Painting

January 5, 2017

Ethereal Oil Paintings Elegantly Capture the Diverse Beauty of Women and Girls

Cleveland-based artist Stanka Kordic‘s exquisite and ethereal oil paintings gracefully blur the line between figurative art and absolute abstraction. With a penchant for portraiture and a fascination with female subjects, Kordic's oeuvre predominantly portrays beautiful women and young girls. Spanning studies of solitary women, snapshots of children, and precious depictions of mothers and daughters, each piece offers a glimpse into the lives of the individuals.

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December 20, 2016

Artist Uses Crumpled Aluminum as Canvas for Mirrored Oil Paintings

Inspired by the work of old masters, Austrian painter Martin C. Herbst creates classical portraiture with unconventional methods. With his series Hidden Treasures, crumpled aluminum surfaces are painted with portraits that distort and reflect according to the position of the spectator. His subjects peek mysteriously from the aluminum folds, their features casting color along the silvery surface.

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December 15, 2016

Cats Are Tattooing Other Cats in Surreal Japanese Ink Wash Paintings

On their own, tattoos and cats are great. But together—they’re a force to be reckoned with. California-based Japanese artist and tattooist Kazuaki Horitomo combines these two passions into his amusing and surreal illustrations. Working under the name Monmon Cats, the paintings feature felines who wear elaborate body art. Often, the tattoos cover most of their back and torso and leave just their heads free of the imagined ink.

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November 10, 2016

Pop Culture Figures Cleverly Added to Thrift Store Paintings

Looking for a little levity? Dave Pollot‘s clever oil paintings have always brought a smile to our faces. Pollot scours thrift shops for used paintings and prints, which are then transforming into humorous art pieces under his deft hand. He's mastered the art of finding just the right place to insert pop culture figures and references, blending them seamlessly into the pre-existing scenery.

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