Leesa's Views

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77452490116999183512012-02-16T08:20:24.244-05:00Leesa's ViewsLeesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.comBlogger1371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-77937377942155660112012-02-11T10:33:00.002-05:002012-02-11T10:33:29.466-05:00Isabelle Alford-Lago – Painter

Isabelle is based in California and has a number of her Gorilla paintings as street murals. I love the whispy nature of her painting style but also the expression of her gorilla portraits. She seems to be akin to painting gorillas at the moment which are becoming popular. Always good to find your niche! http://isabellealfordlago.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-92074663698524323272012-02-04T09:56:00.002-05:002012-02-04T09:57:27.439-05:00Asger Carlsen – Photographer

This is one ultimately strange dude, originally from Denmark, who resides in the U.S. Taking photos and merging elements to create a very creepy result. Some photos are somewhat pornographic so you've been warned. At first you'll see it's a bland shot of someone not doing very much at all but then realize there's more to it. Take a peek...if you dare! http://www.asgercarlsen.com/ Cheers

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-38895414264659395912012-01-28T12:36:00.002-05:002012-01-28T12:36:10.756-05:00Eric Fortune – Painter

Eric's technique produces a beautiful softness. Online it appears his medium of choice is pencil, conte or pastels but he uses Acrylics on Watercolour paper. It may appear more noticeable in real life but on the web that's what I see. He lives in Columbus, Ohio and has produced many pieces for editorial work. His focus lately has been producing work for gallery shows. http://

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-25425425125826247792012-01-21T10:17:00.004-05:002012-01-21T10:19:42.603-05:00Isaac Cordal – Photographer/Installation Artist

Isaac is a photographer as well as an installation artist from Brussels, Belgium. He has currently launched a book which I found interesting. Small sculptures are placed in several locations around city streets conveying a certain message. These are photographed and is the premise of the book. Although, without having the book handy, I am only guessing. Anyway, you can view the book itself on

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-63221115451356356982012-01-14T11:19:00.002-05:002012-01-14T11:24:30.687-05:00Kirk Reinert – Painter/Illustrator

I came across Kirk's work by researching an art licensing company, McGaw Graphics. His work on their site is all Fantasy artwork which isn't my thing. However, I ventured to his website and was totally mesmerized by his "Reality" paintings. Completely off the wall and intricately detailed. His background has been illustration work for book covers, however, his new reality work is worthy of a

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-45008960408774432432012-01-07T11:04:00.003-05:002012-01-07T11:08:23.235-05:00Allison Sommers – Painter

Allison has a very vivid imagination with incredible detail. Relying heavily on her sketchbooks to nurture this imagination then bring it to life in her painting is an awesome skill I so admire. She's only been showing her work since 2007 but has gained a fair amount of exposure. Although her main website is a blog, if you check out her flickr pages and other links you can see a vast array of

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-21347651605563696142011-12-31T11:35:00.000-05:002011-12-31T11:35:24.450-05:00Isaac Marzioli – Illustrator

This artist has a nice, clean, simple style. Although his work is geared towards children, he has developed a style which is appropriate for licensing. This is a new venture he is currently embarking on as well as a TV show involving his characters. I particularly like his blog as he shows beginning sketches, discusses his process and offers insights into using microstock companies. http://

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-44196230306232621332011-12-24T09:19:00.000-05:002011-12-24T09:19:34.107-05:00Arturo Elena – Fashion Illustrator

I'm gearing slightly off topic with this week's post, however, I don't think Arturo's work will disappoint. A fashion illustrator from Spain with an exceptional off beat style. Long stretched necks and limbs just enhance the overall style he is trying to portray. He's been around for a long time and has numerous illustrations on his website. Worthy of a visit. http://www.arturoelena.com/

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-18161377847044878132011-12-17T09:59:00.000-05:002011-12-17T09:59:52.938-05:00Megan Majewski – Painter

Ahhh, homegrown Canadian talent!!! Based in Vancouver, BC, Megan has a background in Computer Animation but her main love is painting. A charismatic technique of quirky oddities invoking your funny bone indeed. Worthy of a visit. http://www.deadkittie.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-15898941192077565112011-12-10T09:30:00.000-05:002011-12-10T09:30:08.511-05:00Kate MccGuire – Sculptor

I am always impressed by artists who stand out from the crowd. Kate is one of them. Her ability to recycle the feathers of pigeons and turn them into stunning sculptures is definitely what I call "talent". The ebb and flow of her pieces is breathtaking. Who would have thought those pesky birds could turn out to become such beautiful masterpieces. http://www.katemccgwire.com Cheers ++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-62538781802551470492011-12-03T11:28:00.000-05:002011-12-03T11:28:37.746-05:00Leontine Greenberg – Painter

Leontine resides in the U.S. and is what I would call an emerging artist. From her C.V. it appears she's only been exhibiting since 2009. I love the delicate aspect to her paintings which are mainly watercolour. Subject matter seems to be mainly birds, rabbits and odd contraptions represented in a whimsical manner. Lovely work! http://leontinegreenberg.tumblr.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-2232317207768583582011-11-26T10:08:00.000-05:002011-11-26T10:08:10.915-05:00Adam Wallacavage – Sculptor and Photographer

If you are looking for something different for your home decor, this is an artist worth looking at. Based in the U.S., he has created some interesting chandeliers that would definitely strike up a conversation around the dinner table. Or living room or hallway, depending upon where it's hanging. At first, he just made one for himself to complete his "Ocean" theme room in his home which was an

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-73309676490211465372011-11-19T10:00:00.002-05:002011-11-19T10:07:47.780-05:00Beth Robinson – Doll Maker

Based in Vermont, Beth is a self-taught artist/doll maker. Her dolls are not for kids though! They are slightly twisted, distorted and creepy. However, the wonder of imagination always intrigues and fascinates me. Take a wander over to her site to view her creations. Christmas is coming!!! This is a short video clip with Beth introducing her work. There are a couple more videos on her site too.

