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See those euphoric gals directly above this copy? That’s how I looked when I found the work of California based scientist Arian Behzadi. Um, yes, I said scientist. He is a Biological Sciences major with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at UC Davis who, in between classes, just happens to make some kick-ass art. Insanely jealous? Yep, me too… in a euphoric kind of way, of course!
Part of me really, really wants to visit this farm… however, a much larger part of me is kinda terrified at the thought of spending an afternoon here. Clearly, American artist Andrea Kowch is an insanely talented painter {just look at the detail in the clothes!} who knows exactly how to create feelings of uneasiness… I think it’s probably the tornado-like winds, the abundance of crows, and let’s be honest, those stunned pink-eyed rabbits aren’t making me feel any better about a day trip to the country.
Jack. Pot.
I’ve never played poker before, but I’m assuming that a bunch of diamonds might be a good thing? In any case, when these little gems showed up in my inbox yesterday I was thrilled! I love these old school portraits, on hand cut wood, by Tucson based artist Erin Wilbur… and let’s just say, if I did know anything at all about gambling, I’d bet it all on ‘Diamond Green Hair Woman’. Love.
Austrian artist Mareike Auer is best known for her simple, humorous paintings that “try to get the bottom of everyday occurrences”. Now, you’re probably wondering why I didn’t show any of those? Well, I was going to show the business man riding a fox, or maybe the glass jar full of horses… until I found this little collection! What can I say, I fell in love. Game on, indeed.
Indian Style is an oh so lovely series of watercolor drawings by Texas based artist/illustrator Kelly Rae Burns. Ok, forget the trendy yoga studios… I’m goin’ to the forest! Hey, if all that fresh air and communing with nature can get an owl into lotus position, surely it’ll help me too.
Ok, now, I don’t want you to get the wrong idea… Los Angeles based artist Deedee Cheriel does in fact paint all sorts of other amazing things… I just happen to really, really, really love her roaring bears {although, for some reason, I prefer to think that they’re belting out classic show tunes}.
Oh dear! … get it? Dear/deer? Ok, bad deer jokes aside, I absolutely love these mixed media pieces by California based artist Masako Miki. I mean, come on… what’s not to love?! Rainbow-hued embroidery thread, flat patterns, and a deer being lowered slowly into a tank of aquamarine water. Oh deer, indeed!
{Masako is represented by Swarm Gallery in Oakland, California}
Eyes that look like fallen cherry blossoms, and tiny teeth nestled into a little blue mouth. I’m trying really hard to think of something clever to write about these delicate {yet somewhat disturbing} watercolor paintings by New York based artist Austin Power, but truthfully, the only thing in my head is this: wow ♥
{via Art Hound}
Simple pencil sketches, unbelievably detailed brushwork, and the actual paint palette all rolled up into one totally captivating, intentionally half-finished, painting… or in the case of American artist Colin Chillag , several captivating, intentionally half-finished, paintings. Love.
{via crisaris, via Beautiful/Decay}
From a distance these paintings, by American artist Emily Eveleth, make me want to break every new year’s resolution I’ve ever made about eating sweets, and run right out to buy a big bag o’ jelly doughnuts… but when you get up-close and personal, um well, they get pretty up-close and personal! Oh my ~ am I the only one who’s blushing?
{Thanks to Sara for pointing me to Emily’s work. Oh, and if you need to work off a few broken resolutions yourself, come on over to sfgirlbybay ~ the house that jealousy built just got it’s final room… a gym!}
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