Category Archive: illustrated

Joseph Wolf

Joseph Wolf

“He painted animals in their natural habitats, considered their points of view and revealed their moods and behaviors–allowing the viewer to glimpse the reality of the everyday lives of the hunters and the hunted.”

 

John Gist: Cotton at The Hort

John Gist: Cotton at The Hort

Botanical artist John Gist’s recent work caught my eye at The 13th Annual International Juried Botanical Art Exhibition at the The Horticultural Society …

 

Curtis and the golden magazine

Curtis and the golden magazine

heavy volumes with block printed text on hand pressed paper with hand coloured illustrations.

 

Flycatchers

Flycatchers

© Rebecca Johnstone These little flycatchers are found in England’s hedgerows. Pretty little birds. From the etching press, a first proof. I have since gone in …

 

To a Mouse

To a Mouse

Wee, sleeket, cowran, tim’rous beastie, O, what panic’s in thy breastie!

 

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.