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The Center for Remembering and Sharing, or CRS, is an organization devoted to supporting and teaching healing arts and creative arts. Their studios near Union Square in Manhattan host dance and yoga classes, bodywork sessions, film screenings, performances (music, dance and theater), and meditation and energy healing circles. I got involved with CRS several years […]
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Denis Sarazhin
I love Hollis Brown Thornton's recent technology-related drawings.
Aykut Aydogdu ( previously ) was born in 1986, Ankara - Turkey. He started studying Fine Arts at high school and graduated from Faculty of Fine Arts - Graphic D
When you look at these works of art by Justin Bower you are first taken back by how messed up they appear to be, but ... Continue Reading »
Canadian artist Mathieu Laca crafts oil paintings that use texture and abstractions that toy with the conventions of portraiture. Whether it’s famous subjects or the vague everyman or everywoman, the artist packs both meticulous, odd flair and personality into each of the paintings. He's given this treatment to anyone from Henry David Thoreau and Albert Einstein to historical arts figures like Vincent Van Gogh.
French artist Gaëtan de Seguin's (b. 1971, Montpellier, France) latest series "J+...." is a reaction to the terrorists attack on French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that took place in January 2015 and the March that took place later that month in Paris and cities around the world. de Sequin explains, "I immediately wanted my characters to gather and spread out of the canvas. Crowds. Be they dense or sparse, joyful, humble, silent or roaring, moving or obnoxious, etc. Their physical appearance does not matter. It is the combination of their convictions that tinctures the whole group." Each work titled “J+...", represents the number of days after the January 2015 events and when de Seguin began to work on the piece. Within this series, de Sequin employs two artistic methods, paint on canvas and Moucharabieh, a perforated wall composed mostly of geometrical, arabesque motifs, in the form of a screen, to animate his crowds. These anonymous characters, consisting of a multitude of silhouettes almost identical but remain singular, are represented by a unique pattern of markings further illustrates this “mosaic of a society, a patchwork of men”; each having their own fears, anxieties, but also their hopes and desires in a world that bears multiple aspects. These qualities within the painting and sculptural work show the individual as much as it offers him the possibility to melt into a much broader and abstract dimension. Within his sculptural pieces, which employ the principles of the moucharabieh, de Sequin continues to offer a different perspective. Questioning the individuals and his place into the grander scheme, he inserts negative space with the pieces to create an alternative focus for the viewer. As light moves through the sculptural works, casting a shadow of the crowd, de Sequin shows humankind constituted of individuals who interact as much as they ignore each other with a great humanism. After graduating from school and completing his military service, he studied art in Paris at ESAG Penninghen. Throughout his career, de Seguin’s works have evolved from abstraction towards figuration, which he continues to develop to this day. "I have always been the one who draws and the one who draws “blokes.” As soon as I lay a hand on anything I can draw on, I cover it up with silhouettes. In 40 years, I became responsible for a great bestiary! Each working session in my workshop gives birth to humankind constituted of individuals who interact as much as they ignore each other. All of them are wild and wise at the same time, creative and vain. As far as I offer to anyone the possibility to invent my characters’ own stories, my painting is decisive of a figurative type. “A thread, if need be… January 2015’s events, for instance, I immediately wanted my characters to gather and spread out of the canvas. Crowds… Be they dense or sparse, joyful, humble, silent or roaring, moving or obnoxious, etc.…Their physical appearance does not matter. It is the combination of their convictions that tinctures the whole group. This is what I am currently working on in my latest series “J+…”.I cover my canvas with a dominant, very dense, almost garish coat. This undercoat subsequently gets entirely covered. The general shade lightens up, and the color scheme fades into a monochrome of grey. At this stage, I can start painting, adding or extracting substance. The music I listen to imposes the rhythm for the group to pop up. Scratching with the most various tools, I can paint with all kinds of brushes. Each scratch represents a unique pattern which characterizes the individual as much as it offers him the possibility to melt into a much broader and abstract dimension." - Gaëtan de Seguin
We take a glimpse into the world of lemon loving Russian artist Vitaly Urzhumov and his surreal take on a world full of lemons.
Title: "Spirit of Night 1" Highlight: Digital download, 2 High Resolution Digital files- 4x5 and 11x14, 1 PDF with 3 links to large (over the 20 mgb) High resolution jpgs in various ratios Looking to add a touch of classical beauty to your home? Then look at this wonderful Art Nouveau piece. Art Nouveau is an organic style popular between 1890-1910. This art piece is of the Spirit of Night, a beautiful woman floating in a colorful celestial scene. Her red hair and dress flow through the night. It is in the style of artist Alphonse Mucha. Framed in an intricate border design and flowing line work. This colorful piece of blues and red/orange has a great sense of movement. This piece will brighten up any space. This art piece has been created with the use of AI art techniques and digital painting techniques to give the final product an authentic and vintage feel. I digitally hand paint these works to clarify and refine the finished product. This artwork can be a perfect addition to your living space, bedroom, or home office. The best part? You can instantly download and print the digital file in the comfort of your own home, making it a cost-effective and easy way to add beauty to your life. The print-friendly CMYK 300dpi image is available in five high-quality JPG files in different ratios via 2 digital downloads and 3 links on a PDF file so you can choose the size that fits your decor. The file comes in 5 different ratios/sizes for easy resizing, including 2x3, 3x4, 4x5, ISO ratio international size, and 11x14. After purchase, the digital files are accessible through your Etsy profile. The 3 jpg will be provided via a links on a PDF file. 2 jpgs will be download via Etsy. The large file sizes are perfect for large prints and ensure the best printing quality. Please note that this is not a physical item, and nothing is shipped or emailed. Add a touch of vintage Art Nouveau charm to your home with this stunning digital art print. If you have any questions or problems with printing, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing Wonder Seasons Art! I have left white bars on sides of the art so when fitting the painting into different ratios the art was not distorted or cropped. You see this on art prints and posters. Download details: 1 pdf file with links to 3 CMYK 300 dpi jpg files in different ratios/sizes. 2 jpg files via etsy You will get 1 jpg in each of these 5 ratios which allow you to resize the image: 2x3 ratio = 20x30, 16x24,12x18,6x9 3x4 ratio = 18x24, 12 x16, 9x12, 6x8, 3x4 4x5 ratio = 16x20, 8x10 ISO ratio international size = A2, A3, A4, A5 11x14 ratio
Here's a detail of an Erik Thor Sandberg painting
Record#daily prompt#season 2#attempt 1 Colours of memories Are fading away Our journey together Is so short Yet we let the ego win And allow pride capture our heart! The keeper of, records of our b…
Giclée print on museum etching archival paper, which means they last a lifetime with all the colour and texture. The prints are shipped flat in a customised package made by me :)
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In order to become a better artist, it's recommended that you keep an art journal or sketchbook. It's hard to come up with new ideas every day, so I thought that you might like some sketchbook art inspiration. The following inspirational sketchbooks will open your mind to new possibilities in daily art journaling and sketchbook-ing. Here are more than 50 inspirational sketchbook art and illustration ideas.