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-51015457451754748532011-11-12T09:32:00.000-05:002011-11-12T09:32:42.153-05:00Jimmy Pickering – Painter

The style of Jimmy Pickering could be compared with Tim Burton's, however, he confirms that when he began drawing, there was no Tim Burton in the mass public eye. He began illustrating children's books, with what appears to be his first, dating back to 2001 - "Somethin' Pumpkin". He has evolved into a well established artist in the U.S. with gallery shows and an online store. I just wish he had

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-5421359237026744662011-11-05T10:53:00.000-04:002011-11-05T10:53:02.627-04:00Amanda Louise Spayd – Dollmaker

Here is an artist who truly represents the "waste not" idea of recycling. She scours the forest and antique stores for treasures that can be conformed into these unique dolls. Using old fabrics, bones and trinkets, she also creates molds for the faces with quirky expressions and intricate details. Talented indeed. Below are links to her main website, flickr page and someone else's blog who has a

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-3211010073044041062011-10-29T09:56:00.001-04:002011-10-29T09:58:03.704-04:00Erica Calardo – Painter

In the latest issue of Hi-Fructose magazine I came across an advertisement for a gallery showing Italian Pop Surrealism located in Rome. A whole mess of artists whose work is similar to what I've been posting on this blog. Since I can't take a trip to Rome right now, I am going to focus on posting some of these artists here. Erica being my first. This photo is from a series she did on wood

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-79435932368611266662011-10-22T11:27:00.000-04:002011-10-22T11:27:57.530-04:00Mike Worrall – Painter

Mike Worrall's painting style is not unique. Very traditional oil techniques, however, it's the interesting subject matter that caught my eye. He has an extensive body of work spanning many years. I admire the imagination and constant flow of creativity in his work. It's also interesting to see the progression over a 10 year period of an artist's work, style and their ideas. http://

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-65584068197439695822011-10-15T17:47:00.000-04:002011-10-15T17:47:11.954-04:00Troy Brooks – Painter

Troy is a home grown artist (I think). He talks about Toronto and has shown here as well, so I'm guessing he's from here and still lives here. Go see his show at Pentimento Gallery beginning Oct. 27 till Nov. 27. to find out more. I just might!!! http://www.troybrooks.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-87516131445813978052011-10-08T09:12:00.000-04:002011-10-08T09:12:45.729-04:00Andrew B. Myers – Photographer

Andrew is an emerging photographer from Toronto. What I like about his work so far is just the cleanliness of his images. Crisp, clean with no distractions. I also like his website. Clean and crisp as well! http://www.andrewbmyers.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-10233463060535168382011-10-01T08:22:00.000-04:002011-10-01T08:22:12.796-04:00Vincent Altamore – Digital Caricature Artist

I love artists who can do caricatures and do them really well. Vincent is one of those artists. Although his website is currently being revamped, you can view his talent on his blog. http://vincentaltamore.blogspot.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-12434832925722571522011-09-24T21:08:00.000-04:002011-09-24T21:08:10.357-04:00Nik Ainley – Digital Illustrator

Nik is based out of the UK. But interesting he first started in physics. Then moved on to the digital realm. Most of what I like about his work is his typographical renditions. There are several on his website. If you love type, check it out. http://www.shinybinary.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-79542829286774906102011-09-17T07:50:00.000-04:002011-09-17T07:50:28.673-04:00Xiau-Fong Wee – Painter

Although the pic above is in charcoal, Xiau-Fong is actually a painter. On her site are 3 sections, the other 2 show her paintings but I particularly liked these charcoal series. Really cute! http://xiaufong.com/index.php Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-31640485650044106232011-09-10T10:31:00.000-04:002011-09-10T10:31:07.208-04:00Jessica Joslin – Sculpture

Jessica's intriguing use of old, antique baubles and parts along with bones, fabric and bits is worth a visit. What an imagination indeed! Definitely a good use of recycling!!! http://jessicajoslin.com/jessica/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-75321547427331342522011-08-27T15:59:00.000-04:002011-08-27T15:59:35.884-04:00Esao Andrews – Painter

Esao is a U.S. based painter who works mainly in oils. I found his work from the early 2000's quite interesting. Also a couple of time lapse paintings on his blog. http://www.esao.net/index.php Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-61421349654355119092011-08-20T07:52:00.000-04:002011-08-20T07:52:34.049-04:00Josh Taylor – Painter

Currently residing in Vermont, Josh is a successful graduate of the Pratt Institute in NY. His style is a mix of acrylic, ink and collage. The bio on his website is a tad odd though but worth a read. www.joshtaylorart.net Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-87359697829333511272011-08-13T21:34:00.000-04:002011-08-13T21:34:32.856-04:00Jacub Gagnon – Painter

