Bordalo II Combines Salvaged colorful plastics, Industrial Materials, and Other Waste into Lively Trash Animals . Artur Bordalo (Lisbon, 1987) uses the artist name Bordalo II, which he chose as a tribute to his grandfather, the painter Real Bordalo, in order to promote a continuity and reinvention of his artistic legacy. His youth took place between…
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Artist Grant Haffner tries to capture the color and feeling of sunsets burnt into his memories
Artist Grant Haffner tries to capture the color and feeling of sunsets burnt into his memories. Born 1978 in Berkeley, California, the artist was raised in East Hampton, NY. His current art studio is located in Northeast, PA. Grant Haffner was a resident of Long Island’s East End for most of his life. His images are…
Polish artist Anna Bocek’s figurative paintings feature unique vibrant and energetic portraits
Polish artist Anna Bocek’s figurative paintings feature unique vibrant and energetic portraits. For me, the dynamics of the human body and its peculiar beauty is undoubtedly an exciting subject, just like observations of the variability and diversity of human nature. Anna Bocek was born in 1973 in Gdansk Poland, She studied at the Nat. Academy of Fine…
The 8 most exciting new museum and art institutions opening of 2024
The 8 most exciting new museum and art institutions opening of 2024. What are the most exciting new art institutions opening (and reopening) around the world this year? 1. teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. The teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a vast 17,000-square-meter experiential art space in Saadiyat Cultural District, has reached 70% completion. Created as part of a…
JDL aka Judith de Leeuw street artist from Amsterdam
JDL aka Judith de Leeuw street artist from Amsterdam. Judith de Leeuw, also known as JDL street art, creates large- scale murals worldwide in order to draw attention to social issues. period of 6 years she managed to travel and work over 41 countries, including big parts of Europe, Asia and the United states. Growing…
Diane Leonard, An American Impressionist
Diane Leonard, An American Impressionist. Diane Leonard impressionist artist, impressionism, women artists, oil painters, american artist. Diane Leonard is an award winning artist, and one of America’s most highly respected contemporary impressionists. A self-taught artist, Diane began painting in her early twenties while she lived in Boston. She has enjoyed great success with her artwork,…
Mysterious Light in John Hulsey’s Atmospheric Painting
Mysterious Light in John Hulsey’s Atmospheric Painting. John Hulsey is a life-long professional artist with broad experience and expertise in multiple painting mediums, including oil, watercolor, pastel, inks, dyes and gouache. His other professional media include printmaking, photography and sculpture. “I have always believed in the Renaissance idea that an artist should be curious about…
Jason Anderson creates impressionistic views using pixelated patches of pastel-toned oil paint
Jason Anderson creates impressionistic views using pixelated patches of pastel-toned oil paint. My art career started with a stained glass apprenticeship – during which I was lucky enough to work on restoration projects such as York Minster, Gloucester and Wells cathedrals. I quickly progressed onto design work which taught me to compose and stylize subject…