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Really amazing images abound in the portfolio of French Illustrator/Artist Antoine Helbert. His superhero series is awesome.

written by Christopher | tags: Antoine Helbert, Art, France, Illustration

There is a long list, literally, of interesting work and projects at Bruster Special from the mind of Uraguan artist Martin Albornoz. It’s a little tedious having to click every single link and then click the back button to go back to the list, but there is some good stuff on display if you have the time and patience.

Link discovered at The Strange Attractor 

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Martin Albornoz, The Bruster Speical, Uruguay

This video really blew my mind, literally right out of the back of my head. Muto is the creation of Blu Blu in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can see more of Blu Blu’s work at their website. You can also keep track of them at their blog.

written by Christopher | tags: Animated Graffiti, Art, Blu Blu, Graff, Grafitti, Muto

Bizarre but fascinating artwork from Erica Ilcane. There isn’t much more that can be said.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Erica Ilcane

Hipster drawing done right at Enyo Creative by designer/artist/illustrator Josh Kenyon. If you are going to draw koi fish, clouds and such, you should definitely do it on a kick-ass guitar.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Enyo Creative, Graphic Design, Illustration, Josh Kenyon

Artist and Illustrator Jesse Ledoux has updated Ledouxville with several new works. Jesse is a hard working artist and also a very nice guy. His work is always a fun browse, especially on a rainy day like today.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Illustration, Jesse Ledoux, Ledouxville

Depthcore released their 33rd themed exhibition, titled ‘Requiem’ today. Kervin Brisseaux is spotlighted in this issue as ‘Requiem’s’ featured artist.  The site itself has also been updated, removing the community elements to place a stronger emphasis on the artists featured on the site along with their work. I wonder if this is early positioning for Depthcore to become a talent agency for these artists as they appear to have the market cornered for the kind of style that the work for Depthcore embodies. It’s just a speculation on my part, take no real stock in it but it could be a possibility.

You can see all the art for Requiem right here.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Depthcore, Justin Maller, Requiem

Sarah Spitler is an abstract painter with an interesting technique.

Here is her artist’s statement from her website:
“I am concerned with layering the systems and structures of our physical world against those elements more ephemeral in their nature. Form, for me, relates to the structure and specificity of geography. Geographical form, such as the pattern of land against bodies of water, is seemingly arbitrary; however, it is contingent upon an infinite number of determinates: the system of erosion as influenced by temperature, the molecular structure of water, the vicinity of cities and infrastructure, jet streams and currents, geological and soil composition, the species of surrounding foliage, continental plate construction, etc . . . Contingencies influence the physical aspects of our world; the layering of imagery is also about contingency because, as in science, they force us to make connections between two ( perhaps ostensibly disparate ) elements.
Chaos manifests itself alongside form in my work. Chaos is powerful in that it is beyond human control; specifically, it interests me in depiction as catastrophe – as the uncontrollable and random force of natural cataclysms. I enjoy the emergence of fragments of imagery in relation to a destructive force – they become reduced and ephemeral, they are representative of the momentary and transient. However, according to the scientific study of chaos, it is the minute and transient that manifest as larger factors, further down in the equation, in the study of matter.“

written by Christopher | tags: Abstract Painting, Art, Sarah Spitler

The Kaibo Zonshinzu Anatomy Scrolls were painted in 1819 by a Kyoto-area physician by the name of Yasukazu Minagaki (1784-1825). They have been heralded by Japan’s Ministry of Culture as evidence of the level of knowledge reached by medical science in the Edo period. The bodies used for the purpose of examination usually belonged to heinous criminals executed by decapitation. The pronounced differentiation of the illustrations when compared to European anatomical drawings from the same period is the total absence of romanticism whereas blood and other fluid are shown leaking from faces writhing is painful expressions.

The Keio University Library is currently storing the scrolls which contain 83 illustrations documenting over 40 bodies. The scrolls are regarded as the best collection of 19 century Japanese anatomical drawings ever found.

