If you’re not already familiar with the mind-blowingly talented artist/illustrator James Jean, I’m going to have to insist that you acquaint yourself with him and his work now. Â You can start with his site here, and his blog here.
Archive for November, 2008
James Jean
Friday, November 14th, 2008John Horton
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Some artist’s paint from photographs, some from imagination, some from life. Â John Horton paints from the ocean, and does it incredibly well.
John Zoller
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
John Zoller’s “Colour and Learn” series of paintings take imagery from traditional American colouring books to make comments on contemporary life.  They might be just the thing if you’re looking to broach some current issues with  your kids.
Stan Repar
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Stan Repar’s subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) use of surreal imagery makes for some great art.
Sunny Buick
Monday, November 10th, 2008
Just because it’s Monday doesn’t mean there is a reason for the fun to stop, and in that light I recommend you pay a visit to see the spectacularly fun work of Sunny Buick. Â You won’t regret it.
Dan May
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Dan May’s paintings feel like illustrations for a children’s book that your children are too young to be reading. Â Each canvas adds to the Dan May universe, a beautiful and fascinating place that also appears to be very dangerous, especially for the dangerous looking creatures that inhabit it. Â Great work!
Dave and Jenn
Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Back in 2004, after graduating from art school together, Jennifer Saleik and David Foy joined forces to become Dave and Jenn. Â Together, they produce double-sided paintings that explore the wilderness around them.
The finished paintings are pretty amazing, made more so by the interaction that each other’s marks have with each others work. Â If you have ever tried to work collaboratively on a painting you will likely agree that this is not an easy relationship to maintain.
Korin Faught
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
Korin Faught’s approach to portraiture blends into the world of storytelling, and makes for some fantastic paintings.
Michael Grimaldi
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Michael Grimaldi’s paintings live in shadow and darkness, but never devolve into muddiness. Â Instead, his use of single-source soft-lighting creates very dramatic contrast and textures, resulting in incredibly beautiful works. Â His drawings are quite impressive as well.
Beverley Hawksley
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Beverley Hawksley creates some amazing images that have a ghostly resonance of the past in them. Â You can see more of her eerily captivating work here.