Jacub is an emerging artist from Toronto. Woohoo!!! Worthy of a visit! http://www.jacubgagnon.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-90560152701694807512011-08-06T19:12:00.000-04:002011-08-06T19:12:29.890-04:00Anton Semenov – Digital artist/illustrator

This is one awesome piece by Anton, a Russian based digital artist. His illustration work is just as appealing and detailed. Unfortunately I couldn't find a truly dedicated website but he has a blog and shows his work on a few other sites listed below. http://gloom82.livejournal.com/ http://www.behance.net/Gloom82 http://gloom82.deviantart.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-14355130067588056112011-07-30T10:40:00.000-04:002011-07-30T10:40:54.068-04:00Amy Palmer – Illustrator/Painter

Sorry for not posting last week. I was up North enjoying the sounds and smells of summer! Onto this week's find is the delightfully quirky work of Amy Palmer. Based in the U.S., the majority of her work is done in pencil. Beautifully executed. Some oils but mainly pencil. Each piece has a message of wisdom or lessons learned. I've posted the link to her site as well as to an art gallery

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-420301758672824942011-07-16T11:18:00.000-04:002011-07-16T11:18:02.922-04:00Jeremy Dower – Painter

I'm reposting Jeremy Dower because his website is now finished. Although he calls his work "paintings" they do look like digital paintings but nevertheless he has a specific style I have never seen before. Holographic in a way that adds mystery. Worth a wander. http://www.jeremydower.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-81717206174037312252011-07-09T08:35:00.000-04:002011-07-09T08:35:55.409-04:00Robert Bowen – Painter

A San Francisco based artist, Robert's work engages familiar iconic figures in some very strange surroundings or circumstances. A tad on the strange side, but that's what I like. http://robertbowenart.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-80262970168226348042011-07-02T11:05:00.000-04:002011-07-02T11:05:51.868-04:00Jen Stark – Sculptor

Jen just recently had a show here in Toronto and I missed it. Would have gone if I knew of her before hand. She's featured in the current issue of Hi-Fructose. Amazing work with paper, wood and patience!!!! http://www.jenstark.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-5345158322260322822011-06-25T12:23:00.000-04:002011-06-25T12:23:01.775-04:00Noir Nouar – Painter

This LA based artist has a general theme across all her paintings. Food! Sinister in some cases but overall quite entertaining. Her website doesn't have a bio which is disappointing as I would like to know how she came up with her name. Interesting and very unique. http://noirnouar.com/home.html Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-61866462416400470572011-06-18T09:22:00.000-04:002011-06-18T09:22:16.268-04:00Scott Radke – Sculptor

Scott is based in Ohio and has an extensive background showing his marionettes. He has produced work for movies/videos such as Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, been interviewed in numerous magazines and has an incredible cv of gallery shows. One simple idea that's been expanded upon and that's it. http://www.scottradke.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-68675475986809558112011-06-11T09:42:00.001-04:002011-06-11T09:44:19.283-04:00Steve Belmarsh – Illustrator

Steve is a US based artist. I noticed his illustrations in a Canson Fine Art paper ad in the latest issue of Juxtapoz magazine. Although he's still working on his own website, you can view his work on deviantart.com. Quirky oddities painted simply. Kinda wonder what his dreams are like! http://sbelmarsh.deviantart.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-77098218029681906812011-06-04T08:36:00.000-04:002011-06-04T08:36:10.756-04:00Aunia Kahn – Painter/Photographer

Aunia is a US based self taught painter. She's been painting for many years and has an extensive body of work to show for it. It's unfortunate she had a traumatic childhood, however, this was her driving force to achieve the success she has today. Her photography is not as extensive but still interesting. http://www.auniakahn.com/index.html Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-86375507747613474602011-05-28T07:37:00.000-04:002011-05-28T07:37:25.842-04:00Matt Lyon – Illustrator

Matt is a UK based graphic designer/illustrator. I like his complex illustrations that are actually simple bits, doodles, coloured and mixed together. When all is complete, it seems to work nicely! http://www.c8six.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-20879525340472672422011-05-21T08:53:00.000-04:002011-05-21T08:53:22.190-04:00Samuli Heimonen – Painter

Samuli was born and resides in Finland. His paintings focus on using animals as metaphors. Each painting has a meaning. Simple technique but nevertheless, it still has impact. His site is in Finnish however the link below should take you to the English version of his landing page. http://samuliheimonen.com/web/index.php?id=2 Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-75335371215457766992011-05-14T10:39:00.000-04:002011-05-14T10:39:59.495-04:00Kris Kuksi – Sculptor and Painter

Darnit! I missed Kris who was here May 4 for a book signing at Narwhal Art Projects then for an artist talk, May 5 at the Toronto School of Art. I've seen his sculptures on the web as well as in mags and thought I already posted about him but apparently I didn't. He is one very talented artist and viewing his paintings shows his transition of work over the years to his now current body of work

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-10330333982533513092011-05-07T10:32:00.000-04:002011-05-07T10:32:20.769-04:00Jana Brike – Painter

Born in Riga, Latvia, Jana began her art career at a very early age. Attending the most respectable art elementary school in Latvia at the age of 10. Her work was beginning to surface publicly by the age of 15. Don't know how old she is now, but she remains in Riga with worldwide group and solo shows in her CV. http://janabrike.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-56543214764767049972011-04-30T09:36:00.000-04:002011-04-30T09:36:09.329-04:00Kevin Titzer – Sculptor

Kevin's unique pieces are all made from washed up debris from the Ohio river. Mainly driftwood which has been smoothed and cleaned from its' time in the river. Apparently the only thing he actually purchases are nails! On his site are links to gallery shows he's participated in as well as a TV show interview worth the viewing. A small glimpse into his studio and how he puts together his pieces.