I have always been fascinated by the divide between Western and Eastern (Asian) art and these drawings only deepened my interest. You can read more about them and see several more illustrations at The Pink Tentacle.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Japan, Kaibo Zonshinzu Anatomy Scrolls

Robert Lindstrom of Design Chapel has updated his Blau Gallery website with new prints and a new layout. You can find large canvas prints of his work, Jon Burgerman, and a few others. I have always liked Burgerman’s doodles. They look attractive on canvas. The prints run at 800 euros however. I like to be paid for my work as well but I think that is just a little steep. I know I could never afford it.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Blau Gallery, Robert Lindstrom

Lovely illustration work, arguably more fine art than illustration, from Olaf Hajek. That fine line may be the reason that he has created work for clients like Apple, United Airlines, Macy´s, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Playboy, Forbes, Wallstreet Journal, Architectural Digest, GQ, Shape, Bolero, Flaunt, Travel & Leisure, Cicero, Bacardi, Nike, Daimler Chrysler. Spend some time picking through his work. There are some real gems to be unearthed.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Illustration, Olaf Hajek

Kathleen Lolley has created some interesting artwork in her day. It’s whimsical with a touch of dark.

Here is her bio copied from her website:
“Kathleen Lolley (born 1978 in Marshfield, Wisconsin) moved to Kentucky nine months after her birth. She spent her childhood split between Louisville, KY and Pittsburgh, PA.

She attended California Institute of the Arts and received a BFA in experimental Animation. While at Calarts she experimented with hand-crafted stop motion puppets. This experience introduced her to the world of comics and sequential art. In addition to working on various commercial animations, including Nickelodeon’s Sponge Bob Squarepants and titles for the movie Willard, Kathleen has created a handful of short films.

After spending six years in Los Angeles, she moved back to Kentucky to concentrate on painting and living a simple life. Storytelling still plays a prominent role in her work. Critters try to break the spell of day to day heartbreak. Rabbits flee from hunters, girls are lost in the woods. Giant elk stumble over towns clasping bottles, is it a remedy they hold or just a beer?

Her work can be found in small shops and galleries across the U.S. Last year her work received international recognition by appearing in Elle & Japanese Vogue and appearing on the latest album cover of My Morning Jacket. Also she has been published in a few comic anthologies (Unicorn Mountain) Lolley currently resides in Kentucky where she spends her time making crafts, comics and fine art.”

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Kathleen Lolley, Lolleyland

Normal Natural comprises the work, autobiographical recollections and premonitions of Lance Sells’s conscious and subconscious life. His work has been online for a long time now and has received many accolades over the years. Out of highschool, Sells worked a stint as a comic book illustrator for Image Comics. Since then he has worked in the creation of CGI, storyboards and graphic design for clients such as MTV, Sony and American Express. He also co-founded Motherland in New York city where he now splits his time as Creative Director with his personal work at Normal Natural. He just updated his site and there is now a pretty large archive of his work on display for your creative inspiration.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Illustration, Lance Sells, New York, Normal Natural

Levi Van Veluw is an artist based in the Netherlands who sculpts onto living people and photographs the results. There isn’t much information about him on his website but his work is fascinating. You can also view a film of one of his sculptures in action at his site. He is currently exhibiting in locations across Europe and the states.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Levi Van Veluw, Netherlands, Sculpture

German Illustrator/Artist Mario Wagner is responsible for generating a lot of hotness. That hotness has been bottled by clients like Adidas, Sony, Vanity Fair, Vice Magazine, Nylon Magazine, Wallpaper, The New York Times, Esquire and Playboy. He has also exhibited his unique collages the world over including a recent show at Fifty 24 SF.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Germany, Illustration, Mario Wagner

There are just a small handfull of new works at the very bottom right of Sam Weber’s thumbnail gallery of images. I am a huge fan of his work and trust me, it is worth posting a new entry even over just these few works. They are all gorgeous. He is just such a talented illustrator. Everything he creates is beautiful. He is the kind of illustrator who’s every work can stand alone well enough that any art collector would be proud to hang it on his wall.

If you have not yet heard of him, do take the time to look through his work. It is pure inspiration.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Illustration, Sam Weber

Burst of Beaden is the illustration work of Jon Klassen. He has a very unique and simple style that is all his own and his work often offers an interesting and engaging narrative that invokes a sense of whimsey. He is currently based in Portland.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Burst of Beaden, Illustration, Jon Klassen, Portland

I think I posted something about Thomas Keeley on my last blog but his work is worth another post and then some. His work is all about the concept and it’s refreshing in that regard. There is virtually no information about him on his website other than his work, but his work is worth a browse if you are feeling short on ideas.

I was reminded of his work while browsing Joy Engine this afternoon.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Concept Art, Thomas Keeley