Psychedelic and absorbing. The excruciatingly beautifully detailed illustrations from Malaysian artist Chiang Lup Hong. Ever seen those mind boggling optical illusions, where supposedly there's meant to be a picture within a picture, and you can never figure them out? Well, if you invest your time studying Hong's illustrations, trust me, you won't be disappointed or disillusioned. Okay, granted,…
This years' Jerwood Drawing Prize exhibition is yet again a shining example that drawing is well and truly alive! On a 35 degree hot September evening I attended the Private view, as I'm very proud to once again be selected to exhibit in this truly unique show, exclusive to the practice of contemporary drawing. Walking…
I have to admit (very ashamedly) that this was my first ART16 fair and it didn't disappoint! Presenting over a 1000 outstanding artworks from galleries across the globe, there was a real emphasis on showcasing established but also emerging talent. Little brother to the Frieze Art Fair, it had everything from an oversized stuffed camel, elegant Lowery-esque…
Nick Stath explores space in very 'spacey' and otherworldly compositions Australian-based architect nick stath has created a series of digital drawings called ‘space, scale, composition and atmosphere’, where he explores these subjects while showing his point of view on contemporary architecture. for him, what we are living today is a representation of excess and abstract forms which produce…
Continue reading ➞ Artist of the month – Nicholas Stathopoulos
Dreamy, psychadelic art from an Emmy Award winning artist Californian Seonna Hong is colourful to say the least! Her bizarre, marbled, dreamy landscapes are very emotive and expressive and are built on her wonderful imagination. There is also a deep consideration of the minimal and naturalistic landscapes she creates, that are not only filled with…
This is a MASSIVE shout out to the blogging site that is TUMBLR! I love this site! Easy to use, you can search for cool and inspiring things and follow loads of creative folks! It's certainly the best way to share your images. And on that note, I wanted to share with everyone my two…
Simplicity at its best! Colcloughs work in content reflects the detail of studying nature, but also the natural geommetry and shapes hidden within it. I love the cross-over between drawing and sculpture; challenging the traditional concepts of what a drawing can be and how it's presented. My type of work! Across Gary Colclough’s artistic work,…
The Jerwood Drawing Prize is the largest and longest running annual open exhibition for drawing in the UK. I was lucky enough to be selected twice for this exhibition, and the drawings selected every year are inspiring! You leave wanting to get your pencil and sketchbook out! Selected from original drawings, the Jerwood Drawing Prize has established…
Continue reading ➞ Jerwood Drawing Prize 2015 – selection announced
I am really excited to announce that my work has been selected for this years Griffin Gallery Open exhibition! Launched this year the Griffin Gallery Open is a new initiative to encourage all artists in painting and drawing. It aims to reward innovation, skill and commitment to practice. The judges, Ian Davenport, Nigel Hurst and Becca Pelly-Fry…
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