Visual Arts
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Drawing – Seeing vs. Knowing | Zen School for Creative People
When we draw, there is often a conflict between what we see and what we know. The top sketch shows the head tilted back so far it cannot be seen. The body is “foreshortened” with the legs appearing longer and… Continue reading
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And When You Lose Control: Drawing by Davit Yukhanyan
Faith is Torment | the Art and Design Blog puts up a gallery of great interest: A drawing of a goat made of hundreds of smaller drawings. Click the jump to examine sections of the drawing and see what parts make… Continue reading
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Acrylic Storm – Michelle Manly
Texas-based artist Michelle Manley explores the intensity of nature through dramatic acrylic paintings. In her Storm series, she uses earthy color palettes to create landscapes filled with dark clouds swirling together into distant and powerful storms. As the severe weather… Continue reading
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The Arts United, Issue 3: Metaphysical Expressions
My good brother in the spirit, Will Bermudez, is Creative Director for The Arts United Journal. (He is also a bad ass photag–one of my favorites, actually). The whole Arts United team–Daniela Riojas (Director), Viktoria Valencuela (Chief Editor), Jose Mojica (Production… Continue reading
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Ernst Fuchs
Ernst Fuchs is a fascinating and visionary artist in the tradition of the mystic intellectual and seeker. He is one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism and has made some of the most intriguing religious paintings… Continue reading
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Gallery for Christopher
From conversations with my buddy-friend-guy, Christopher, a small gallery comparing the work of two contemporary artists in 1973 with a few pieces by an old European master from c. 1500. Enjoy! Related articles The Domestic Cat in Early Modern Period… Continue reading
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Even Superheroes Have Humble Beginnings
This are is helping people remember how even our superheroes can come from the humblest beginnings and most tragic origins… Every story has a beginning. Our past shapes who we are and influences who we become. It’s true whether you’re… Continue reading
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The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things
The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things is a painting attributed to Hieronymus Bosch, completed around 1500 or later. The painting is oil on wood panels. The painting is presented in a series of circular images. Four small… Continue reading
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The Power Of Art: 5/8 – Turner
One of Britain’s most celebrated artists, Turner showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age and entered the Royal Academy aged fourteen. His English landscapes made his name but there was a darker side to his paintings that was difficult… Continue reading
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Power of Art: Caravaggio
This is not a series about things that hang on walls, it is not about decor or prettiness. It is a series about the force, the need, the passion of art …the power of art… The power of the greatest… Continue reading
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Veggies in the House
Thanks to Dušan B. for showing me this video. Amazing what you can do with vegetables. Related articles Lev Manovich – Hybrid Media (carolineearlyconvergentmedia.wordpress.com) Heems Turns ‘Blade’ Opening Into Music Video (Mixed Media) (popmatters.com) A dj’s mid-career crisis and need… Continue reading
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