Nick Southam
In a world where tots and teens reign supreme, surely Nick Southam would be king. His whimsical, moody illustrations reveal a youthful spirit, but the studied grace of his forms reveal artistic experience beyond his years. Manically wandering between cartoon and painting, Mr. Southam’s works are unified by the expressiveness of his characters and the depth of his settings.
While precious few of his creations appear …read more
Posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 by Jeff 1 Comment »
Anders Finér
For many, the ancient past is a dusty collection of books, and a cloudy haze of half-remembered names and dates. Anders Finér sweeps these moldy musings aside with his smoldering, atmospheric works of historical illustration. An undeniable air of authenticity permeates even his fictional and dark fantasy settings, allowing the real and unreal alike glow with life.
Valiant warriors, reluctant heroes and …read more
Posted on Monday, October 5th, 2009 by Jeff
Meg Lyman
While it is generally known that the surface of the Earth is two-thirds water, few realize that less than five percent of our oceans have been explored. With so little known of the briny deep, no one can conclusively deny the existence of the charming cephalopodic creatures so finely crafted by Meg Lyman.
Octopuses, squid and and cuttlefish populate the magical waters of Ms. Lyman’s …read more
Posted on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 by Jeff
Lydia Burris
Have you ever woken a fitful sleep, uncertain if you had just escaped a nightmare’s icy grip, or had been rudely snatched from a beautiful dream? Lydia Burris’s ghostly portraits and shifting imagery may leave you similarly conflicted.
Her heavily textured, yet gracefully flowing forms seem composed entirely of delusion and fantasy, trapped on canvas by the weight of her brush or …read more
Posted on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 by Jeff
