Alex Blas: From Barbie Couture To Figurative Painting
I just recently learned of fashion designer Alex Blas' paintings. I had no idea he was a figurative painter in addition to designing high-end fashions…
Modern Leisure: New Work from Artist Danny Heller
Eichler With Galaxie, oil on canvas, 30x44," 2016, $5,800
Whenever artist Danny Heller exhibits his newest work, I ache to buy all of them. His latest solo show, Modern Leisure, recalls one of the…
Hyperrealist Painter Mike Dargas Is Dripping With Talent
We recently saw photos of nudes dripping in honey. Now, stunningly realistic oil paintings by Germany’s Mike Dargas depict a similar subject. (more…)
The Work of Pablo Guzman is a Tribute To Art and To Looking At It.
When it comes to perusing the work in galleries and museums we are observing, appreciating and sometimes critiquing, the most personal expressions of an artist.…
Urban L.A. As Seen by Artist John Teirney in 20 Terrific Paintings.
I fell in love with John Teirney's work the minute I saw it. Partially because a painting of a familiar Los Angeles haunt of mine…
These Are PAINTINGS And No, I’m Not April Fooling You.
I thought this would be the perfect post for the first of April, a day when most people are punking, pranking, and just plain joking,…
My Valentine To You: The Evolution Of The Kiss In Art.
Ah, the kiss. The most romantic expression of love and tenderness. You may think that kissing as a subject in fine art is trite or…
A 9′ Tall Tower of 50,000 Wishbones and 20 Other Examples of Wishbone Art For Thanksgiving.
Last year I treated my readers to a selection of Wishbone inspired art on Turkey Day. This year I have a new round-up of contemporary…
The Pop Surrealism Of Emmy Lincoln (AKA ItchySoul).
above: In 'The deeply misunderstood friendly Shiphugger', ItchySoul has added a giant octopus and water details atop a found vintage oil painting of a classic…
Artist Rohitash Rao’s Trash Is Most Definitely A Treasure.
If Ralph Steadman, Robert Crumb and Jean-Michel Basquiat ever combined their artistic talents, the result may look something like the whimsical, but edgy illustrative art…