Michael Carson

American artist Michael Carson integrates his love for fashion, architecture, and design in his paintings. As a figurative artist, he likes to depict stories in his works. You'll find his subjects in familiar settings like bars, cafes, and intimate parts of the home. How Michael emphasizes the relationship of light and colors and his brush strokes create drama in each of his pieces. Despite similarities in his subjects, every artwork he makes have a different story. 

I like the subtlety of his works. The figures bring out a familiar scenario but will make the viewer's curious of other underlying tales beyond the painting. 

*All images from Pinterest

Art for Women by Women

Once again the Baji collective has put together a 2-week exhibit in celebration of Women's Month with the theme "Inunlan ka sa Kalig-on". This exhibition is now in its fourth year and ever since its beginning every year has been a success (thanks to those who spearhead this event). The annual art show is a representation of women's versatility. A woman can be anything she can be and being an artist is part of that. All participating Boholanas are making art for their fellow Boholanas and all women across the globe. We celebrate Women's Month by projecting the beauty and strength of females through art. 

Come visit the Baji 2014 exhibit at Galleria Luisa, Gallares St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. The show runs from March 23 to April 5, 2014. Don't forget to sign the guestbook and tell us what you think. :]

If for any reason you cannot drop by to check it out, I have have taken a bunch of pictures and posted them here. Scroll down to see the works of Baji collective artists.

Psychedelic Muse and I

Traditional picture with the Baji logo

Beating a Deadline

Most times we complain when we have to meet a deadline that's coming too soon. But when we come to think of it, there's some good that results from it sometimes. We get challenged and we later find out that we are actually capable of beating the deadline. I can hear Barney Stinson saying out loud his epic line, "Challenge Accepted!"

In my case, I thought I wouldn't be able to catch up in creating an artwork especially for the upcoming art exhibit this weekend. I was already planning to submit an old piece that I made when I was still in high school. Haha. With words of encouragement, I was able to finish a drawing that's satisfactory to me. I've done my pencil work "Psychedelic Muse" in a matter of days. It's not the best but at least I've made something I'm happy about. 

I dedicate this work to every woman who walks this planet and beyond. 

"Psychedelic Muse" in progress:

Come visit Baji Collective's 2014 art exhibit:
March 23 - April 5, 2014
Galleria Luisa, Gallares St. Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

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

Baji in Analogue

Having been a part of the Baji collective (guild of female artists from Bohol, Philippines) for 3 years is a wonderful experience. Given the chance to showcase your artwork in an all-female artists exhibit is such a privilege. Mounting your piece on the same wall where known and talented Boholana artists are also hanging their works gives one a good feeling. 

The annual Baji exhibit is about to commence again next month in time to Women's Month. Sadly, I haven't prepared a painting for this year. I guess I'll submit a poem or lomo print instead, better yet I could rush creating an artwork. Hmmm... We'll see what can be done.

Take a look at last year's exhibit: Baji 2013

While waiting for February to end, here are a few shots of Baji from 2011 to 2013 using my film cameras:

2011

2012

2013