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SUPERNORMAL STIMULI: Interview with Christopher R. Inwood

June 26, 2019

ART, FEATURED, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

Christopher R. Inwood is a self-taught painter set to display his fourth solo exhibition at The Third Quarter on the July 5-11. He is one of Brisbane's most promising portrait artists. We sat down with Christop...

Sea Walls: Protecting Our Oceans Through Art & Activism

Angelique Joy

June 25, 2019

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We are not defending nature; we are nature defending itself. - Anon. Mother. Earth. It is believed she exists to conquer and to tame. But, we are earth embodied, we are here to be caretakers of each other and...

Exploring Painterly Street Art: An Interview with Herakut

Marie Larkin

June 21, 2019

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The evocative and oft melancholy expressions of children gaze at us, naked or half-clothed figures poignantly rendered, dance, embrace, play and cavort in loosely painted strokes and drips, words and messages are scrawled in a spider like hand… these form the ...

Edith Lebeau Interview: The Blue Beauty of the Fragile Mind

Jennifer Gori

June 20, 2019

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There is something ethereal and peaceful in the work of Canadian portrait artist Edith Lebeau. Yet, we can guess that beyond the placid, icon-looking beauty of her models, their minds are certainly far from res...

The Whim, Wit and Flair of Barnaby Whitfield’s Portraiture Extraordinaire

Elizah Leigh

June 19, 2019

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Barnaby Whitfield’s pulse-quickening portfolio of acid trip oil and pastel treats is like giving the carb-free diet that you’ve fastidiously adhered to one final double finger salute. Relief washes over you, fo...

Interview with Russell Powell: His Hands Are His Medium

Nicole Gordon

June 18, 2019

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Artist Russell Powell is a kindergarten teacher who strives to perfect the technique of "hand stamping". His process has brought him critical acclaim as well as a large social media following. He uses his hands to create detailed portraits, landscapes, etc. an...

Take Hold of the Human Condition: Interview with Kent Williams

Richard Purssey

June 14, 2019

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The art of American painter Kent Williams is not easy. Don't expect his work to hold you by the hand while it gives you a simple narrative to take away, satisfied that you have fully grasped its meaning. Kent's...

Anne Juul Christophersen: Forgotten Connections of Childhood Dreams

Natalia Joruk

June 13, 2019

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It’s hard not to be enraptured by the paintings of Danish artist Anne Juul Christophersen. I’ve tried hard to pinpoint what exactly it is about her works which draw me to them so clearly: is it the whimsical fr...

The Feminist Artwork of Maryam Gohar

Addison Devereux

June 1, 2019

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While the feminist movement is very active around the globe today, Maryam Gohar follows the age-old expression that "a picture is worth a thousand words". Her textured strokes of pencil and swatches of watercolor bathe these erotic scenes with both rebelliousn...

Tatiana Suarez: Painting Life Into Legend

Sarah Claire Picton

May 28, 2019

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Born and raised in Miami, painter and muralist Tatiana Suarez, or Tati, paints life into legend. With a Brazilian mother and artist father from El Salvador, Tati’s influences are a multicultural mix of past (st...

Courtney Brims Interview: Mother Nature of the Art World

Andrea Kovacic

May 23, 2019

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A cornucopia of native wildlife. Courtney Brims is an artist who wholly celebrates personal connections to nature, especially within the Australian landscape. She goes beyond the mere surface, exposing the inti...

Interview: Kane Kokaris and an Intriguing Universe of Animals

Jacqueline Weinreb

May 22, 2019

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The art of Kane Kokaris is alluring. Bright, bold colors exist on perfectly clean black backgrounds. This beautiful contrast creates undeniable beauty. Intricate details keep our eyes wandering throughout the artwork. From fur to scales to tiny droplets of wa...

Chelsea Gustafsson’s Comfort Kills

Christopher R. Inwood

May 18, 2019

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The Australian painter Chelsea Gustafsson's new work are little nuggets of pleasure. It's the minute little scratches of detail that make the works sing. For her solo show 'Comfort Kills', showing in August at ...

Hayley Welsh: Of Monsters and Zen

Elizah Leigh

May 16, 2019

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For those who gravitate toward the right-brained domain, the frenzied way of today’s world can weigh quite heavily upon our minds and allegorical shoulders. Things are pretty wild out there! We seem to be entre...

