We kissed Elizabeth Winnel and we liked it. The Toronto, based painter received a BFA from in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Her current work begins each painting with a layer of drips, splashes and bleeding, the ‘associative layer’ binding form and color for emotive effect. The second layer depicts herself in vulnerable and often erotic poses. The aim is not self-objectification, but reflection and analysis. In her paintings she endeavors to make apparent the dichotomy of interior and exterior in relation to her self-image. Take a closer look at some of her work below.
Bruno Dias lives in a tropical country, a fact that inspires and drives his work to explore themes of regional Brazilian culture in a free, personal and playful manner. His street art expresses the relationship between physical space and the people of the country. Graffiti is an important reference for his work but it’s the feelings from the nature and the chaos around us which ensure the various painting techniques of manual, digital, spray paint and found art show through. Forever young and spontaneous, Bruno Dias’ latest works take an international dimensional as he showcases not only his unique style, but the unique style of Brazil’s regional culture to the world.
French artist Françoise Nielly is known for portraits that are as massive in size as they are filled with color. What’s even more impressive about the work, is unlike most artists, these portraits are made from black and white photos. The vibrant colors that you see are coming from the artist’s mind. Take a closer look at Francoise’s work after the jump.
Risa Marie is your number one fan. At least if you’re a hip musician. The painter graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with a BA in Illustration and currently lives in Minnesota where she creates beautifully rendered portraits of everyone from Pharrell Williams, to Kid Cudi and Chester French. Risa Marie is Art Nouveau Magazine’s Artist of the Year. Take a closer look at her work below.
The Los Angeles based painter Patrick Martinez captures the essence of his hometown of Los Angeles. It's street, it's vintage, its hip-hop and it's really good. Take a closer look at Patrick Martinez's work here.
Read MoreAt the time of this interview, Manhattan based artist and designer Matt Mignanelli is on his way to San Francisco to prepare the installation of his solo exhibition opens tonight.
Read MoreI found Memphis, TN born painter Edwin McSwine while wasting time on Facebook. I'm glad I did. Edwin is a skilled painter. I was amazed at his works and portraits of hip-hop stars like Tupac & Andre 3000.
Read MorePainter Eric Fortune recently posted process shots of a piece he created for his mini show of new paintings at Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle, WA.
Read MoreLondon based painter George Morton-Clark, who we interviewed back in March, recently shared with us some new paintings he's been working on. As usual George is creating masterpieces.
Read MoreSan Francisco based painter Hugh Leeman is fully immersed, no doubt passionately attacking his canvas with a brush when I call for scheduled interview.
Read MoreI've said it before, I'll say it again Atlanta based painter Fahamu Pecou is the shit. Fahamu is An-Mag.com's Artist of the Week.
Read MoreAn An-Mag.com interview with painter Heidi Taillefer.
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