Category Archive: illustrated

Street-scape etchings

Street-scape etchings

What an interesting comparison of cultures; from the appreciation of the English eye; a view of Italy; reflected through Indian translation for English visitors. The influence of European Engravings from the 18th century is obvious; an interesting reference point to the exhibit of engravings of Venice, also in the museum, though finishing today you can view some of the images online.

 

Mike Perry Landfill and Holiday Zines

Mike Perry Landfill and Holiday Zines

An American artist whose decision to strike out independently and make his own way with his unique ‘hand’ is the order of the day. Mike Perry’s work is showing up on all manner of products and places…

 

Matt Kish and the big fish

Matt Kish and the big fish

Moby Dick is perhaps way down the line on my reading list, however this blog may be enough to generate some anticipation of the read. …

 

Summer in the park

Summer in the park

Above is one of my recent etchings, pondering the Honey Eater.

 

The sun, the muse and the Galerie d’Apollon

The sun, the muse and the Galerie d’Apollon

In Greek mythology Apollo is leader of the various muses and, befittingly, the room is a celebration of the sun and light over which he presided, as well as an embodiment of the fruits of each of his muses.

 

Trompe-l’œil and whimsical wall flourishes in the Louvre

Trompe-l’œil and whimsical wall flourishes in the Louvre

These wall flourishes and Trompe-l’œil details can be found in the Galerie d’Apollon in the Louvre, Paris.

 

the beautiful weeds

the beautiful weeds

So why should weeds be beautiful? Perhaps because they bring us back to earth, provide us with honest labor in ‘weeding’ and trimming, and when they are properly tended enable us to enjoy the magnificently beautiful, or delicious; depending on the other plants one has planted in the garden.

 

Faces of the wild : Robert E Fuller

Faces of the wild : Robert E Fuller

There is something truly engaging in the visual rendering, or articulation, of living things by a human hand.

 

blooming life

blooming life

for every thing there is a season

 

koralie : emanessence

koralie : emanessence

Yesterday saw the final day of the latest exhibition of work by the artist who calls herself Koralie. Her latest exhibition in Paris, Emanessence, explores …