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-91752300987141968732011-04-23T17:52:00.000-04:002011-04-23T17:52:40.756-04:00Caia Koopman – Painter

Caia is a US based painter whose work reminds me of a modern day Betty Boop. The majority of her work is based on females with wide eyes mostly looking right at you with attitude. Whimsical elements thrown in to the mix make her work quite enjoyable to look at. http://www.caiakoopman.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-33544987412746084772011-04-16T19:20:00.000-04:002011-04-16T19:20:37.755-04:00Tatiana Suarez – Painter

Tatiana is a Miami native currently living in Brooklyn. Her paintings are all of wide eyed women who sometimes have little critters hanging about. Worth a quick trip! http://www.tatisuarez.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-40258394524211599962011-04-09T08:53:00.000-04:002011-04-09T08:53:41.742-04:00Paul Barnes – Painter

Paul resides in Scotland but has had tremendous success with his work in the US. Showing at most of the underground art Galleries. Currently his main website is under construction, however, I've included a few other links that show his work. I love the softness of his painting style. http://paul-barnes.com/ http://www.thumbtackpress.com/browse/artists.php?cPath=178 http://www.myspace.com/

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-37389789060985738232011-04-02T17:46:00.000-04:002011-04-02T17:46:32.638-04:00Michael Page – Painter

Thanks again to Hi-Fructose for featuring Michael's work. If you can't wait for the newstand copy of the mag to see his work, take a wander. http://www.michaelpageart.com/Ihomemain.htm Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-58896034472001025772011-03-26T18:21:00.000-04:002011-03-26T18:21:26.773-04:00Annie Owens – Illustrator

Annie is one of the co-founders of my fave magazine, Hi-Fructose. Her delicate style is a mix of watercolour and ink. Beautifully executed and worthy of your time. http://ouchclub.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-45258776397796753272011-03-19T08:00:00.000-04:002011-03-19T08:00:15.445-04:00Squink! – painter and Kidrobot designer

Tucked away in a small UK town near Sheffield lives this artist known as Squink! Have no idea if Squink is a he or she but their paintings remind me of another fave artist of mine. In addition to painting, this artist also creates custom Kidrobots. Never heard of these before but they do look very cute! The link below will take you to their blog showing both, as well as, where you can purchase.

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-66055178247862891712011-03-12T08:26:00.002-05:002011-03-12T08:27:22.493-05:00Steven Kenny – Painter

Steven has been painting for numerous years with the focus on blending humans with nature. Some very interesting concepts I found while viewing his work. I love this one especially because I love trees! http://stevenkenny.com/default.asp Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-12035677465132164982011-03-05T09:14:00.000-05:002011-03-05T09:14:57.850-05:00Buddy Nestor – Painter

Not sure if Buddy uses any mind altering substances while doing his portraits, but they are definitely unique. http://buddynestorartwork.com/home Cheers +++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-79883744976923754372011-02-26T10:07:00.002-05:002011-02-26T10:08:25.791-05:00Lukas Kandl – Painter

Lukas was born in Prague but moved to Paris later on in life. His work is a mix of surrealism and fantasy. Some of his pieces remind me of Dali. Not just the content but his technique as well. His website is French which can be easily translated by your browser. No translation needed to view his paintings! http://www.kandl.net/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-29449483227531234112011-02-19T10:35:00.000-05:002011-02-19T10:35:44.944-05:00Natasha Newton – Painter

I know, Natasha's work doesn't really fall under the creepy, weird, surreal work that I normally feature, however I do like her style very much and think she's worthy of listing here. http://theblackbirdsings.typepad.com/natasha_newton/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-61401670069144639202011-02-12T12:28:00.000-05:002011-02-12T12:28:56.982-05:00Anthony Pointius – painter

What I like about Anthony's work is it appears to incorporate a photograph imbedded somewhere in each piece which is then worked over with paint/illustration. At least, that's how I interpret his work. Take a look for yourself. http://theartofanthonypontius.blogspot.com/ Cheers +++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-83972818551100796242011-02-05T10:16:00.001-05:002011-02-05T10:18:38.979-05:00Brandi Milne – Painter

Brandi is a young, Califnornia based artist with plenty of pieces under her belt. Her main medium is acrylic and ink on wooden panel. I love the smoothness of wooden panel compared to canvas and would love to see her work up close. http://www.brandimilne.com/ Cheers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-16101853886229644602011-01-29T09:50:00.000-05:002011-01-29T09:50:33.320-05:00Gianluca Mattia – illustrator

