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Laura Ball watercolors are like a dream. literally. I love the stark white worlds filled with such fragile yet robust subject matters. Her world is of animals made of animals and sometimes accompanied by a human wanting to be part of it (I can relate)… I love the contrast of the heavy elephants and rhinos, with the lightness and weightless feeling from her technique. I believe she is currently showing at Morgan Lehman Gallery In chelsea right now.
Read Laura Ball’s Bio here.
I attended the opening of International Fine Art Competition Exhibit (hosted by Agora Gallery in Chelsea) back in August and just getting around to writing about it today.. sigh. I do want to bring attention to a couple of artists who stood out to me in this exhibit. First, my friend painter Julio Flores, whom I’ve written about before, was part of the selection, and the reason why I attended the show. Two other artists who caught my attention were Watercolorist/Illustrator Danny Bond and photographer Allen Bryan.
Denny Bond is an incredible craftsman. His rich details, wonderful colors and interesting items come to life in his perfect watercolors. They look like a photograph!
© art work by Denny Bond
Photographer Allen Bryan has some really interesting work. At first it took me a second to realize that these were put together. But I loved how it fooled me. His collage is flawless and evokes a dreamlike and surreal moment in reality. I think his use of photography and montage is well executed. I enjoyed them very much.
© photos by Allen Bryan
Finished the rest of the commission for my friends in Texas. These 2 will be hung alongside the purple oak.
I’ve been quiet because I’ve been busssssyyyyy!
not.enough.time.in.the.day….
I am working on a commission for a dear friend and I wanted to show you a very exclusive sneak peek… I hope she’s not seeing this… But I know this painting will evolve so this isn’t giving too much away. Here is the first few layers of the majestic Century Oak of Texas A&M.
© marikeeler
UPDATE: it’s finished!!
© marikeeler
British prime minister David Cameron gifts Barack Obama a painting from 39 yr old graffiti artist Ben Eine. I wonder where he hung it…
I did this piece for a friend as a gift. I painted over another piece and took advantage of the texture, which is one of my favorite things to do. Used very quick brush work and kept a light and loose approach. I’m happy with the result. I hope she is too…
(R: full-sized painting, L: close up of texture) © art work by marikeeler
© art work by marikeeler
© painting by Jazz-minh Moore
There is a great painting show happening at the Lyons Wier Gallery (175 7th Ave (at 20th St.) in Manhattan right now. Artist Jazz-minh Moore has a solo show titled “Slipping Sideways” which will be up through June 20th. Jazz-minh’s paintings are alive, full of energy and emotion. Her technique is beautifully mastered and her colors bring into this dreamy and windy world. I can’t wait to see her work.
Here is an excerpt from the gallery press release:
Ms. Moore’s deftness of hand lends itself seamlessly to her methodology. Utilizing the wood grain as a landscape to influence her compositions, some sections are left unfinished and others are highly rendered. The level of completion is an evolving collaboration between the organic drawing ‘style’ present and the wood panel itself.
© painting by Jazz-minh Moore
© painting by Jazz-minh Moore
Stopped by my friend’s new spot in the L.E.S. to check out John Breiner’s new work. I’ve seen John’s art at Mighty Tanaka and have loved it ever since. His use of color and drawing skills are alive and playful. The opening itself was warm and fuzzy with good friends and ever better cocktails.
Panda is hosting artists John Breiner from April 28 – May 30th, 2010. Stop by from Wednesdays to Sundays and take a peek.
JMR is back in NYC to have a solo show opening this Friday, April 16th. Mighty Tanaka Studios in D.U.M.B.O. will host JMR’s new work as well as selling an exclusive print by JMR during the event! Click here to read the press release for the show. And here to buy JMR’s work online.
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Once my teacher, always an inspiration. I took Stephen’s class while in school at LCAD and I must say, I painted my favorite painting of all my school years. I haven’t had the patience to paint this way again… but I always think about his technique, palette and overall attitude. What a talent. Check out his very impressing and extensive portfolio http://stephenwdouglas.com/.
Shadow, 1999. Oil on Linen. © all work by Stephen Douglas
Michael, 2004. Oil on Linen. © all work by Stephen Douglas
My Tree, 2009. Oil on Linen. © all work by Stephen Douglas
Elaine, 2008. Oil on Linen. © all work by Stephen Douglas
Peter Severin & Marie Krøyer were Danish painters that I discovered while my visit to the Goteborg Museum in Sweden.
There’s not many of her paintings online, but I really enjoyed her style the most, and both of their brushwork is just divine.
