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Oliver Vernon: Explosions of Ink and Color

kelsey — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:36:47 +0000

Very inspired by the work of Oliver Vernon. It’s kind of an assault on the eyes, but in a good, visually stimulating way. I could lost in one of these for a while, there’s so much to look at. Very dynamic and energizing; if I could afford one I’d definitely have a print on my wall. More work here.

Yellena James’ Oceanic Abstractions

kelsey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:53:27 +0000

Yellena James makes some really intricate, textural work with abstract forms reminiscent of sea creatures. She has a nice collection of drawings and paintings on her portfolio site, as well as a large and decently-priced set of prints available at her Etsy shop. Worth a look.

Rachell Sumpter’s Dreamscapes

kelsey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:48 +0000

Really loving Rachell Sumpter’s unique illustrative style. It’s at once hazy and detailed, colorful and quiet. Her characters seem to inhabit a dream world without distinct boundaries, left to wander a nostalgic landscape. View her portfolio here.

Ryan McGinness’ Technicolor Psychedelia

kelsey — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:36:50 +0000

Dubbed “a Warhol for the information age,” (Afterimage) and “a leading pioneer of the new semiotics,” (Vogue) Ryan McGinness stuns and delights with his technicolor mashups of pop culture icons. He’s represented by Deitch Projects, which seems very fitting, and you can view his work here.