Gianluca lives in Italy and has transferred his drawing skills from paper to digital. Something I am trying to learn but he has mastered it well. At the time of this post, his main website is currently undergoing construction, however I found a MySpace page of his. If you have 5 minutes, watch the video he's posted of him doing a pencil drawing. Also, if you Google his name and view images,

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-84910685929214395042011-01-22T10:02:00.001-05:002011-01-22T10:04:36.980-05:00Shohei Otomo - Illustrator

Wow, this Japanese artist is extremely talented with a ballpoint pen. Thanks to a recent Facebook posting by Hi-Fructose I would probably not have come across his work. I've listed several sites because Shohei's site is in Japanese and just a tad too simple compared to his complex ink drawings. The other links show several of his pieces so much better to visit them too. http://www.hakuchi.jp/

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-27153050100085688952011-01-15T07:23:00.000-05:002011-01-15T07:23:25.534-05:00Anthony Clarkson – Painter

Anthony is doing what Anthony loves to do and that's paint. He's one of those talented few that makes his living from his art. And so deserving. He's mastered a beautiful technique with a twist of off beat humour as his subject matter. I'll look forward to seeing what products he imprints his work onto when he has it all set up. But for now, his revamped site displays his artwork for sale. http

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-76595819705814046112011-01-08T09:28:00.003-05:002011-01-08T09:33:34.703-05:00Alex Pardee – Illustrator

This will be short and sweet. Alex is an established illustrator both professionally and personally. I noticed an ad in Juxtapoz for an upcoming show but his work has been on the cover before. Check out his personal stuff if you like his style.http://eyesuckink.com/Cheers+++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-63968016495341117032011-01-01T09:39:00.002-05:002011-01-01T09:50:14.976-05:00Cristina Beller – Illustrator

Cristina is a young and very talented artist. If her description is up-to-date, she is still in art college. Although she doesn't have a dedicated website...yet, you can view her work on deviant art. She creates jewelry as well but her illustration work is the most intriguing. If you visit her page, select "prints" from the top menu. Another interesting aspect is she sells some of her work on

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-66049073759899022912010-12-25T09:52:00.002-05:002010-12-25T09:58:37.081-05:00Destino – Disney and Dali

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-28315225886290007972010-12-18T10:18:00.002-05:002010-12-18T10:25:15.837-05:00Josef Fastus – Painter, Photographer

If you like Salvador Dali's work, I think you will like Josef's "Organic Compounds" series of paintings. Intriguing objects with a sense of fluidity very much like Dali's. There are other works and photographs on his site, however, his most recent are the best. http://www.joseffastus.eu/en/Cheers+++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-84617107111807143882010-12-11T08:34:00.006-05:002010-12-11T08:46:08.879-05:00Creepy Christine – Illustrator

Creepy Christine, a.k.a. Christine Stait Gardner, was at this year's One of a Kind Show. I'm so glad to have spotted her. Quirky illustrations produced on a wide range of handcrafted products. From cards to buttons to magnets and other interesting items. Her website shows off all her wares. If you like Tim Burton's style of drawing, then you'll like Creepy Christine. http://

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-63150479409927840982010-12-04T09:28:00.004-05:002010-12-04T09:39:00.995-05:00David Bennett – Glass Sculptor

I know this is off the mark of what I usually post but I accidentally came across David's work and had to post. I am a fan of Cirque du Soleil and when I saw his glass sculptures, it reminded me of this talented troupe. David's unique sculptures are definitely one of a kind. The picture I posted is actually a chandelier. One of a few that you can see once you visit his site. Although he resides

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-38095791227506967702010-11-27T10:34:00.004-05:002010-11-27T10:40:00.250-05:00Jessica Ward – Illustrator

The long lost art of graphite pencil has been maintained beautifully by Jessica. A newcomer to the art world, however, does not mean she has little to show for it. Many pieces on her site, which are quite detailed, shows her dedication to the medium. I love graphite and if you do too, her work is worthy of your viewing.http://www.jessicawardart.com/Cheers+++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-60122483984271241242010-11-20T09:28:00.003-05:002010-11-20T09:38:28.574-05:00Sarah Joncas – Painter

Thank you NOW magazine for your "Art Link" section which caught my eye this week. Sarah Joncas, a young Canadian artist, is having a print signing at Sevan Art Gallery today. She has quite a bit of work under her belt already which you will see if you take a wander over to her site. Good Luck Sarah, I think you will do quite well in your career!http://www.teapartylove.digitalinkz.com/

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-50910082649752291302010-11-13T10:03:00.003-05:002010-11-13T10:11:47.657-05:00Scott Scheidly – Painter

After reviewing Scott's site, there is a definite progression of his work. If you review his archives you'll notice his style and subject matter changes over time and improves to his current work today. Quite interesting visuals of noseless females. Definitely visit his archives as some sections are quite funny as well as his short bio. http://www.flounderart.com/Cheers++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-62301769188994086712010-11-06T09:38:00.002-04:002010-11-06T09:47:11.733-04:00Jasmine Worth – Painter

Halloween is over and back to some normalcy. Jasmine's work is not mainstream but quite unique. Softly painted with muted colours and slightly odd subject matter brings out the eeriness in a very subtle way. Her website is simple and easy to navigate so take a quick wander if you like her style.http://www.jasmineworth.com/index.htmlCheers++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-7440387832630820942010-10-30T10:44:00.003-04:002010-10-30T10:55:20.153-04:00Paul Booth – Tattoo artist

