The exquisite subtleties of colour, line and tone found in Miho Hirano’s ethereal oil paintings infuse her dream women with a myriad of delicately emotive layers and create nuances of intrigue and intricate depth. Through a sophisticated combining of facets … Read More

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In anticipation for the upcoming beautiful.bizarre curated exhibition 'Bitter | Sweet', opening this Saturday 18March at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace, we reached out to Alexandra Levasseur one of the contributing artists. Currently living and working in Montreal, Canada, Alexandra has created work that whispers intimate and beautiful secrets. Creeping rose vines twist around glaciers and glittering stalactites. A girl dreams while an arrow on fire burns bright, piercing her heart. Pastel swaths of impasto paint surround and penetrate these beings, deeply pensive in their solitude, Alexandra's work is a gorgeous illusory and allegorical world, close enough to pour over with the eyes but deep enough to become lost within. Read on for a sneak peak at Alexandra's gorgeous contributions to the show, and a deeper look at an artist's process. https://youtu.be/YrMJnZnRAp0 Time lapse video of

Rebecca Green finds wonder and inspiration in the every day. No moment or experience is either too seemingly trivial or too grandiose to make an...

I was always inspired by characters in films, games, and comics. I had no idea where this would led me, but I knew that I wanted to draw cool characters with a specific aesthetic. This was my north star, so to speak. Younger artist should ask themselves: what is my north star? What inspires me on a

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Artist Lola Dupré is devoted to the tangible, a dedication that anchors her practice of physically cutting and pasting paper and photographs into surreal collages. She recently discussed her earliest influences, how she's coping in the current moment, and her fascination with algorithms and data.

In anticipation for the upcoming beautiful.bizarre curated exhibition 'Bitter | Sweet', opening this Saturday 18March at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace, we reached out to Alexandra Levasseur one of the contributing artists. Currently living and working in Montreal, Canada, Alexandra has created work that whispers intimate and beautiful secrets. Creeping rose vines twist around glaciers and glittering stalactites. A girl dreams while an arrow on fire burns bright, piercing her heart. Pastel swaths of impasto paint surround and penetrate these beings, deeply pensive in their solitude, Alexandra's work is a gorgeous illusory and allegorical world, close enough to pour over with the eyes but deep enough to become lost within. Read on for a sneak peak at Alexandra's gorgeous contributions to the show, and a deeper look at an artist's process. https://youtu.be/YrMJnZnRAp0 Time lapse video of

The lyrical paintings of Jana Brike are evocative mood pieces. Her paintings feature young, usually female characters in natural environments; with their strong symbolism and elements of mythology and fairy tales, these works invite the viewer into the action as the characters interact with the world around them or experience intimacy with another—or sometimes with themselves.

Big, Medium, Small. This is my number one rule, I’ll get it tattooed on my face. It makes every silhouette in your paintings clear, simple and readable. It’s just so amazing how gosh darned simple it is. I live Big Medium Small! Never underestimate it’s power..

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This is an interview with professional artist and master landscape painter Dan Schultz. One of his high-key landscapes caught my eye a few years ago on Instagram and I have been following his work on and off ever since. He has taken the time to answer a few questions about his life as an artist,

Big, Medium, Small. This is my number one rule, I’ll get it tattooed on my face. It makes every silhouette in your paintings clear, simple and readable. It’s just so amazing how gosh darned simple it is. I live Big Medium Small! Never underestimate it’s power..

Many of you are familiar that we do a monthly book club here at Lars. Along with featuring a new book, we collaborate with a new artist to create a print and bookmarks inspired by the book. They always turn out so beautifully and appropriate for each title! We decided it was high time that we […]

Hisaji Hara is a Japanese artist who's known for his photographic works. "A Photographic Portrayal of the Paintings of Balthus" is his magnum opus and recreates the paintings of revered Polish-French painter, Balthus but also contains something so very unique that you'll appreciate them standing separate from their Balthus counterparts. After the jump, discover what his vision entails in our interview!

pablo genovés' digitally montaged photographs see grandiose man made environments overwhelmed by natural elements.

