Monday was a great day because a silkscreen print that I have been patiently waiting for finally arrived! I have been a fan of Dan McCarthy's work for years now and I'm so excited to have his 'Silence is Golden' print hanging in the studio. It's stunning in person, the image below does not do it justice:
His
work reminds me of Eyvind Earle's work-- graphic, bright colors,
and nature based images. But McCarthy also does these amazing gradients
in his prints that add atmosphere and mood to the pieces. The bright
colors against stark black images really pull you in. Sometimes he's
subtle with the color, other times he's full on rainbow!
Check out more of Dan McCarthy's work here and his most recent show here.
-- Jess
July 25, 2012
July 17, 2012
What's Popped Up: Flanimals by Ricky Gervais
This hilarious book by comedian Ricky Gervais features fantastic pop-ups by veteran paper engineer Richard Ferguson with illustrations by Rob Steen (published by Candlewick in 2009). Gervais introduces us to Mernimbler, Grob, Bletchling and many other "pointless ugly creatures" from the Flanimal kingdom. Ferguson matches Gervais' humor with clever "poppy-upness."
July 16, 2012
Weekly Beast: Nudibranch
Nudibranch
is a soft mollusk that sheds its shell after their larval stage. What
is really astonishing about these creatures is their striking patterns
and colors! The Colour Lovers blog actually have a really great article
on the color breakdowns of each one.
Though there are over 3,000 described species, scientists believe that is only half of the nudibranchs out there!
Here's a few of my favorites!
~ Jess
July 12, 2012
Artist Watch: Lisa Nilsson
Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is the art of rolling or coiling
thin strips of colored paper to form a pattern or design. This practice,
which can be traced back as early as the 14th century, has been elegantly
repurposed by artist Lisa Nilsson in the form of anatomical diagrams and
cross-sections. I admire her absolute dedication to the art and science in
every piece she shows, you can find more of her work on her website.
www.lisanilssonart.com
thin strips of colored paper to form a pattern or design. This practice,
which can be traced back as early as the 14th century, has been elegantly
repurposed by artist Lisa Nilsson in the form of anatomical diagrams and
cross-sections. I admire her absolute dedication to the art and science in
every piece she shows, you can find more of her work on her website.
www.lisanilssonart.com
July 10, 2012
Word of the Day: Purlieu
purlieu \PUR-loo\ noun
1. A place where one may range at large; confines or bounds.
2. A person's haunt or resort.
3. An outlying district or region, as of a town or city.
Origin:
Purlieu is an alteration (simulating French lieu, "place") of earlier parlewe, "of a forest".
1. A place where one may range at large; confines or bounds.
2. A person's haunt or resort.
3. An outlying district or region, as of a town or city.
Origin:
Purlieu is an alteration (simulating French lieu, "place") of earlier parlewe, "of a forest".
July 9, 2012
Artist Watch: Joe Kievitt
Meticulously hand drawn and colored, one would believe that these pieces
were digitally made and printed. But if you look close enough there
might be one blotch or something slightly not symmetrical that will be
the sign that these were hand made. Joe Kievitt is behind these
beautiful drawings. The mosaics are probably my favorite, but the
crispness of the lines and the the even tones of color are astonishing.
Check out more of his work at his website.
--Jess
--Jess
July 6, 2012
What's Popped Up: The Castaway Pirates by Ray Marshall
I'm always on the lookout for a clever, fun pop-up book. The Castaway Pirates (Chronicle Books, 2008), written and engineered by Ray Marshall and illustrated by Wilson Swain, is among my favorites. The book's jaunty rhyme is very funny and ends with a lucky twist, and the pop-ups and art have unique styles. On his website, Ray Marshall posted a great explanation of how his book was made, from the original idea to the final production. If you're curious about the process of making a pop-up book, I recommend it!
July 5, 2012
Word of the Day: Gravitas
Gravitas \GRAV-uh-tahs\ noun
High seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject)
Gravitas comes from the Latin word gravitas "heaviness, seriousness" from gravis "heavy, serious"
High seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject)
Gravitas comes from the Latin word gravitas "heaviness, seriousness" from gravis "heavy, serious"
July 2, 2012
Artist Watch: Bovey Lee
When one mixes Chinese calligraphy, painting, and digital
work you get the amazing artist Bovey Lee. Lee uses all of these
disciplines to create wonderfully intricate cut paper art that are full
of life. She has exhibited her work all over the world and has won
awards as well.
-- Jess
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