Alrighty, it's ghoulish time! Paul, who happens to be a well known Tattoo artist in NYC, has included painting on canvas as well as skin. His studio looks more like a haunted house than a tattoo parlour but I'm sure that's the whole attraction. Very talented as a painter and his work fits right in with this weekend's creepiness!!http://www.darkimages.com/Cheers++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-83461563981916653662010-10-23T09:00:00.003-04:002010-10-23T09:11:56.583-04:00Kaitlin Beckett – Illustrator

There aren't too many female artists that explore the creepy, dark depths of their imaginations but I do come across a few. And Kaitlin is one of them. Although not too creepy, her work explores critters – real or fictional. What I like about her work is her style. Delicate, detailed, colourful and simple. She lives in Australia and am sure the creepy crawlers of the Outback are a wonderful

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-85709992243007000712010-10-16T09:33:00.004-04:002010-10-16T09:39:29.495-04:00Karl Persson – Painter

Halloween is approaching and Karl's goulish paintings fit perfectly. Another artist who explores the depths of their imagination and is not afraid to express his dark discoveries. Take a wander...if you dare!http://www.karlpersson.org/Cheers+++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-61380970862647198882010-10-09T09:41:00.003-04:002010-10-09T09:58:25.101-04:00Jessica Fortner – Sculptor/Illustrator

A Toronto artist, Jessica's work is a mix of sculpting characters which are then photographed to produce the final image. Similar to Andy Hixon who I posted here in July 2009. But of course, not the same. A tremendous amount of work is involved to create one image which is explained on her site. Nothing absurd, grotesque or wacky but I like her technique and the attention to detail she maintains

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-73486854305186464082010-10-03T10:53:00.003-04:002010-10-03T11:02:14.831-04:00Fulvio Bonavia – Photographer

Accidentally came across Fulvio's work while surfin and thought you might enjoy viewing it. An Italian commercial photographer who definitely has a creative flare. Upon visiting his site, I would suggest you look under "Work" and view "A matter of taste" then"Scent of Flower" as well as his commissioned work which is where I pulled the above image from.http://www.fulviobonavia.com/Cheers+++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-36398447757084742802010-09-25T10:06:00.004-04:002010-09-25T10:13:44.925-04:00Blaine Fontana – Illustrator/Painter

Blaine has been around for awhile. I remember coming across his work years ago in one of the mags I read faithfully. I'm sure most of you are aware of him or at least have seen his work/style around. I thought to myself, self...I think I should include him in my list of artists posted on my blog. And now I have.http://www.blainefontana.com/Cheers++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-7949709783569893952010-09-18T09:21:00.003-04:002010-09-18T09:28:20.055-04:00Brom – Illustrator/Painter

What can I say, Brom is the granddaddy of the dark and twisted. And I cannot keep this blog going without including his work as well. You are probably already aware of who he is because he's been around for quite some time, however, if you haven't heard of him, then you're in for a treat.Check out his site, his publications and his Facebook page. I don't have much else to add, his work says it

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-63643412651610953882010-09-11T11:54:00.003-04:002010-09-11T12:04:42.496-04:00Joel Hustak – Concept Artist, Illustrator and Painter

What a delight it was to see Joel's work on the front cover of the latest Applied Arts magazine. I immediately searched through the mag to find out who this person was. A recent graduate from Sheridan College and true Canadian (originally from Saskatchewan). Although his main career interest is in concept art for movies, games etc., I think he would also do quite well as an elite fine art

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-75672393869070012102010-09-04T09:02:00.004-04:002010-09-04T09:18:18.241-04:00Julie Campagna – Sculptor

I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Julie and viewing her work up close at the Sunnyside Beach Art Show last weekend. WOW, amazing! Her sense of humour fits perfectly with my love for "off the wall" art. Although, I'm not a huge fan of sculpture, her pieces bring a smile to my face as well as wonderment. Mainly bronze but my faves were her wax reliefs. Exquisite and presented in such a

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-67575212409317914612010-08-27T21:15:00.012-04:002010-08-27T21:52:17.610-04:00Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show – this weekend

Yes, I'm posting on Friday because I'm exhibiting at the Sunnyside Beach Art Show this weekend. I made it down there after work, picked up a catalogue and quickly flipped through it. If you're in the neighbourhood, stop by to check out these artists who I think are worthy of a visit.Jon Muldoon – PhotographerWojtek Biczysko – SculptorStan Krzyzanowski – OCAD teacher/Video Installation ArtistPS:

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-979277092986381342010-08-21T13:43:00.004-04:002010-08-21T13:46:54.017-04:00Matt Dangler – Painter

Matt is a U.S. artist who I think has a fascination for insects and small creatures. Love his technique and sense of humour. Hoping he'll make it down to Toronto with a show sometime. Would be worth the visit to see his work up close.http://www.mattdangler.com/Cheers++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-46930131821825753952010-08-14T11:13:00.008-04:002010-08-14T11:50:05.229-04:00Bobby Chui – Digital Illustrator

Bobby Chui is a Toronto based illustrator as well as a teacher at Sheridan College. His main work is digital and also works for a company called Imaginism Studios which produces art for the publishing, television and movie industries. He's one of many talented artists who contribute at this company. His work is crisp, clean, colourful and a little wacky. Although he doesn't seem to have a