Beautifully-rendered and atmospheric, Aron Wiesenfeld’s latest body of paintings reminds us how adept the artist is at creating scenes of suspenseful distinction. With the precedent of following the artist’s work set in Hi-Fructose Vol.14, Vol. 22 and online, we were invited into his studio to gaze into Wiesenfeld’s progressively mysterious world. His latest suite of paintings, titled "Solstice" will be shown at Arcadia Contemporary in NYC from September 18 through October 3.

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Alexandra Levasseur was born in Shawinigan, QC, Canada and now lives and works in Montreal, QC, Canada. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Costa Rica. Alexandra explains the work by saying, “My work portrays tormented female characters amidst landscapes that seems to be coming out of a dream. The central themes that I explore in my approach are love, fear, anguish and unrequited desire. In recent years, I am interested in both the solitude and the bipolarity of the existence of the human being, through the representation of memories. I question the relationship between physical comfort and peace of mind, and how the environment around us can affect this state of mind. Then, the word “relationship” struck me as key. The search of the “relationship” between things is what interests me. In this context, with “Chaos is a dancer,” I questioned the idea of relationships as the basic element of all that exists and life itself. I represented the planet earth as a single organism. Nothing is destroyed, everything is transformed.”

Cable network tvN's series “It's Okay to Not Be Okay” wrapped up its 16-part run earlier this month, but is still making headlines because of the children's storybooks that appeared in the smash-hit drama.

Big, Medium, Small. This is my number one rule, I’ll get it tattooed on my face. It makes every silhouette in your paintings clear, simple and readable. It’s just so amazing how gosh darned simple it is. I live Big Medium Small! Never underestimate it’s power..

Today, we're delighted to present you with a collection of "Blueberry Boy" comics by Plamondon. The author of this series has previously showcased her talent on Bored Panda in an earlier post featuring relatable and humorous comics depicting life's silly moments. This time, we've chosen to highlight a series dedicated to parenting, exploring situations that readers can easily relate to, especially if they have a baby themselves.

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Big, Medium, Small. This is my number one rule, I’ll get it tattooed on my face. It makes every silhouette in your paintings clear, simple and readable. It’s just so amazing how gosh darned simple it is. I live Big Medium Small! Never underestimate it’s power..

Meet David Ostow, the creative genius behind these funny one-panel comics. With a knack for capturing the humor in everyday situations, Ostow's cartoons bring a refreshing dose of wit to ordinary moments. His talent has earned him a spot in publications like the New Yorker, The New York Times, and Wired.com!

Artist interview with Sophie Klerk, @sophieklerk, her thought provoking answers on her collage work, work/life balance and social media.

Hisaji Hara is a Japanese artist who's known for his photographic works. "A Photographic Portrayal of the Paintings of Balthus" is his magnum opus and recreates the paintings of revered Polish-French painter, Balthus but also contains something so very unique that you'll appreciate them standing separate from their Balthus counterparts. After the jump, discover what his vision entails in our interview!

