Some people have an incredible way with words, so much so that it is a pleasure to listen to them speak on just about any topic that should come to them. Others, like Seth Armstrong, have an incredible way with paint that makes it a pleasure to view every image created.
A fantastic colour palette and stunning sense of light make Sally Chupick’s landscapes really stand out for me, especially during these grey winter days that are often lacking in both areas.
Jim Houser creates brilliantly simple, graphic works that are a whole lot of fun to look at. I couldn’t find a dedicated site for him, but there’s plenty to see on his page at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery site.
By simplifying her subject matter to only essential pieces of information, Ryoko Tajiri manages to cut to the core of things; allowing form, colour and brushstroke to take centre stage. Fortunately, her forms, colours and brushstrokes are incredibly compelling and evocative.
You could say that Wendy Chidester is a historical anthropologist as much as she an artist. Her beautifully rendered still life paintings feature well-used antique objects that are imbued with more personality than you could ever hope to find in any modern convenience fresh off the production line.
To my eyes consumer culture has never been as appealing as it is when Lane Bennion paints it. I’m not saying I’m suddenly overcome by an urge to walk around a mall for hours, but I wouldn’t mind spending the bulk of my day going through Bennion’s extensive portfolio.
Going through Corine Perier’s site I came to two conclusions: the natural world isn’t usually this unnatural, but it also isn’t usually this much fun. I do love starting the weekend off with some fun.
I don’t know how I managed to remain unaware of him before now, but I thank Still Dottie for clueing in me in to the work of Christopher St. Leger. His watercolours are simply stunning, and so I’m just going to sit here for a little while, stunned and admiring. Feel free to join me.
Ranging from ethereal to surreal, and covering a great deal of territory in between, Inka Essenhigh’s paintings are bold and stunning. In my book, those are two very good things to be if you are a painting.
Online College has put together a great batch of links for anyone looking to expand their online art appreciation. Not only do they feature PaintBlog in the “Medium Specific” category, but they also led me to these great watercolours by Belinda Del Pesco.