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-7289738462126645322010-08-07T08:48:00.003-04:002010-08-07T08:54:12.614-04:00Chris Jordan – Photographic Artist

This image must be sign on Chris' website as this small capture does not have the same impact. It depicts 28,000 42-gallon barrels, the amount of oil consumed in the United States every two minutes (equal to the flow of a medium-sized river).Chris' work is an eye opener for sure. His focus is environmental and the impact from a visual standpoint of our consumer consumption. With the help of

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-52426198570279792052010-07-31T09:29:00.003-04:002010-07-31T09:35:20.195-04:00Vladstudio – Illustrator

Sorry...again...for not posting last weekend. I had an opportunity to stay at a friend's cottage to escape for the weekend. Back in the city this weekend and my post today is a Russian artist, Vlad Gerasimov. I stumbled across his website and just love his desktop wallpapers. I currently have one on my laptop. So cute, well executed and vibrant. He also offers many of his designs in various

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-44741543207415004842010-07-17T12:39:00.004-04:002010-07-17T12:43:47.395-04:00Kerem Beyit – Digital Illustrator

If you like Brom, Kerem's work is just as perfectly mastered. Lots of fantasy art on his site, including personal work as well as professional work. I'm not a huge fan of Dragons and Serpents but I do like his. http://www.theartofkerembeyit.com/Cheers+++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-52724656237704262062010-07-10T09:50:00.005-04:002010-07-10T09:59:42.852-04:00Gisli Ari Hafsteinsson – Hair and Makeup Artist

From what I have read it appears Gisli is from the Netherlands, however, not entirely sure. I don't even know if Gisli is a man or woman. On their website, their Bio page is still in the works so not much info other than he/she has won a few Coiffure awards. At first glance though, I would say Gisli is a photographer but it appears Gisli works in conjunction with a photographer named Javi. They

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-69032064803042089392010-07-03T09:10:00.007-04:002010-07-03T09:34:02.788-04:00Domenico Dell'Osso – Painter

Not sure how this happened but I received a friend request from Domenico via Facebook. I don't know him at all but when I looked at his profile, ahh, he's an artist. And a very good one at that. Unfortunately, his website is in Italian with no English alternative. But his FB page is in English which helps. Anyway, upon further surfing, he's also done some installations which he posts on YouTube.

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-26092828808106720102010-06-26T10:54:00.004-04:002010-06-26T11:00:18.984-04:00Jason Limon – Illustrator/Painter/Sculptor

Me thinks me found a new fave artist. Flipping through one of my fab mags, a gallery in NY listed a whack of artists with thumbnails for an upcoming show. However, they didn't list what thumbnail belonged to what artist. So...I had to Google several artists before I came across Jason's work. Absolutely divine find. His style, technique and subject matter are truly unique. Lovely to look at,

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-118825182712196392010-06-19T11:22:00.004-04:002010-06-19T11:30:08.913-04:00Os Gêmeos – Graffiti Art

OK, I'm not a big fan of Graffiti but Os Gêmeos (twins, in Portuguese), is the work of twin brothers, Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo. From Brazil, their work sends a different message than what most graffiti stands for (which I don't understand). However, to see their work on the side of a building or wall is enjoyable to view. Quirky, comical and whimsical. Their website is more of a blog of photos

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-24416796654457347682010-06-12T10:44:00.004-04:002010-06-12T10:48:36.794-04:00Meredith Dittmar – Sculptor

Meredith's work is fascinating. Working with polymer clay, she creates these amazingly detailed pieces which are colourful and intriquing. She also creates toys for children and works with animation too. Her website covers it all. Would love to see her work here in TO.http://www.corporatepig.com/Cheers+++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-78529697218601985942010-06-05T09:20:00.004-04:002010-06-05T09:25:16.488-04:00Cameron Tiede – Illustrator

Cameron was originally from Canada but moved to the US. His work is adorable and portrays wonky monsters in beautiful, bright colours. The paintings posted on his website are a bit dull. I think it's just the transition or how the images were posted. But if you travel over to his blog, there are photos showing his work in a gallery. Much more vibrant and probably more accurate in colour. I love

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-22745972570235094442010-05-29T09:22:00.003-04:002010-05-29T09:33:50.572-04:00Audrey Kawasaki – Painter

Once again my schedule has prevented me from keeping up with my posts. Please forgive me! I will try to be more diligent. This week's post was recommended by a friend, Kim Ratigan. I've seen Audrey's work in Juxtapoz before. When venturing onto her website then her live journal, her work will be on the front cover of Hi-Fructose's Collector Edition 2 Box Set and Hardcover book coming out in June.