I believe that it is one of the most important interviews I have at my blog so far. Robert Wade doesn`t need to be introduced to the International Watercolor World. Here is the interview... What does give you the most inspiration? Are you looking or waiting for it? If we wait for inspiration it will never come! I just keep on working and occasionally something special happens while I am painting. That’s when I see it and seize the opportunity to come up with a personal reaction to the subject. Robert Wade. Have Nun Will Travel. 14x12` What makes a painting an Art work – technical skills or something else? If a painting only displays the technical skills of the painter, then it is just a big BORE!. Emotion and feeling are the most important elements in my work and I look for them in the work of my students and other artists. Robert Wade. Barrow Boys.14x11` What is the part of imagination in your work? HUGE ! Imagination begins with the first urge to paint a particular subject and continues until the last brushstroke. If we paint everything just as it is then why bother? Might as well just take a photo. Imagination is the vital component without which a painting cannot live. Robert Wade. Golf Scotland Study. 8x10' Did you find watercolor or that media found you? I guess it found me when I was just 6 years old. Once it had me in its clutches it has never let me go....thank goodness. I still love it as much as I ever have. Robert Wade. Marocco Gossip In TheSouk. 19x29" Many of your figurative painting are made on location. Do you use your memory or sketches to paint groups of people that are constantly moving? On location I just invent the figures from my mind. (Here’s IMAGINATION at work!) People are never just sitting or standing right where you want them to be so it’s essential to do what the camera cannot do, put them in just the right places in the composition. Robert Wade. Marocco. Light In The Souk.19x29" I have noticed that you indulge to use opaque white sometimes. Do you have your own attitude to this matter or you are just relaxed about using white when it is necessary? A little white gouache can often just bring out and strengthen a highlight that may have been lost when painting. I’m a traditionalist, but as J. M. W. Turner used everything at his means to produce any effects that were important to the success of his painting, why not?. Isn’t that the most important thing? We shouldn’t ask “HOW ?” rather we should ask “WHY”? Robert Wade. Grey Morning Staithes NthYorkshire.14x19" Do you plan your work when you start a painting or you are just enjoying the process? By failing to plan we are planning to fail ! Would an airline pilot ever take off without having created a flight plan? If he did then I wouldn’t want to be a passenger on that plane! If I have a pretty good idea of what my painting is all about my chances of success will be much brighter and I’ll enjoy the painting so much more. Robert Wade. The Ship`s Painters. 19x29" 1980 Do you have some “must” colours in your palette? I couldn’t paint without Cobalt Blue and Raw Sienna. Robert Wade. Gungha Din.12x9" What is most important for successful watercolor painting: paper, colors or brush? Do you have some favorite brands? Waterford Rough is my current choice of paper and it allows me to have some degree of control over textures and brushstrokes. Of course the choice of colors on our pallet is critical, mine has evolved over a lifetime in watercolour. However I am not locked in to these hues, if something new comes on the market I will always try it, just in case it contains MAGIC! Brushes are personal, just find some that seem to belong in your hand. The synthetic white nylon brushes are available at a fraction of the price of Kolinsky Sable and are really the only brushes that I use these days. Robert Wade. Singapore. The Sweeper.19x29" Have there been some changes in watercolor world for the last 60 years? Have there been any changes for you personally? Unbelievable changes in communication and teaching. Video and DVD for instance. Today we can sit in our studio and watch Charles Reid, John Yardley, David Curtis and practically every fine watercolorist in the world at work. Wouldn’t it have been incredible to see John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, John Sell Cotman and all of the old “greats” showing us just how they worked? Robert Wade. Jerusalem. On The Via Dolorosa. 19x29" There is a very impressive statement on your FB page: “Self employed for 60 years” that sounds like a dream for many artists. Do you have any advice for those artists who just want to be full time artists? First and foremost “GET A PAYING JOB!!!” if possible in the Graphics. A regular income enables us to eat, feed and educate our family and enjoy the security of knowing there is money in the bank. Currently the Art World is at its lowest financial ebb for many years.... and I have been around in that world for a very long time now. In painting, apart from a chosen few, it’s a hand to mouth existence. The Financial rewards are few, but the personal rewards are great and beyond monetary estimation. Robert Wade. Morning Lght On The Charles Bridge. 14x19" In which countries in your opinion is the watercolor media the most developed and appreciated? Nowadays watercolor is bigger than it has ever been. It’s still miles behind in the acceptance of Major Galleries and that is a battle we’ll probably never win. However there are more wonderful watercolorists spread around in so many countries of the world and constantly increasing in number. Almost every day I discover yet another talented wielder of the brush and to me it’s so exciting to have been part of the spread of knowledge to the eager students of this most wonderful medium of all. America, United Kingdom and Australia have been to the forefront for many years but now China, Japan, India and many Asian countries have come into the Western style and with their traditional influences are right up there and raising the bar! Collectors and the art public are not slow to recognize quality work and the exhibitions of the leading aquarellists are very well attended in every country where the medium is practised. RobertWade. China 1992. Washday. Guilin. 19x14" When you teach watercolor painting what are the most important tips you give first of all? First and foremost understand VALUES, without which a painting cannot exist. Drawing is also so important, the better you can draw then the better you will paint. In conclusion, PAINT, PAINT, PAINT! Constant playing with the medium will bring you confidence, touch and a better appreciation of the magical qualities of our beloved WATERCOLOR. Best wishes and washes, Robert Wade http://members.ozemail.com.au/~rawade/

