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Princes William and Harry's Portrait Absent from the Reopened National Portrait Gallery

June 13, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

In a surprising move, the British National Portrait Gallery has decided not to display the portrait of Princes William and Harry as it reopens its doors this June, following a massive renovation that cost an estimated £35 million.

Carole Feuerman: Immersing Art in the Element of Water

June 14, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Carole Feuerman is an American artist renowned for her hyperrealistic sculptures, often drawing inspiration from water sports and leisure activities. Her works stand out for their extraordinary attention to detail and the lifelike nature of her subjects, who appear to be caught in moments of peaceful repose, water droplets glistening on their bodies.

The Vibrant Artistry of Iris Scott: The Finger Painter Extraordinaire

June 18, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

When it comes to bringing vibrancy and depth to art, American artist Iris Scott takes a unique approach - she paints using her fingers. Employing this age-old technique, she creates vivid and detailed works that convey a heightened, more colorful version of our reality.

Anna Bocek: Breathing Life and Drama into Art with Theatre

June 24, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Anna Bocek, a prominent artist hailing from Poland, was born in 1973. Renowned for her unique approach to art, Bocek often chooses a bright monochromatic background on which she paints a contrasting image, filled with intrinsic dynamics and personal drama - much like the scenes of a theatre, heightened and a tad more vivid than everyday reality.

Heather Hansen: Dancing Her Way into Art

June 25, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Heather Hansen is a remarkable artist from New Orleans who doesn't just paint; she dances her way into art, clutching a piece of charcoal in each hand, transferring her kinetic energy onto the canvas. While Heather mostly creates art in her studio, she occasionally holds public performances where she crafts her masterpieces.

Paco Pomet: Surrealism Meets Historical Imagery

June 26, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

Paco Pomet is a Spanish artist based in Granada, Spain, and has showcased his work in art galleries across Spain, the USA, and Denmark.

Karla Mialynne's Hyper-Realistic Illustrations: Colored Pencils to Acrylic Artistry

June 27, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

American artist Karla Mialynne originally started working with colored pencils. Later, markers and acrylic paints were added to her artistic arsenal. As a result, hyper-realistic paintings were born on a variety of topics, ranging from celebrity portraits to depictions of animals.

Chi Hitotsumatsu: The Art of Crafting Realistic Animal Sculptures from Recycled Newspaper

June 28, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Renowned for her commitment to environmental sustainability, Japanese artist Chi Hitotsumatsu repurposes discarded newspapers into remarkably realistic life-size animal sculptures. The artist follows a meticulous process of wetting the newspaper, twisting it, and then carefully sculpting it to capture the details of her subjects, from their overall form down to their fur or scales.

Sheryl Kelley: Blending Masculine Power and Feminine Grace in Vintage Car Art

July 1, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

American artist Sheryl Kelley exclusively paints vintage cars. For Kelley, her love for automobiles is primarily a deep instinctive attraction to their form, rather than a fondness for the roar of engines.

Peter Mohrbacher's 'Angelarium': A Different Take on Angel Mythology

July 3, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

In 2005, Peter Mohrbacher stumbled upon the vast array of angel names present across the mythologies of the world. Intrigued, he embarked on his project titled "Angelarium". The Chicago-based illustrator has since been painting an ethereal army and guardians of the cosmos, each disembodied entity depicted in accordance with the elemental attribute it's identified with - be it water, earth, or air.

Dennis Wojtkiewicz: A Symphony of Fruits and Flowers in Art

July 5, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

In the world of contemporary art, few can rival the proficiency and dedication of Bowling Green-based artist, Dennis Wojtkiewicz. His specialty? A unique focus on fruits, flowers, and berries, meticulously painted to reflect their essence and subtleties.

Lindsey Kustusch: Capturing the Spirit of San Francisco Through Art

July 6, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Drawing on the inspiration of more than 15 years living in San Francisco, American artist Lindsey Kustusch masterfully captures the spirit and energy of urban life in her artworks. Her unique approach to painting—beginning with an abstract background and then layering it with her own handcrafted knives, brushes, and scrapers—gives her work a distinctive character and intensity.

Intriguing Art on Antique Pages: Discover the Works of Australian Artist, Loui Jover"

July 9, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Renowned Australian artist Loui Jover has been turning heads in the art world with his fascinating technique of painting on the pages of old books. Utilizing a combination of inks and gouache, Jover creates striking imagery on a vintage backdrop, turning each piece into a captivating work of art.

Cristian Marianciuc: A Modern Master of Origami

July 11, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, has found a modern master in Cristian Marianciuc, a Romanian-born artist who currently resides in Australia. Having undertaken a course in Japanese culture during his studies in Sydney, Marianciuc became captivated by the intricate art of origami.

The Happiness in Ordinary Moments: Illustrations by Ji-Hyuk Kim

July 14, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Korean artist Ji-Hyuk Kim believes that happiness can be found in the most ordinary of moments. Through his warm and bright illustrations, he depicts simple pleasures and everyday scenes, from strolls through the park to encounters with loved ones and routine chores. According to Kim, each day offers us at least one reason to smile and feel genuine joy about the world that surrounds us.

The Ongoing Restoration of Versace Designer Ashley Fletcher's 16th Century Italian Villa

July 16, 2023 in Design & Décor by Julian Everett

Versace designer, Ashley Fletcher, has been immersed in an ongoing labor of love for the past eight years, intricately restoring his 16th-century villa located in Piedmont, Italy.

Social Illustrations: Unsettling Truths through the Lens of Rafael Alvarez

July 20, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

Spanish artist and illustrator Rafael Alvarez often provokes discomfort through his striking illustrations, tackling the unpleasant truths of our contemporary society. But it's not just the depiction of life that intrigues, it's the unique perspectives that Alvarez employs to examine various phenomena that truly captivate.

LeRoy Neiman: The Playboy Sketches of an Artistic Mastermind

July 20, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

In the 1980s, the pages of Playboy bore the hallmark of a unique artist who captured the essence of celebrities and society through deft strokes and raw creativity. That artist was LeRoy Neiman, whose sketches for the iconic magazine during that decade painted a vibrant picture of a transformative era.

Warm Hues: The Artistic Journey of Yaoyao Ma Van As

July 21, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Born to immigrant artist parents in Los Angeles on October 8, 1982, Yaoyao Ma Van As embarked on her artistic journey at an early age. Influenced by her parents, she became adept in various facets of Eastern art, ranging from traditional embroidery to painting.

Van Cleef & Arpels Present High Jewellery Collection Inspired by the Aristocratic Grand Tour

July 22, 2023 in Fashion & Style by Charlotte Sinclair

Van Cleef & Arpels, a name synonymous with luxury and elegance, has introduced its latest collection of high jewellery, drawing inspiration from a historical tradition that was prevalent among the aristocracy of the 18th and 19th centuries - the Grand Tour. This enduring tradition, a long journey across Europe, was embarked upon by the fashion house's founder, Andre Suarez, in 1910, which now serves as the creative impetus for this grand collection.

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