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Pattern Play: the Art of Rachel Kaye

Art | 01 August 2012

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 Introducing San Francisco-based artist, Rachel Kaye!
 
Pictured above and below are two of Rachel’s geometric glitter sculptures. Rachel gathers inspiration from fashion designers and textile design, inventing rhythmic patterns that completely colonize her 2D and 3D surfaces.
 
Her glitter sculptures are so wildly surfaced that upon first glance you may not notice the carefully constructed silhouettes of the irregular columns. Beautiful!
 
(images courtesy of rachelkaye.com) 
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Ashley Goldberg's Fine Paintings and Prints

Art | 15 April 2011

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Need a little weekend inspiration? Me too! Luckily, I was super excited to find the prints and paintings of Ashley Goldberg! With saturated colors and moody expressions, her simple yet stunning work is sure to be the centerpiece in a room or collection. This Portland-based artist has been drawing and painting since a child and feels as though she is creating new friends with each piece. Her imagination shines through in her work, mirroring yet altering human emotion and expression. With a shop on Etsy, you can shop and check out some of the captivating works below.

 

Two of my favorites, shown above, make you wonder what these little friends are thinking. Their eyes seem full of stories worth telling! 

 I absolutely love the detail in the bear print and the warm browns with an accent of red. The turquoise and red combination, above, are simply captivating and draw you in, making you wonder what ails this poor child.

 The above print reminds me of souls traveling to a better place, safely enclosed in a cloud of pink warmth.

Named Gaggle of Girls, the above print seems to capture the jovial moment where you see dozens of children on a fieldtrip. All wearing matching bandanas or tee shirts and lead by their teachers, you can always catch the joy the children feel being out and about at a young age. I love this for reminding me of those funny moments.

Make sure to check out Ashley’s fabulous shop and show some love! At around only $20 a print, we can all make her beautiful artwork part of our lives. If you’re anything like me, this artist will inspire you to start a collection devoted to “new friends”! 

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The Artwork of Betsy Walton

Art | 07 April 2011

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I’m excited to share yet another favorite artist of mine, Betsy Walton.
The Portland based graphic designer and illustrator first caught my eye a few years back on Etsy, when I saw this print:
 

Entitled, “Let’s Go in Together” I couldn’t help but feel connected to this isolated couple making a pact to stand by each other’s sides. Preparing to enter the odd and looming shape in the background, the love and tenderness between this cutely suited couple made the perfect V-day gift for my significant other.

Recently I decided to dig a little further into the repertoire of Ms. Walton, and unearthed a wealth of colorful and eclectic illustrations. Originally from Kansas, the mysterious young artist states “My style is informed by a range of influences including Byzantine icon paintings, American folk art, geometric abstraction, and the work of many contemporary illustrators and painters.”



 
Check out these pics of the artist (she’s the one on the left) in her workspace. I love the cleanliness and organized manner she seems to keep. You can really get a feeling of the scale of her work, too; many of the paintings are quite small. Read the studio visit article by poketo here.
 

Studio visit photos courtesy of poketo.com blog.
 
Aside from her individual paintings and prints, Walton has a thriving career illustrating for various products including shoes, wallets and laptop cases. Below is an example of one of her continuous patterns. This soft and intriguing imagery could end up on a multitude of products.

Do you like this type of art?
Who are some of your favorite artists?
 
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Liu Bolin: The Real Life Invisible Man

General | 23 February 2011

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Can you see him?
 
 
Well, if you can’t see him now or haven’t seen him before, there’s probably a good reason for it. Born in Shandong, China, in 1973, Liu Bolin graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. However, work was hard to find after school, and after authorities in China shut down his Bejing art studio in 2005, Liu decided to use his art as a protest. 
 
“The situation for artists in China,” he says, “is very difficult and the forced removal of the artist’s studio is in fact my direct inspiration of [one of my] series of photographs, Hiding In The City.” 

 
 
 
 Liu observes that “I experienced the dark side of society, without social relations, and had a feeling that no one cared about me, I felt myself unnecessary in this world.” Instead of taking it sitting down and finding another kind of work, he decided to stand up and show the world that artists were a necessary and important part of society. “From that time, my attitude turned from dependence into revolting against the system.” 
 
 

 
 
Why does he do it? ”My work is a kind of reminder, to remind people what the community we live in really looks like, and what kind of problems exist.” 

 
Most of these photographs take up to ten hours to create — for just one photo! First, he chooses what scene he wants to disappear into, and then with the help of assistants, he meticulously paints himself to match the background. I don’t think I could ever stand still for that long, much less with paint all over my body. The accuracy of his position and the paint placement is just incredible!
 
 
“Some people call me the invisible man,” he says, “but for me it’s what is not seen in a picture which is really what tells the story.”
 
Quotes taken from: www.dailymail.co.uk 
Pictures taken from www.boredpanda.com and odditycentral.com.
Check out one of his paintings in progress:

 It’s pretty incredible that Liu Bolin can use his art to make such a powerful statement. Do you think his work will be able to effect change for experimental artists like him?
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The Dark Arts of Ana Bagayan

Art | 06 December 2010

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Always looking for artists who challenge my perception of reality I was happily drawn into the mysterious work of Ana Bagayan. Her seemingly innocent portrayals of children always have a dark spin on them. Whether it is a look in the eyes or a ribbon adorned child or a forest of ominous clouds and trees, Ana’s work is always on the melancholy and spooky side. Check out a few of my favorites below.

Los Angeles-based Bagayan was born in Armenia. She grew up in Burbank and attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. She has been featured in plenty of publications including Spin, Rolling Stone and GQ. With exhibitions in Spain, Italy and NYC this world traveler has shared her vision with art lovers around the globe.

Being a fan of the wide-eyed vintage painting style, I was particularly fond of the image below. I love the glossy eyes and the oversized bow. Perfect combination of spooky-cute.

This little giraffe on a leash of butterflies makes you dream of having your own exotic pet. I love the cream color of the background mixed with the smooth lines of the pencil.

You can find a print of this beautiful painting in Ana’s Etsy shop. I will definitely be checking into her shop for more prints. I cant get enough of the emotion behind the eyes!

Make sure to check out her website for a more complete look at her talent and visit her Etsy shop for a chance at your own fine piece of art. She even has a blog where she asks for feedback on naming her creations. Don’t miss out on this artist, you will be darkly delighted!

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