Tom Thomson’s landscapes were influenced by British painter John Constable and by Art Nouveau design but his colours were all his own. Read about his influential style.
Patterns and ornaments used correctly, are one of the most powerful environmental storytelling devices. Coupled with the wealth of traditional Russian pattern culture, it presented a smorgasbord of inspiration, and meaning. Mezen, Gorodets and North-Dvina are the three main pattern styles used for our purposes.
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Erte style in Midjourney AI. Various Artists | Visual Artists | Russian-French Art Deco artist | **Erte** was a Russian-born French artist and designer, known for his influential work in fashion, jewelry, graphic arts, costume, and set design. His full name was Romain de Tirtoff, and he was a prominent figure in the Art Deco movement, celebrated for his elegant and glamorous designs that often featured intricate patterns and luxurious materials. Erte's Midjourney style representation captures the essence of Art Deco with its use of vivid colors like gold, black, red, and orange. The compositions are characterized by flowing lines, symmetry, and central figures adorned with ornate patterns and decorative motifs. The style is elegant and whimsical, featuring stylized figures and curvilinear forms that evoke a sense of sophistication and dreamlike fantasy. The graphic design and digital illustration techniques highlight ornamental detailing and stylized forms, reminiscent of 1920s glamour and fashion illustration.
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Recent work by Raku Inoue, a multidisciplinary artist from Japan currently based in Canada.
A few textile art pieces that I've been recently been experimenting with.
Paul Prudence’s Cyclotone is an abstract journey into conquered space.
As I mentioned in Part 1, there are some common themes that run through all of the Russian folk styles – overwhelmingly there are references to nature, with leaves, fruit, and flowers as the most popular motifs for their associations with happiness and plenty. Birds of various kinds run a close second – roosters are chosen for their virility, doves for their peacefulness; but also included are mythological creatures, such as the firebird, whose magical feathers can light up a […]
In this three part series Julie Gibbons explores the history of Russian patterns.
The Free Pattern Maker site has added four pages to the 1899 Russian alphabet and embroidery album. Go see.
Series on the history of surface design by Julie Gibbons. Part 1 in the Russian Folk series here, Part 2 here. When I first started investigating the various styles of Russian folk and decided to split them over a few posts, I paired them simply according to stylistic similarities – but interestingly, it seems they are paired according to location as well. Gzhel style and Zhostovo style are both from the Moscow region – from the east and north of Moscow, […]
A festive winter collection with cute dwarfs, funny animals and snowmen, birds, houses, Christmas trees and other elements. This set includes graphic illustrations, ready-made compositions and seamless patterns. Perfect for creating children's designs!
Intermediate Russian: Driving in Russian: за рулём, ехать-ездить, вести-водить, везти-возитьThis video explains how to interpret the English verb “to drive” ...
On my second visit to Joshua Tree National Park, I set myself on a mission to find a new composition using some particular Jumbo Rocks I found last year.
Add a touch of elegance to your space with these charming watercolor floral compositions in soft pastel tones. Perfect for creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere, these artworks feature delicate flowers in shades of pink, lavender, and mint green. Ideal for home decor, phone wallpapers, or art prints. #WatercolorArt #FloralArt #PastelTones #HomeDecor #ArtLovers” Hashtags #WatercolorArt #FloralArt #PastelTones #HomeDecor #ArtLovers
