Posts Tagged ‘Realism’

Art and Aesthetic Aces: Pakayla Biehn Paints the Line Between Realism & Abstraction

December 13, 2011 |  by

Double exposures have been a staple for inspired photographers. Painter Pakayla Biehn, turns the concept on it’s ass in her latest series of paintings that mimics the photography technique.

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Nostalgia In Full Color, Hernando Alzate’s “American Icons” At Cristina Chacon Gallery

August 8, 2011 |  by

American Icons, a recent solo exhibition by Hernando Alzate was nothing new under the sun. But that isn’t saying much. What is new these days? All forms of creation rely heavily on the work made before it. However, what American Icons lacked in new ideas, it made up for with visually stimulating images and an in depth process that if anything is a technical achievement. In one piece, he’ll evoke the pop masters of the past, Warhol and Lichtenstein. In another he nods to the pop master of the present, check out his Mr. Brainwash nod in the above image.

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King Carter: An Interview With Robert Carter

March 9, 2011 |  by

Robert Carter is one of the world’s most sought after commercial illustrators working today. How in demand you ask? To name a few of his clients which include American Airlines, Washington Post, LA Times, Juxtapoz should do his reputation justic. If not this interview will suffice. Check out our exclusive interview with Robert below.

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Artist Of The Week: Linnea Strid Masters Realism

November 15, 2010 |  by

Linnea Strid has mastered realism. Fitting that Linnea is apart of Thinkspace Gallery's upcoming group show New Realism, which opens Dec 11 and runs through Dec 31. Linnea Strid is Art Nouveau's Artist of the Week.

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Alex Gross: Glory, Guts & Oil Paint

October 5, 2010 |  by

When I speak with painter Alex Gross, the artist is just one week away from his latest solo show “Discrepancies." This is what he had to say about painting, advertising, Christopher Nolan and commerce.

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Artist Of The Week: Mike Thompson

June 28, 2010 |  by

Illustrator Mike Thompson creates dynamic paintings that helped launch companies like Marc Ecko and gave him the title of Jay-Z's favorite illustrator. Mike Thompson is An-Mag.com's Artist of the Week.

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Painter Adam Stennett Keeps It Real

March 9, 2010 |  by

Alaskan born and Brooklyn based painter Adam Stennet keeps it real, hyper-realistic that is, in every one of his paintings.

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Death Becomes Her: An Interview With Stephanie Henderson

October 7, 2009 |  by

Stephanie Henderson creates stunningly haunting surrealist paintings of skulls, pearls, and even children blowing bubbles rendered in a classical manner. Check out the interview with Stephanie below.

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For The Birds: Interview With Brandon Bird

August 27, 2009 |  by

Pop culture junkie Brandon has chosen a few key celebs to grace his paintings: namely Harrison Ford, Christopher Walken, and Mr. T.  Yet cameos by the Ninja Turtles are not out of the question. These are cultural staples of our generation, so why not immortalize them in oil?

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