I can’t tell you how much it thrills me to have talented artists contact me to be featured on the blog. I’m planning to feature Barcelona artist Mertxe Alarcon’s work here at Artsy Forager soon, but I just couldn’t wait to share it with you. So head over to Escape Into Life today for a little sneak peek!
Take a look back with me on Escape Into Life today! I’m in love with the nostalgic pop culture work by California artist Robert Townsend.
I’ve found myself thinking a lot about the beauty of the natural world lately. As the weather warms, the hubby and I are getting out and doing more hiking ( we may actually be hiking when you read this! ). I love the natural, microcosmic beauty of Laura Gurton’s work being featured over on Escape Into Life today.
If you get out exploring, take a close look at the small worlds happening around you!
Just realized that this didn’t post yesterday! ( Operator error 😉 )
So many fantastically talented art photographers, so little time! Check out one of my recent finds, Jennifer Zwick ( thanks to Seattle artist Deborah Scott ) over on Escape Into Life today.
Sometimes, in a world filled with sarcasm and cynicism, we can easily forget the vulnerability of the human spirit. How one wounding word can hurt and haunt us. Toronto artist Kris Knight’s portraits remind us that the strength we so often feign is not impenetrable.
The pale pastel palette Knight employs translates to us the inherent frailty of our psyches. Though each subject takes a strong stance, often looking straight into the gaze of the viewer, their faces tell a different story. Beneath the facade, we see flushed cheeks, downturned mouths and eyes that seem to be bright with unshed tears.
Some wear netted masks, hiding in plain sight. While others at once stand defiant under our close attention, yet their eyes are pleading.
They are the faces of loved ones and strangers. People we think we acknowledge but who are longing to be known. To see more of Kris’s work, please visit his website.
Artist found via Escape Into Life.
Featured image is Run Deep, oil on canvas, 16×20. All images are via the artist’s website.
Every time I go back to the work of Portland artist Anna Magruder, I fall more in love with it. Come and see why over on Escape Into Life today!
How about a little surrealism for your Tuesday? Head on over to Escape Into Life, where I’m featuring Dallas artist, Ginger Fox.
Ginger Fox on Escape Into Life
It’s Tuesday.. you know what that means! Head over to Escape Into Life to check out the artist I’m featuring there today, Matt Wisniewski. If you liked Pakayla Biehn’s work yesterday, I think you’ll love Matt’s digital collages.
Matt Wisniewski on Escape Into Life
3/7– Please note that Escape Into Life has been undergoing some website changes, resulting in delayed postings, so this feature wasn’t live when I scheduled this post ( it normally would be ). It’s up now!
Like attracts like. So it’s no surprise that many times, I find great artists by way of other great artists! Today’s Escape Into Life artist, Elly MacKay is just such a case– thanks to Dolan Geiman for introducing me to such lovely work!
There are certain artists who create worlds so beautiful, I find myself wishing I could live inside one of their paintings, even if just for a little while. Today’s Escape Into Life artist, Brad Kunkle is such an artist. He creates stunning images of visual fairy tales.
Brad Kunkle on Escape Into Life
Be sure to check out my feature on Brad’s work on Escape Into Life ( linked above ) and to read more of my thoughts on his work, check out his Artsy Forager feature here.