Nick Sheehy: Spinner of Wilds

Andrea Kovacic

May 4, 2019

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A weird, wonderful world. Through his pop-surrealist art, Nick Sheehy transports us into a realm that feels fantastical in its beauty, as well as in its danger. Frogs take part in dancing rituals. Octopuses birth wildlife bouquets. And skulls house infinite sn...

Interview: The Manic, Fetishistic and Dark Surrealism Of Ulorin Vex

Jennifer Gori

May 2, 2019

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You may know Ulorin Vex from her alternative model years, and you certainly may have encountered her illustrations either under the names of Malady Charlotina, Ulorin Vex or her real name, Christiane Shillito. ...

Flying High: Unveiling the Winners of High Art 2019 by the Natural Cannabis Company

Natalia Joruk

April 26, 2019

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2019 has been a year to remember for the Natural Cannabis Company. Having received more entries than ever before from over 100 countries, this year’s High Art competition has blown away the Natural Cannabis Com...

Teagan White: A Modern Naturalist

Jacqueline Weinreb

April 25, 2019

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Teagan White is an Oregon based artist, working primarily in gouache and watercolor. Flora and fauna take the main stage of her artwork. She states that her “work is influenced by years of living in the bleak Midwest and Great Lakes region, burying roadkill, ...

Rebecca Hastings: A Synthetic Valley of Dreams

Christopher R. Inwood

April 23, 2019

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Rebecca Hastings' new series of paintings 'The Eternal Youths' (2018) sets you adrift across a placid calm of bright blue that hazes into an unknown distance. Your slumbering eyes affix upon a synthetic child, ...

Fight Like A Girl: The Digital Art Of Justin Gedak

Jennifer Gori

April 20, 2019

ART, INTERVIEWS, LATEST POSTS, PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION

If you read a lot about artists these days, you will notice a recurring theme: overcoming hardship and finding power in your own wounds. Of course, it is a timeless, universal theme, but nowadays, human beings ...

19 Artists to Watch from the IMC Art Program in 2019

Michelle Lynn Doll Interview: Painting Intimate Portraits of True Love

Your Favorite Instagram Posts of 2019

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Image-maker Nick Knight: Capturing AI Innovation in Fashion

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The Eventual Triumph Over Darkness: An Interview with KERLI

The Photography of Mario Sorrenti: A Democratic Celebration of Beauty

Dressing the Celtic Soul with Craggane Designs

Kat Von D Launches “Von D Shoes” on World Vegan Day

Raw and Naked: Exclusive Interview with Gina Harrison

The Edgy Couture of Claudia Savage: Interview with Designer Natalie Hutton

Top 100 Wearable Art Designers on Instagram

Fashion, Fetish and Freedom: The Ethical Avante-Garde RITUAL

The Narrative Wearable Art of Breath & Stone

SUPERNORMAL STIMULI: Interview with Christopher R. Inwood

Sea Walls: Protecting Our Oceans Through Art & Activism

Exploring Painterly Street Art: An Interview with Herakut

Edith Lebeau Interview: The Blue Beauty of the Fragile Mind

The Whim, Wit and Flair of Barnaby Whitfield’s Portraiture Extraordinaire

Interview with Russell Powell: His Hands Are His Medium

Take Hold of the Human Condition: Interview with Kent Williams

Anne Juul Christophersen: Forgotten Connections of Childhood Dreams

The Feminist Artwork of Maryam Gohar

Tatiana Suarez: Painting Life Into Legend

Courtney Brims Interview: Mother Nature of the Art World

Interview: Kane Kokaris and an Intriguing Universe of Animals

Chelsea Gustafsson’s Comfort Kills

Hayley Welsh: Of Monsters and Zen

Nick Sheehy: Spinner of Wilds

Interview: The Manic, Fetishistic and Dark Surrealism Of Ulorin Vex

Flying High: Unveiling the Winners of High Art 2019 by the Natural Cannabis Company

Teagan White: A Modern Naturalist

Rebecca Hastings: A Synthetic Valley of Dreams

Fight Like A Girl: The Digital Art Of Justin Gedak