Category: Art
The Mystical Landscapes AGO Exhibit is Good for the Soul
The Mystical Landscapes AGO exhibit blows its previous exhibitions out of the water and transforms its gallery into a soulful exploration of life itself.
Kathleen Munn: The Beautiful Abstractions of the Obscure Canadian Artist
Artist Kathleen Munn awoke my imagination at the Art Gallery of Ontario with her unique blend of Abstract Expressionism. So who was Kathleen Munn?
How to Feel Miserable as an Artist
Don’t do this to yourself. This may have been written for fine artists but I believe it translates to anyone in a creative field. A list like this will help keep you …
INSPIRATION: The Wonderfully Odd Lens of Photographer Diane Arbus
Photographer Diane Arbus was one of the finest artists of her generation casting her lens on working-class weirdoes, human anomalies, and what some might call ‘freaks’. Diane Arbus photography is lauded for her stylised yet naturalistic look at strange sights.
Inspiration: The Profound Abstract Art & History of Artist Victor Pasmore
The abstract artist Victor Pasmore had an extensive and diverse body of work, so there is no shortage of work to inspire you. Take a look at the life and art of the renowned British artist.
INSPIRATION: Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973) is one of the most well-known and prolific artists of all time, painting over 20, 000 pieces. Starting from a young age he always had immense artistic …
INSPIRATION: Dentsu’s Sound Sculptures are Bright and Mesmerizing
Dentsu’s Sound Sculptures ad campaign imagery for Canon is bright and mesmerizing. The neon paint cascades upwards over top speakers.
INSPIRATION: Floris Neusüss Photograms are Haunting and Beautiful
I stumbled upon Floris Neusüss photograms a little while ago and have been in love with them ever since. This is one of the oldest known ways of producing an image and …
INSPIRATION: Jean-Michel Basquiat & The Radiant Child
“Every line means something.” – Jean-Michel Basquiat A couple of weeks ago I had the extreme pleasure of watching Tamra Davis‘ documentary, Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child and a few days later, …
Photorealism Inspiration
Embracing photographic sources, photorealism emerged in the 1960s transforming mundane scenes into vibrant paintings with intricate brushwork.