I have always favored the above quote by Brice Marden because it describes the fundamental ideas that I try to embody in my artwork. In the simplest sense, I am painting about paint – but not as an end in itself. While exploring the material qualities and processes of painting, I am thinking of how these relate to life. ~Mark Pack I...
One of my primary goals in my own artistic expression is to avoid the abyss of being “cute”, “tasty”, “nice” and any other deeply rooted formalism (particularly in stereotypical motives/composition and superficial “spirituality”). On other hand, I am trying to reach direct, spontaneous, raw expression, with a heavy emphasis on...
I work in a variety of modes/series/cycles. I work in abstract as well as figurative work. My work has been published by The Paris Review, Knopf, Vintage, Rizzoli Books, Paris Vogue, Houghton Mifflin, Harper Collins, New York Times and others. ~Shelton Walsmith
I am a self-taught professional Artist, born in Yorkshire, and now based in Reading, UK where I have my office and studio. I create all oil paintings entirely using a knife, often in a limited colour palette and mixing only on the canvas. My artwork compositions mostly entail dramatic lighting and shading, in a high contrast. I simply adore...
Making art is a process of self-discovery. With everything I create, I learn something about myself. Creativity and curiosity are closely linked and the subjects of my paintings are all things that spark my curiosity in some way. I’m drawn to old things, great color combinations, clean lines, bold patterns, and interesting details.~Tara...
I am a figurative painter from Essex, England. My work’s have been exhibited around the world and explores themes of anxiety, confusion and mortality.~William Reinsch
I am an Irish artist dividing my time between Co. Galway, Ireland and Berlin, Germany. I worked and traveled around the world for 14 years before moving to Germany to focus on my art full-time. In my work, I pay tribute to the natural world, paint inspiring and uplifting works that seek to find a vision of harmony between the freedom and...
I am a self-taught cross-disciplinary artist, born in Moscow in 1988 and now based in St. Petersburg, Russia. My main media are hand-cut stencils and spray paint on plywood. This brings my works closer to street art and graffiti. On the other hand typography brings them closer to posters and graphic design. Most of my works metaphorically and...
Tapping into his Midwestern roots of Youngstown, OH, Bruce Stepan began pursuing his artistic journey in 2009. His work is described as whimsical and grotesque, yet sophisticated and refined enough to appeal to audiences of discerning taste. With a preference for oils on panel, Stepan draws inspiration from the antiquities of classical art, as...
My name is Victoria Lova and I am a visual artist living and working in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Russia, I’ve been living and working in the US for almost 30 years. I consider America my home. Former ballet dance, musician and artist, I do not imagine my life outside the arts and creative process.I graduated from Moscow University...
Inspired by the Tota Ram ( Fortune Teller ) who I usually use to see in my childhood days around my surrounding, and I choose my theme on making paintings on theme fortune teller. I do figurative works, the medium used are Acrylic on Paper/Canvas, Charcoal and Ink/Pen Drawings. My works are Bright and colourful used direct from the pallet. I enjoy...