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-42184275755069708162010-05-08T08:29:00.003-04:002010-05-08T08:35:42.098-04:00Keith Graves – Illustrator

Came across Keith's work in Communication Arts Illustration Annual 51. Great story teller with the visual impact of his illustrations to go with it. When you visit his site, check out his illustrated books, 2 short videos (very cute) and the gallery of other images. He's got a great sense of humour! http://www.keithgravesart.com/Cheers++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-31089256541077612492010-05-01T09:43:00.003-04:002010-05-01T09:48:34.441-04:00Mateo Dineen – Illustrator

Yes, I know I'm getting behind. Last weekend was a very busy one. My apologies for not posting. I was hoping the numerous video clips from Real Annoying Orange would keep you amused for awhile.This week's post is Mateo's work. Originally from California but now based in Berlin, his illustrations are quite humorous. Love his style as well. Upon visiting his website, he has a video link showing

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-11497105919873553882010-04-18T12:12:00.005-04:002010-04-18T12:19:26.288-04:00Real Annoying Orange – Video

I stumbled across this while searching for artists to post and found it too irresistible to pass up. Gotta check out the site to see more videos. http://www.youtube.com/realannoyingorangeCheers+++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-87391029669364969202010-04-10T09:57:00.004-04:002010-04-10T10:02:19.964-04:00Dan Borris – Photographer

Texas couple Dan and Alejandra Borris have created a remarkably funny concept. Dan is a professional photographer and his wife was a Yoga teacher. An idea came to them to do photos of Dogs and Cats in Yoga poses. They try positioning the animals as best they can to the pose then the final stance is produced in Photoshop. Hilarious!!! They initially created calendars in 2009 which became so

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-2218571076840991702010-03-28T06:54:00.003-04:002010-03-28T07:01:30.342-04:00Emily Cooper – Photographer

I thought it was time to start looking for Canadian based artists to add here. Haven't come across any strange or quirky work as of yet but I'll keep looking. Emily lives in Vancouver and just recently exhibited at The Artist Project here in Toronto. I checked out her work and really liked her style. Especially in her "Art II" section. Another interesting section on her site is the "Retouching".

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-53765919919939761622010-03-20T10:26:00.005-04:002010-03-20T10:35:18.960-04:00Aaron Koblin – Data Visualizer

Sorry for not posting last week. I had two full days of shooting so was unable to post. But now, we're back to normal and today's artist is quite extraordinary. Aaron is featured in this month's issue of Juxtapoz. His work is scientific, mathematical and highly technical. He works at Google's Creative Lab as their Technology Lead. Below I've listed 3 links which cover some very interesting ideas

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-9691702284309825022010-03-06T10:31:00.003-05:002010-03-06T10:37:23.638-05:00Laura Laine – Fashion Illustrator

A surrealistic fashion illustrator from Finland, Laura has produced illustrations for various publications. I like her style. From the large, flowing locks right down to the quirky, itsy bitsy feet she definitely has mastered her own style.http://www.lauralaine.net/Cheers++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-58670404948055203142010-02-28T10:09:00.003-05:002010-02-28T10:12:46.102-05:00Raymond Sepulveda – Digital Painter

I thought this was a fitting post for the upcoming Tim Burton movie "Alice in Wonderland". This artist begins his work in Illustrator then puts on all the finishing touches in Photoshop. No 3D program used. Just airbrushing in PS. Beautifully done! There isn't much personal info on his website, however, he does offer wallpaper downloads of some of his images. http://wonderlost.xanthic.net/

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-17499895348608914092010-02-20T08:49:00.003-05:002010-02-20T08:54:35.225-05:00Christopher Conte – Sculptor

Terminator is one of my fave movies and Christopher has done a spectacular job of producing a similar replica of the arm. However, not surprising if you read up on his background. His career started off in the prosthetics field making artificial limbs for amputees. His other pieces are spiders and skulls to name a few. Well worth a visit. http://www.microbotic.org/portfolio.htmCheers+++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-48310832419958809452010-02-13T07:58:00.002-05:002010-02-13T08:03:46.362-05:00Yoko D'Holbachie – Painter

Yoko, from Japan, produces these brightly coloured paintings in oil. The representation on the net dulls the saturation of the colours for sure so I can just imagine how brilliant these are in real life. Anyway, a very talented woman with a vivid imagination. Lots to look at on her site if you have the time.http://www.dholbachie.com/index.shtmlCheers++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-53780744960661638292010-02-06T09:18:00.003-05:002010-02-06T09:24:19.375-05:00Daniel Lee – Digital Artist

On Facebook a friend of mine commented on how similar the creatures were in Avatar to Daniel Lee's "Manimals" work. I've never heard or seen Daniel's work so I took a look. Cool!! All produced digitally but quite realistic. I haven't seen Avatar yet but definitely can see the similar comparisons between the two. Except Daniel's Manimals are flesh tone. His work has been featured in several

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-65270815002081381102010-01-30T09:00:00.005-05:002010-01-30T09:17:16.082-05:00Bogdan Zwir – Experimental Photographer

From Russia, Bogdan calls himself an Experimental Photographer, however it appears his work looks more like oil paintings. A quick review of his website and wow, he has a lot of work. Also been featured in several Digital Photography magazines and won several awards. Worthy of your time!http://www.zwir.ru/Cheers++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leesa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670799261852170683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745249011699918351.post-79853586502737129622010-01-23T09:53:00.004-05:002010-01-23T09:58:15.245-05:00Christophe Gilbert – Photographer

Since I am heavily focussed right now on my upcoming exhibition at Starbucks, I am in the "photography" mode. Here is another photographer who is a professional represented by two agents. One in the US and one in Europe. His website is strictly a gallery showcase so not much info on him specifically and I am tight on time so can't do the research. Yes, call me lazy today!!! Anyway, take a wander

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