In anticipation for the upcoming beautiful.bizarre curated exhibition 'Bitter | Sweet', opening this Saturday 18March at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace, we reached out to Alexandra Levasseur one of the contributing artists. Currently living and working in Montreal, Canada, Alexandra has created work that whispers intimate and beautiful secrets. Creeping rose vines twist around glaciers and glittering stalactites. A girl dreams while an arrow on fire burns bright, piercing her heart. Pastel swaths of impasto paint surround and penetrate these beings, deeply pensive in their solitude, Alexandra's work is a gorgeous illusory and allegorical world, close enough to pour over with the eyes but deep enough to become lost within. Read on for a sneak peak at Alexandra's gorgeous contributions to the show, and a deeper look at an artist's process. https://youtu.be/YrMJnZnRAp0 Time lapse video of

Jon Redmond, Chanterelles, 10 x 10 inches Oil on Board click here for a larger view Jon Redmond is a Pennsylvania based painter who is currently has one person show...Read More

Nihalani’s work reacts to the spaces many of us encounter everyday.

For years, details on artist Chiara Bautista, a.k.a Milk have been leaked in dribs and drabs and her interviews are not legion. But she exceptionally accepted to answer some questions for beautiful.bizarre… But first, let’s introduce her and her amazing art. At 38 years old, Chiara Bautista is one of the most fascinating artist that has ever been revealed by the Internet. What fascinates is of course her work first, from sketches to digital art and painting, with recognizable gracious lines and elements that connect her to pop surrealism and graphic novels. Indeed every piece of Chiara’s work is inhabited by mysterious and poetic creatures borrowed from fairy tales and released into the modern world. But it’s her story that makes Chiara’s work unique and spellbinding. Not especially her life’s bio, a bachelor’s degree in Graphic design and a long

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For years, details on artist Chiara Bautista, a.k.a Milk have been leaked in dribs and drabs and her interviews are not legion. But she exceptionally accepted to answer some questions for beautiful.bizarre… But first, let’s introduce her and her amazing art. At 38 years old, Chiara Bautista is one of the most fascinating artist that has ever been revealed by the Internet. What fascinates is of course her work first, from sketches to digital art and painting, with recognizable gracious lines and elements that connect her to pop surrealism and graphic novels. Indeed every piece of Chiara’s work is inhabited by mysterious and poetic creatures borrowed from fairy tales and released into the modern world. But it’s her story that makes Chiara’s work unique and spellbinding. Not especially her life’s bio, a bachelor’s degree in Graphic design and a long

In anticipation for the upcoming beautiful.bizarre curated exhibition 'Bitter | Sweet', opening this Saturday 18March at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace, we reached out to Alexandra Levasseur one of the contributing artists. Currently living and working in Montreal, Canada, Alexandra has created work that whispers intimate and beautiful secrets. Creeping rose vines twist around glaciers and glittering stalactites. A girl dreams while an arrow on fire burns bright, piercing her heart. Pastel swaths of impasto paint surround and penetrate these beings, deeply pensive in their solitude, Alexandra's work is a gorgeous illusory and allegorical world, close enough to pour over with the eyes but deep enough to become lost within. Read on for a sneak peak at Alexandra's gorgeous contributions to the show, and a deeper look at an artist's process. https://youtu.be/YrMJnZnRAp0 Time lapse video of

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