Edouard Labrosse (French, b. 1983, Lyon, France) - 1-5: Untitled, 2012 Paintings: Oil on Canvas
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German painter Peter Wever received his training at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland, followed by travels in the United States and Guatemala. Wever is known for his color etchings often dealing with relationships. His work has warmth, and often a touch of humour. Wever's dynamic art is an interesting mix of printmaking and paint.
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Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Lorraine Christie - Irish painter, is a classically trained artist, who prefers to say that she is self taught as it has taken her years of living to develop her constantly evolving art. Has been a professional painter since 1990. Noted for her still-life paintings in luscious oils, Christie’s success started in her native Ireland and has spread world-wide, with her works included in many private and corporate collections in Europe, the U.S., Japan and the Republic of South Africa.
May 2012 – Reflections – Private Commission Oil on Canvas Dimensions 8ft x 5ft Reflections Reflections was a difficult labour of love and at times had its testing moments. It was comp…
About The Artwork Painted in the winter, during the long night. The fascination of the sky with the stars, which causes reflections on infinity. Original Created:2015 Subjects:Landscape Materials:Canvas Styles:Abstract Expressionism Mediums:AcrylicOil Details & Dimensions Painting:Acrylic on Canvas Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:31.5 W x 47.2 H x 0.8 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:Poland. Customs:Shipments from Poland may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
That mask isn’t real. That mask is just a fake. Yet I put the blame on the mask. I put all my negative things on that mask. Once I get called out, I get confused, defensive, and offended. there are…
Paul Robert Turner is a Canadian Figurative Oil Painter living and working in Toronto Canada and is a co-founder of AWOL Collective, Gallery and Studios. Paul is a recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant, and recently received the Viewers Choice Award for the 2007 Kingston Prize, Canada’s only national portrait competition. His work can be found in private collections in Canada, England, France, Israel and the United States.
“To see we must forget the name of the thing we are looking at.” Claude Monet February Challenge: Contour Drawing by: Cynthia (Cindy) Powell ©2014 Whether you work with positive or negative shapes, the size and shape of the subject being painted, is established at its edges, by the application of a line or the absence of one. (Lost & Found) “The quality of line is more important to the painting than mathematical precision” (Grant Fuller) I’m not sure I agree with that statement but it certainly qualifies for “food for thought”. What do you think? Is perspective more important than shape or size? Can a painting be a painting without one or the other? Would it be considered an “Abstract” if it had no perspective? Why explore the concept of line drawing? Art is line and without line we have no shape to objects, no vision-or comprehension of what we are seeing, no movement. Lines are just one of the key elements to design and line defines the shape of all objects. These lines can be thick or thin, visible or partially removed. (Our brain fills in the blanks.) Lines can also define the curve of an object or the 3-D plane along with light & shadows, which can also be defined by lines. The lightness or darkness of a drawn line can determine where the shadows are on a subject. These lines are called: “Cross contour lines”. These cross contour lines create the depth of vision or depth of field in a painting. They can be free form or be created using a straightedge depending on the object being sketched. They can be quickly drawn or detailed with perfect accuracy, but it all takes practice. (Photo courtesy of Annie Wu) The image I used, with permission from Annie, http://www.flickr.com/photos/anniew/ clearly shows depth of a person standing in a circle which could be a pool of water or simply a background to give added dimension. Without these cross contour lines, we would have a very flat 2-dimensional outline only, which is what we usual use when painting images like landscapes. What about urban landscapes? Or flowers? Would this technique of cross contour lines be beneficial? Topography (map making) utilizes this method of drawing, but would it be useful as a tool in your art? If so, then you may find these links useful: They are links to tutorials for contour, blind contour and cross contour drawing. http://thevirtualinstructor.com/line-quality-cross-contour.html http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/line-drawings A few other contour images to explore: Blue stripped shells: (In Nature) http://allthingsstylish.tumblr.com/post/19184764554 Wavy Lines: http://www.contemporaryartdaily.com/2010/10/cut-at-evergreene/img_2864/ and: If you google: “contour drawing images”, you will discover a wealth of images to inspire your practice. Grab your art journal and have fun! This image is from my art journal and the drawing is of glazed ceramic bottles that I used as a practice reference because I loved their shapes. I first drew the shapes (outline only) in pencil, then painted the contour lines (+shapes) and finally, erased any pencil lines. To get crisp edges, you can use a piece of paper or other mask, like tape, then paint the lines and remove the mask.
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