Eveline Tarunadjaja

Eveline Tarunadjaja is an Australia-based illustrator who finds inspiration in fungus, textures, and patterns. Her intricate and delicate strokes add more reticence in her subjects who appear to be secretive and mysterious. Artworks like these strike me into imagining a dimension where the characters live and exist. Each piece are otherworldly yet familiar-- an attribute in art that makes the viewer ask questions as to what could be the story behind.

From being a hobby, Eveline is now illustrating full time. She has been involved in several local and international exhibits; publications from Australia and abroad has also featured her in their pages. Her clients include well-known clothing brands Billabong, Anna Sui, and Hurley as well as Penguin publishing.

Eveline's dynamic and evolving style is something to keep track on. Surely, artists like her won't be left unnoticed in the art world. I'd proudly wear her artwork and/or have it hanging on my wall. 

 

 

 

 

See more of her work:

http://www.lovexevol.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lovexevol

Mstislav Pavlov

Aphrodite

The visual art movement that drove me to paint is impressionism. When my cousin gave me a book about it, I immediately wanted to try it. The history and works of the artists moved me. Exceptional masterpieces by Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, etc. are stirring and inspiring. 

Browsing through the world wide web, I came across a contemporary impressionist-- Mstislav (Misti) Pavlov. This Russian artist's strokes and techniques show his superb skill and mastery. The unusual angles, open composition, and depiction of light create drama and spectacle to the familiar subjects. Misti's virtuosity is as impressive as the art movement he follows.

The visible brush strokes apparent in impressionism is what often captures the viewers' attention and Misti applies this method so well. His paintings showcase his proficiency and competence in the craft. If only Claude Monet lives today to witness his works, I'm sure he'd be very proud to have him in his crowd of gifted artists.

See more of his paintings:

http://academart.com/pavlov.htm

http://www.cuded.com/2012/01/paintings-by-mstislav-pavlov/

Evening Toilet

On the Sienna Embankment

The Two

Moulen Rouge

The Nest

Middle Ages Bridge

Bec Winnel

Having followed the blog Daydream Lily, I found out about an exceptional artist Bec Winnel. There are actually a great deal of things to discover and following blogs allows me to get aware about a lot of stuff. *wink*

I'm struck by the delicate elegance of Bec's artistry. Her female subjects appear to be elements of a dream. The soft tones, fine lines, and flowy strokes help create a mysterious feel. Each face depicted in her pieces represent the gentle beauty and refined countenance of a woman.

Bec celebrates the charm and grace of women in her artworks. She is doing a remarkable job of elevating the essence of female beauty. Her impressive skill in precise illustration is worthy of the number of awards she garnered. It's no surprise when she climbs higher in the ladder of art's hall of fame.

I definitely admire her talent and art. Having a Bec Winnel piece in my possession one of these days is a lovely thought to ponder on.

http://becwinnel.com/gallery/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bec-Winnel/48722434365
http://becwinnel.bigcartel.com/

Yoshitomo Nara

Art that sticks in your head are those that stir up something in you. Many say, great art touches the viewer's mind, heart and soul. Yashitomo's Neo-pop pieces will do just that, meddle you like an itch (in a positive way at least). 

Influenced by anime and manga, Yoshitomo Nara's works feature cartoonish wide-eyed children and animals. The juxtaposition of innocence and horror sparks interest to viewers. Although his paintings and sculptures are simple, there's a certain mysterious element that raises curiosity. The angry, annoyed look of the subjects let's one wonder if it might attack you anytime soon if you stare any longer. This unsettling feeling is what makes Nara's art unique and striking. His artworks perfectly fit the saying, "If it's not disturbing, it's not art".

www.narayoshitomo.com/

www.facebook.com/yoshitomonara

Krista Huot

Fairy tale, folklore and vintage kitsch combined-- these generate beautiful masterpieces by Krista Huot. Familiar characters like Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, and Rapunzel are depicted in unique and remarkable features. Krista made a signature of her own in the art world making her paintings stand out and noticeable. 

Advice from a Caterpillar

I find her works are telling the stories of known characters in a different light making them interesting and more enchanting.

Masquerade

Hanami

Rapunzel

Wind-Up

Queen Mab

The Poisoned Apple

Temptresses

See more of her art:

http://kristahuot.com
http://flickr.com/photos/kristahuot
http://twitter.com/kristahuot
http://kristahuot.etsy.com

Andre Kohn

Sur la plage IV

Growing up under the wing of his violinist mother and writer-sculptor father, Andre Kohn has been exposed to music and art all his life. Being a leader of Figurative Impressionism, he is often featured in several art publications. His works depict the simplicity of the human form in an artistic style he developed on his own. 

He stated in his biography, "I'm seeking my own unique, poetic interpretation of the moment, I'm striving to find the extraordinary in the ordinary." Being a dynamic artist who is willing to continuously grow and learn from the environment and cultures the world possesses, art enthusiasts can look forward to more of his beautiful and inspiring works.

Another Case of it Takes Two

Dancing in the Rain

Pegions

Robert Frost

The City Gal

The Kiss #5

Sisters

Philip Barlow

Anticipation

The picture above looks like a blurry photograph-- the one taking the photo might have not set it on focus before clicking. But if you look closely, it's actually a painting. 

Philip Barlow paints lanscapes in a different perspective. His artworks seem to be hazy photographs with a lot of bokeh going on. The art he creates are usual scenarios but depicted atypically which shapes views that mixes reality and dream. However, he is not aiming for surrealism; he wants them to be as familiar as possible.

Glint Street

Fox Street

Tall Man and Dancer

Karroo 1

He celebrates the beauty of light in his pieces-- he discussed his fascination of his favorite subject in his website's bio:

"The figures in the landscape serve as carriers and reflectors of the light that falls upon them. Bathed in the luminosity, it is my hope that they would become more beautiful. To me, light is the ultimate subject because it embodies the pinnacle of all reality."

Light Train

Glass in the Sky

Displaced

View more of Philip Barlow's works: 

http://www.philipbarlow.com