while I could never draw to this level (*cough, yes those images are drawings by Maria Kontis), Once I could probably do a lot better than what I can do today. because I did it. you know. practice and all that.
now, I can hardly be bothered getting out the pencil case. why bother when I have access to photoshop, and a whole range of artistic options. I don't even have to get my hands dirty.
p.s. omg-it-is-the-last-day-of-the-year.
woah! just received an email from my Aunty with these amazing pictures of chinese artist Liu Bolin. I seriously think I could just stare at these for hours, analysing every detail as to how he made this happen.
what I found even more interesting was the "story" on the artist's website that goes along with this body of work. allow me to share, from the artist;
"Are human beings animals? Chameleon has the unique property of changing hues to match the color of the surroundings for self-protection... In order to survive, good concealment has become the most critical factor.Human beings are not animals! Because human beings do not know how to protect themselves.
"... The cost of the brilliant human civilization is that human beings almostly forget they are still animals, and forget their own instinct.
"... I choose to merge myself into the environment. Saying that I am disappeared in the environment, it would be better to say that the environment has licked me up and I can not choose active and passive relationship."
So I thought I would share with you some of my more recent art lovish discoveries that happen to be from amazingly talented male artists.
I love these, but I also think that you can definitely tell that a guy drew them.
What do you think? Is there a "male" art/illustration aesthetic?
Some things just need to be shared. One of my earlier days artistic friend Ashlee Maegan has kick started her super blog back up, and as been keeping herself busy with sweet little creations. I can't wait to see what she has been up to. I just love her dedication to large realistic works, and how she pushes them to that next step of coolness with colour and digital elements.
She recently took her creativeness even further and created a sweet looking zine, which she ever so kindly included me in!! Super! I cannot wait to see it. I think there might be still a few left, so enqurie over at Ashlee's blog.
We are actually both keen to get ourselves involved in some (or one!) group shows. I know I am desperate to get some of my drawings out and up there, so if you know of any shows that are calling for submissions in Melbourne or Sydney (or hey, even anywhere in the world! I do postage!), please be in touch because we would love to hear from you!!
currently loving porcelain at the moment. but more so Studio Violet
I mean seriously. Just have a trawl around the website.
oh, but I just realied I think this one is already pretty "famous".... I think I am just slow on my discovery uptake!!!
