Who are you and what do you do? My name is Christelle Bilodeau and I’m a portrait artist based in Quebec, Canada. I specialize in pencil portraits. Why do you do what you do? Drawing is my biggest passion. It is visceral, I have to draw. I miss it […]
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Disney Nostalgia At OMNI With American Artist Jesse Edwards
Seattle born, New York based oil painter and contemporary ceramic artist Jesse Edwards renders uncompromisingly contemporary depictions of imagery pulled from his laptop, vintage cartoons, models sourced through Craigslist, and clothing and paraphernalia staged in classical arrangements on a folding table in his studio. He blends the detritus of contemporary […]
Artist Interview – Amy Hetherington
Who are you and what do you do? I’m Amy, the colored pencil artist behind Headspace Illustrations. I live on the east coast of Canada, with my husband of 23 years and our two beautiful children. Why do you do what you do? I’m motivated to continue my journey […]
Cluster of Oak Leaves | The Unfathomable Artist
“Cluster of Oak Leaves in Hayfield Meadow – third version” [26th July 2022] by Matt The Unfathomable Artist, drawing with H, HB, 4B, 8B and charcoal stick, signed in black ink pen with blue chromatic halo effect on 280gsm 250mm x 300mm gesso primed canvas [pad], digitally edited image 3261 […]
Hundreds Join Artist JR to Create a Collaborative Portrait in Protest of Iran’s Restrictions of Women — Colossal
Art #human rights #Iran #JR #protest #public art December 8, 2022 Grace Ebert “Baraye Nika Shakarami” for #EyesonIran (December 4, 2022), interactive installation at Four Freedoms Park, cotton canvas and more than 300 participants. All images © JR, shared with permission In less than a week, the U.N. will […]
Episode 5 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (Series 9)
This is a review of Episode 5 of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (series 9) The artists are lined to to hear the outcome of the Judges deliberations and which three are selected for the shortlist. I’m still very frustrated by the NOW TV app which refuses to […]
Write the Perfect Artist Statement
Writing an artist statement can seem daunting. In a visual professio, having to explain your work in writing can feel gratuitous. But a compelling artist statement is essential to your career as an artist. What’s more, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on your practice, appreciate the value of your […]
Artist Interview – Alicia Levantini
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Alicia Levantini, and I’m a self-taught pen & ink illustrator living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I do custom house and building drawings as well as create stationery and prints of my work. Why do you do what you do? […]
How one dog artist markets for commissions
How do you market commissions if you make or aim to generate most of your income from commissions? This is a question which applies to very many artists whether they draw or paint adults, families, kids or their dogs or cats – or other creatures. Yesterday – on my long […]
Artist Interview – FlukeLady – Strathmore Artist Papers
Who are you and what do you do? My artist name is FlukeLady and I’m a 31-year-old creative from Philadelphia, PA. For the last three years, I’ve been obsessed with painting whimsically spooky ghost art. Each year I spend all 31 days of October creating an entirely new piece of […]