Guy-Pascal Vallez's dreamlike images draw the viewer into their crazy, dream-like landscapes in which little characters dance on hillsides and perch upon rocks, contending large, fearful beasts. The supreme use of colour and contrast creates images rich in meaning and visual excitement. My impression of his work is that of intrigue, as I see traces of Latin American folk art as well as elements of Japanese manga/anime style illustration. I am super keen on his work and really inspired by the density and detail found in his paintings. I will definitely be keeping close tabs on this one!
It is the weekend following yet another busybusy (one 'busy' is simply not enough!) week at uni and in the studio, and at last I get to share the fruits of my labours with you. Firstly, I have added a new print to my store. It is a portrait of Miriam, or Miri and the Birds as I named the piece. It sounds more like a band name than anything, but I think its quite sweet. To achieve the dusty effect I wanted to emphasise the flurry of feathers and movement I used a combination of gouache and white pencil and rub-rub-rubbed until the desired vision took shape. Besides Miri there are a few other new things in store.Secondly I am very excited to be a featured artist on Art Hound, a fabulous curated space by Brooklyn-based blogger Kate Singleton. Her page is so clever and well designed, I could browse it for eternity!
I've been meaning to write about Andrea Wan's work for a while, as she has been making some really exciting illustrative work for a while. The way she combines soft colours with unique patterns and textures gives her work an element of spontaneity. Like you just want to know what she will do next! Her website is great. And check out her super cozy studio.
I have decided to start a new tradition of my own where once a week I share the work of an artist who inspires me. This week it is Bayo aka Eduarto Flores who's dark and diverse work fascinates me. His emotive drawings of strange characters capture my imagination, and make me wish I could have attended the group show he was just in at Intoxicated Demons Gallery in Munich. Visit his website for further inspiration.
