May 24, 2018

Introducing Witty & Whimsical Drawings by Alexandra Carp

I met a new friend who has very distinct drawing style...
I feel so much *HUMOUR* and *WIT* in her works...

She will be having a Vernisage this weekend I think...
Wishing all the best for my friend~

Humorous Line Drawing by Alexandra Carp

So much abstraction & what I love to call *THAT ODD CHARM*...
Artwork by Alexandra Carp

It is a world folded unto itself... Line art *ORIGAMI*
Art by Alexandra Carp

I see a squid, I see an angry man... I see a fish... I see graffiti~!!
Wonderful art by Alexandra Carp



If you would like to see a few more of Alexandra's drawings, you can go to...
https://www.linearezeichnungen.ch/gallery


Namaste everyone~

xoxo
Jessica Flatshoenista

Jan 5, 2017

Modern Christian Artists Series - Makoto Fujimura

These two really stood out for me...
They are well executed and well appropriated!

More of his splendid works here: http://www.makotofujimura.com/works/


Walking on Water - Flight
Makoto Fujimura


Walking on Water - Waves
Makoto Fujimura

Walking on Water - Banquo's Dream
Makoto Fujimura



Public Commissions


Golden Pine, 1999
Mineral Pigment and Gold on Kumohada, Taikoo Place, Hong Kong

Makoto Fujimura



Still Point - Evening
Mineral Pigments, Gold on Kumohada, Collection on Kikkoman Corporation, Tokyo

Makoto Fujimura

Modern Byzatine Paintings by Fikos ::: Contemporary Christian Artists Series

I was looking up contemporary Christian artists tonight, and was quite delighted to find Fikos. This was the description of him, as found on http://christianmodernart.com -


Fikos – Artist Fikos is from Greece. 
His art combines Byzantine painting with contemporary art movements 
and is also presented in urban space.



Eros Thanatos by Fikos
Solo Exhibit in Turin, Italy


Fikos was born in 1987 in Athens where he still lives. From a young age he painted whatever he saw around him, such as comics, landscapes icons and more.

At the age of 13 he started studying Byzantine painting under the guidance of George Kordis, with whom he also collaborated professionally for 5 years painting murals in Orthodox churches, while at the same time developing his own personal painting style.

In terms of technique, his portable icons are painted using egg tempera on handmade Japanese paper which is glued onto wood, and his murals are painted in acrylics.



Eros by Fikos
Solo Exhibit in Turin, Italy


Having a background as a graffiti artist and an iconographer in Orthodox Christian churches, Fikos is continuing his developmental journey by painting murals in public places. The value of these works is exceptional, because it is the first time that the monumental byzantine technique meets a contemporary movement such as street art.

The themes of his murals emanate from the Orthodox Christian tradition and ancient Greek mythology respectively and they are related to the places where they are presented, but also didactic.



Those Who Didn't Bear the Light by Fikos

Solo Exhibit in Turin, Italy


Fikos’ painting is not just another artist’s “self-expression”, but a social event a true “creation” (“demiurgia” = demos “citizens” + ergon “work” – a work for the citizens-society

Besides Greece, his work has been exhibited in France, Bulgaria, England, Ireland, Ukraine, Austria, Lithuania, Switzerland, Norway and Mexico, in exhibitions and museums, television and radio and in private and public places.


Fikos’ vision is the popularization and recognition of contemporary Greek painting at an international level, not as a nostalgic accomplishment of the past, but as a contemporary universal event.


Jan 3, 2017

Early Christian Symbolism - What the Peacock Represents

So a few nights ago, I started looking up 'Sublime Art' which led to the previous digital artist, 'Fantasio'... which led to Japonism and peacocks. 

Here is an example of peacocks being used as a symbol of immortality which Jesus has gifted us, or which he embodies as Christ the Savior. I like the use of negative space with the peacocks being nested in them, with Jesus's arms stretched out, embracing all of the world. 


More evidence to the first image... Peacocks are such dazzling birds, it is no wonder that an artist would choose them to 'Glorify God' ... It is interesting too that it was believed that peacocks' flesh would not rot or perish! Further reinforcing the message of immortality.


Below, a more rustic version with peacocks sitting atop the dome... This one is more Catholic with Mary being the central figure, not Jesus by himself.


