As an exhibition of work by "accidental artists" opens in London, Izabella Scott goes in search of naive art from around the world.
Jackie Anderson is a self-confessed colour addict. She brings this passion to life through paint, with her bold, bright and colour-block designs, creating canvases bursting with joy. Describing herself as a spontaneous expressionist, we sat down with Jackie to hear her journey to becoming an artist and how the seasons influence and inspire her colourful ...
Illustrator and graphic designer Simon Prades (previously here and here) creates illusion and intrigue through old school methods of illustration, choosing to loyally stick to pen and ink as his go-to medium. Despite choosing to clean up and sometimes color his work digitally, Prades’ physical mark making remains apparent, such as in the realistic details provided in his subjects’ faces. The German illustrator tends to focus on select colors when creating work for clients such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and The Atlantic, staying within a palette of bright greens and yellows, and muted blues. More
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ernesto neto is a brazilian contemporary visual artist known for creating installations and sculptures out of stocking-like material and nets that he fills with various objects like spices, sand and shells. drawing from biomorphism, minimalist sculpture, neo-concretism and other brazilian vanguard movements of the 1960s & 70s, the artist both references and incorporates organic shapes and materials that engage all five senses, producing a new type of perception that renegotiates boundaries between artwork and viewer.
Stadt- und Straßenkünstler setzen mit ihren Werken besiedelte Räume in einen neuen Kontext. Figuren im Miniaturformat etwa werden zum Personal dieser Mikrowelten.
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Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement.
magical contamination: mould as art by antoine bridier-nahmias expresses the textural and colourful diversity of fungi, though an array of patterns.
Iowa-based Vietnamese painter and illustrator Bao Pham is renowned for his soft and precise portraits of wistful and melancholic figures bursting with colour and set in lush natural settings. His l...
Hello, crafter! Welcome to my color and mood post, inspired by the abundance of emerging crochet mood blankets. Enjoy this article full of color theory and the profound influence it has on our mood…
Меня на фейсбуке попросили рассказать про вот эти ботинки Рудольфо Валентино (ниже на фото). Я решила: а почему бы и нет? Ведь все новое - это хорошо забытое старое, на подиум снова вернулись предметы одежды и фасоны викторианской эпохи. Так что, самое время вспомнить популярную модель обуви…
Lebanon-based photographer Lara Zankoul creates surreal imagery for her series ‘The Unseen‘. Using a water tank, Zankoul elaborately composes various whimsical tableaus. Each life-size photograph is divided into halves by the surface of the water and features subjects in surreal settings, like a couple with human bodies and animal heads having tea. In a statement […]
In the Spring 2009 issue of Drawing magazine, we featured an article on Fred Hatt, an artist whose dynamic and powerful drawings can be classified as performances almost as much as objects. Here, we present
An exciting exhibition of contemporary art from two of Australia's most established Indigenous art communities is now on in Melbourne.
In a symphony of serene blues and subtle greys, this evocative print captures the tranquil essence of Charlestown Harbour, Fife. The minimalist approach strips away the superfluous, allowing for a meditation on composition, light, and form. Every stroke and colour block is intentional, speaking to the viewer's imagination and inviting them to fill in the narrative. This piece masterfully balances negative space with architectural elements, presenting a harbour scene where the details are suggested rather than fully rendered. Yachts gently bob in the water, their masts reaching skyward and reflecting in the still waters below, hinting at the dual world above and beneath the surface. The viewer's eye is drawn to the elegant vessels, their clean lines evoking a sense of calm and quiet dignity. The understated depiction of the surrounding buildings, with their softened edges and blended tones, seem enigmatic, shrouded in a coastal haze or the mists of morning. The amalgamation of traditional harbour life with a modern aesthetic creates a timeless narrative, reflective of both the history and contemporary essence of the Scottish coastline. This minimalist depiction is perfect for anyone who cherishes the coastal beauty of Scotland, or appreciates the purity of design and the power of suggestion in art. The print is a quintessential addition to our 'Scottish Harbours' collection, bringing a touch of nautical peace to any space it adorns.
Sicily, Italy based artist Sasha Vinci creates haunting sculptures and installations that contemplate the nature of man's existence. While his works can be morbid and a bit terrifying, as in his series of fleshy seated subjects waiting for eternity, Vinci also finds beauty and sexuality in the human figure. Known for his captivating and carnal sculptures, Vinci is a true multimedia artist, also exploring drawing, painting, writing, sound design and performance art.
I’ve been reading John Berger’s book, The Shape of a Pocket. In it there’s an essay on the Fayum portraits. During the 1st to 3rd century AD in Egypt, painted panel portraits (mor…
Belgian painter Alfonse Van Besten (1865-1926) embraced technology, utilising innovative color processes to transfer black and white photographs into vivid, at times lurid autochromes. The tableaux of his autochromes (a technology patented by the Lumière brothers in 1903 and the first colour photographic process developed on an industrial scale) are often bucolic and romantic. Demure ladies and … Continue reading "Alfonse Van Besten’s Dreamy Autochromes (1910-1915)"
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Виктор Низовцев — талантливый художник, который рисует реалистические пейзажи и фантастические сюжеты. Он родился в Улан-Удэ (Россия), но вскоре переехал с семьей в Молдавию. В 9 лет Виктор поступил в детскую Школу искусств, и с того времени его жизнь неразрывно связана с живописью.
The groundbreaking design of three Vittra Free School Organization's in Stockholm are challenging the traditional learning environments for children.
The Death of Sappho earrings, present on top side some detail of the impressive oil painting by Miguel Carbonell Selva. The earrings are completely handmade without any industrial process, the details we choose from the painting are the most emblematic. These lightweight earrings represent a story of Greek mythological sapphic art. "Sappho was a prolific poet, Sappho's poetry is still considered extraordinary and her works continue to influence other writers. Beyond her poetry, she is well known as a symbol of love and desire between women, with the English words sapphic and lesbian being derived from her own name and the name of her home island respectively". The back side of the earrings are hand paint with black colour. they are not afraid of humidity or a few drops of rain, but being made of wood it is advisable not to wear them when taking a shower or bath in the sea or in the pool. Furthermore, to preserve the brilliance of the hook, we recommend storing them in a container after use.
O jovem artista turco Ege Islekel atribui a pinturas renascentistas e esculturas elementos super atuais e contemporâneos.
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Cristina Troufa talks to The Arty Teacher about her work and themes and gives advice to art students who are inspired by ther work.
Sergio Martinez’s oil paintings teem with movement, athleticism, and drama. The artist, born in Chile in the the mid-1960s, works in “descriptive realism.” The result of his gravitation toward cabaret and circus life translates to work full of danger and grace. A biography offers insights on Sergio’s current path.
