…nobody BEETS him! (See what I did there?)
I have no idea who makes these, but they’re rather amazing.
Take this, Darwin…
Awkward Christ and puppet induced ecstasy:
So chilling…
Control your giant blob, dude.
Not the most practical default posture…but terrifying nonetheless.
“And then the Mammoth took the two of them in the circle of his trunk, and threw them into space.”
Anyone have these as a kid?
The look on the little kid’s face really drive home “poor life choices.”
Matt Gordon paints adorable little monsters and skeletons…
In his hands, these “scary” creatures become innocent, playful, affectionate, reflective characters with real feelings. Gotta love a skeleton…in a skeleton onesie. Very nice touch.
I invite you into the slightly disquieting world of Davood Teymooj.
With heavy use of cross hatching and pointilism, he draws strange, somber masked child-like (hydrocephalic-looking) creatures on journeys, or in deep pensive moments.
As a Jungian, it’s hard not to read into the symbolism. We all wear masks, are underdeveloped in some ways, and get a bit too much “in our heads.” Or maybe not of that applies to his work. But great art is subjective.
Today I bring you some rather impressive micro art by Turkish artist Hasan Kale.
While his food pieces have quite a novelty factor, the butterfly works truly stand out for their delicate beauty.
He paints cityscapes on very unlikely tiny food and object canvases.
Chocolate I’d actually stop to admire (for a good 30 seconds; an eternity with chocolate in my face) before devouring it. Kidding, kidding. I’d eat around the painted part. I’m not rude enough to chomp on someone’s hard work. Usually.
Ikuma Nao’s black and white works are wildly detailed, slightly morbid and jarring…filled with many nooks and crannies for the eyes to fall into.
There is a fascination with life amidst death, growth amidst decay. These opposing forces blend together seamlessly.
Let’s look at some colorful animals by Polish artist Ewa Pronczuk-Kuziak.
Her vibrant creatures are (sometimes literally) bursting with life…
I love her quirky take on animal anatomy.
I’ve loved Simona Candini’s work for ages. She just had a makeup contest via Instagram, and the entries were pretty astounding.
I’ll start with my very favorite one. THIS kid!
People put so much time and care into this…
I commend everyone’s meticulous work! See hashtag #simocontest on Instagram for more.
Take a look at Zoe Keller’s lush illustrations, inspired by animals, natural sciences, landscapes and field guides.
We feel a loose sense of narrative in these drawings, even if it’s difficult to articulate what the narrative actually is (though the natural coexistence of life and death is certainly a prominent theme).
Beautifully done!
Lori Nelson’s work frequently features beams of light, illuminating either an unseen surrounding reality, or bringing her subjects into the hypnotic trance of electronic devices that effectively take them OUT of remarkable surroundings.
Other images are portraits, sometimes a bit uncomfortable to look at. Human…almost.
CT Nelson’s paintings are gorgeous explorations of light, color and movement. Some are breathtaking abstracts, taking the eye on a frenetic, sweeping journey…
And others contain familiar forms that give way to chaos and energy.
How about some good old fashioned, fun lowbrow today?
Singapore based artist Sidd Wills serves up a hearty helping of bones, guts, ooze and rot.
How in the world have I not posted about Ciou before? (Actually, I haven’t posted about many of my all time favorite artists because I always have a flood of new material pouring in).
Her style is so unique, when you see a Ciou piece…you KNOW it’s Ciou.
Black lines, dense color and big eyes aplenty, her work is almost dizzying to look at, in the best possible way. It’s a psychedelic twirling and merging of worlds.
