Many artists see their wardrobe as an extension of their creative personalities. So for artsyF A S H I O NWeek, I thought it would be fun to feature a few of my favorite stylish artists side-by-side with their work. You’ll see that often their style carries over from canvas to clothes.
THE URBAN GENTLEMAN: STEVE WILLIAMS
Passion Of The World ( cropped ) with Pioneer Chaser with artist Steve Williams
THE HIP RUSTIC: DOLAN GEIMAN
Artist Dolan Geiman with Made In The Shade Guitar Collection ( Large )
THE ECLECTIC ECCENTRIC: SHARLA VALESKI
Liberated with artist, Sharla Valeski
There are hints about who we are in what we choose to wear. What are your clothes saying about you?
To see more of these artists’ work, please visit their websites, listed below.
My husband and I look at a lot of maps. For the next several years, we’re moving to a new locale every three months, plus we spend weekends exploring the areas surrounding wherever we happen to be living. Oh, and there are also all the future travel plans. Like maybe a stint in Thailand in 2013. ( I KNOW!.. so exciting!! ). We use whatever maps we can get our hands on.. Google maps online at home, GPS in the car and of course, our good ol’ reliable atlas. Currently, we’re pouring over maps as we anxiously await the locale of G’s next work assignment. A month from now I will be typing the Friday Faves from a whole new setting, crazy isn’t it?!
Turns out we aren’t the only ones inspired by maps. Check out some of my favorite artists who incorporate these geographic illustrations into their own artwork. Happy travels!
Richardson, mixed media, 5×5Navigate ( detail ) by Amy RiceDrifter’s Atlas No. 2 by Dolan GeimanFear Hope Oblivion by Francesca BerriniA Good Mess by Wyanne Thompson
How about it, Artsies? Anyone mapping out adventures for the weekend? Have a maptastic artist to share? Do tell!
I admit, I’m not always up on the very latest trends, I am in my 30’s after all. I knew all about the “Put a Bird On It” trend, but had no idea that art featuring chickens had become such a big deal. Chicken art makes me think back to my grandma’s house and her Americana farm scene prints featuring chickens. And her ceramic chicken collection. Needless to say, chickens aren’t the first subject that jumps to mind when I think of the latest in the art world. But for whatever reason, these birds are fowls are ruling the roost.
Roost by Brian McGuffey
Seattle area artist, Brian McGuffey draws from childhood experiences in his creative process. In “Roost”, pictured above, he elevates the rooster from lowly barnyard animal to a dignified, full-plumed specimen. Just look at that profile. You know all the hens would be clucking all over him.
King of the Hill by Sydney McKenna
Why did the chicken cross the road? To attend a chicken-only art show, apparently! St. Augustine, Florida artist, Sydney McKenna painted “King of the Hill” specifically for a show at the W.B. Tatter Studio & Gallery celebrating not just chickens, but also the gallery’s sixth year anniversary. I hope they served a vegetarian menu for the opening. 🙂
But the Tatter who is by no means the only chicken show I’ve covered in recent months. Remember Yvonne Lozano’sWhat Happened to the Chickensshow? Yvonne created an entire series of painting centered around a family trip to Colombia and a few friendly chickens she met there as a child.
Here, Chicky Chicky by Yvonne LozanoOut and About by Hilary Williams
But chickens in art aren’t just reserved for the barnyard.. In “Out and About”, San Francisco based artist Hilary Williams depicts a little hen who seems to have escaped and is enjoying a lovely day on the town. This chick is ready for a ladies lunch and some retail therapy.
Speaking of plucky adventurers ( pun intended ), Dolan Geiman’sBlue Highway also shows how chickens in art aren’t just for grandma’s kitchen anymore. Geiman’s graphic, mixed media approach results in work that is more contemporary than kitsch.
Blue Highway by Dolan Geiman
Where is this upsurge in chicken art leading? Only the chickens know for sure. The banty in Jim Draper’sCross Creek seems ready to take the road less traveled. And maybe that’s what the chicken art movement is all about.
Cross Creek by Jim Draper
The featured images is Laughing About This Life by Hilary Williams. All images are courtesy of the individual artist’s websites.
PS– I restrained myself from finding a Road Crossing Chicken joke to go with each piece of artwork. You’re welcome.
Artists have long held a fascination for horses. Some of the earliest cave drawings were filled with equine imagery. Modern artists are no different. Today’s faves feature artists with a penchant for ponies. Enjoy!