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So, going back to my initial findings... Gorgeous gold and black, with a little bit of green... these quadrilateral panels exude something of that Excelsior vibe... 


Below, The Peacock Room in Washington DC by Whistler... Another drools-worthy imagery... 



Here is another 'sublime' type of painting... but with a pronounced orange-gold tone sharply contrasting against the green-blue of the body. It is exquisite and heavenly...


This last one is another jewel! I love the color palette being so restricted; austere yet glamorous... Usually this color combination is found in Egyptian pottery and crafts, but Japan and Korea also uses these colors in their art. Klimt would have painted this :P 


OK. That's all for this evening~

Happy Inspired 2017!


Fantasio's Haunting Scene ::: Digital Artist Oliver Wetter

Recently, I learnt about Soul Languages and my business soul language has a Raven mentioned... 

Maybe it is that, but whatever the issue, I am really drawn to this art. There is something haunting and evocative about it. It feels 'authentic' to me. :) 



The Art of Fantasio – Oliver Wetter

German artist Oliver Wetter also known as Fantasio creates beautiful fantasy themed artwork and imagery for book covers and publishing. Oliver Wetter’s specialty is creating dark figurative portraits using a mixture of photography, sculpture, painting and digital image making. In our selection of favourite images from the artist below, we have a whole harem of bizarre and twisted fantasy females – part machine, part alien and part scarey but all strangely attractive! 

To view more of Oliver ‘Fantasio’ Wetter’s imaginative illustrations and fine art creations we ask you visit his homepage at www.fantasio.infoand on DA at fantasio.deviantart.com



Oct 2, 2016

Remedios Varo

Thanks to Jonathan Gray on Facebook, I was introduced to Remedios Varo's various works. It's really hard to choose favorite ones. Her entire collection is of a high quality.

There is this mystical, enigmatic quality, unsurpassed charm... You know a work of art is great if it makes you think hard for the just right diction. 



Gorgeous Cat Illustrations in a Book by Ms. Cat - a Taiwanese Author

I was at the bookstore yesterday and chanced upon a most charming illustrated book.
Here are the delightful images by Ms. Cat.

Most of the images are in my book, which is a first Ms. Cat book for Koreans!
I am sampling six of her more finished illustrations from her blog.








Jul 6, 2014

[Contemporary Art] Paintings by Andrew Crane

Facebook is just one of those things that connects you to *alive* artists.
Here are some paintings by Mr. Andrew Crane of UK.

It's been such a pleasure viewing his updates!
And I felt it was time, I shared them with the *world* outside of Facebook webz!


[ V a l k y r i e ]
oil, house paint and graphite on paper
14 x 15½ inches | 2014






[ blue sky ]
oil and acrylic on paper
21 x 32 inches | 2014






[ 21 or 22 maybes ]
oil and house paint on canvas
48¼ x 38 inches | 2014






[ Jonas gets things moving ]
acrylic, house paint and chalk on paper
12 x 12 inches | 2014






[ alleluia ]
plaster, paint and graphite on paper
13 x 20½ inches | 2014






[ cement sketch ]
cement and paint on canvas
20 x 24 inches | 2014






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What I appreciate most about his works is a kind of Evocation that takes you on a journey towards your stored memories. The markings are territorial yet transient. They are about identities or entities emerging - disappearing - fading - lost.

It's also a genius combination of colors that one will not tire of, but the deceptively translucent quality skimming the surface of the canvas scape seems to make mockery out of the heaviness or somber quality of the tonal values.

I can actually imagine each one of these paintings on a Tshirt... :-P

I for one would LOVE to wear these, if they were well proportioned with the right level of texture and fabric weight.

I think the last four would definitely look great as Tshirts. I should probably be my *cheeky* self and ask Mr Crane if that would be OK with him?

They remind me so much about my upbringing...

Much love to you, Inspirati companions!

xoxo

Flatshoenista


May 18, 2014

Character Illustration: Pucca & Garu's Funny Love

Pucca main character, ninja-girl


Pucca & friends collectively

A mini-book

Stickers or paper sheets could be made like this


Foldable stationery or box


Looks like a still from an animation

Great for avatars also


e-Card or backgrounds


Pucca maid character & SNS game


Pucca pillow & cushion, home decoration/soft furnishings


e-Card, paper cards


More information on Pucca character: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pucca