Love is ______. The word you would use to finish that sentence can act as a barometer on your general outlook on life. Whether it's dreamy, passionate, exciting, world-weary or sardonic, it's probably safe to say we all fall prey to cynicism when in the throes of heartbreak. And French illustrator Pauline Barzilaï would be no exception.
Were you music loving in your youth? Taping your favourite band's appearances, meticulously cataloging your collection, and maybe making some of your own? Australia-based artist Dane Lovett seems to know where you're coming from. His super realistic paintings are a testament to his attention to detailthe ridges along the edge of a CD case and a reflection off the top,…
What does it feel like to be a cool girl? For some of us, the answer might still be elusive. But look at Germany based artist Laura Breiling's illustrations and you begin to suspect she's figured it out. Her subjects have an air of nonchalance, clearly choosing to live their lives the way they want, and I'm sorry, is there a problem with that? Whether alone or in a group, out doing their own thing or watching Netflix with the cat, regardless of hairstyle or body type, her women are confident and comfortable in their own skin... Something we could all get a little better at.
Remember the days of neon, floating sunglasses, squiggles, and flat art? Would you like to? Take a look at Yoko Honda's gloriously 80s art, bringing to mind warm days of years past and retro beach establishments. The Japanese artist creates gorgeously vibrant depictions of the decade of excess, complete with pop culture icons and references, for extra authenticity. Real life…
Who hasn't doodled with a ballpoint pen, during a boring meeting or a lengthy lecture? But your roughly sketched flowers, rainbows, and clouds probably have nothing on Helena Hauss's depictions of the teenage dream. The Parisian-based illustrator got started the way most of us did, drawing during classes instead of paying attention. But while most of us never progressed past…
It's always refreshing to see the coolly serious in a more relaxed, casual setting. The first time you saw your straitlaced boss down a drink and crack a few jokes. The bloopers reel for a period epic. A solemn event suddenly pierced by a well-timed comment. These moments serve to bring out another side of those you had previously imagined…
Ted Feighan has a gift. He can blend disparate and unrelated objects, into a seamless work of art. You might wonder if he's used some kind of witchcraft, blending buildings from different eras, and countries, along with a wavy, rainbow sky... Or people of different times and cultures, down a brightly carpeted forest road, into collages that, strangely, despite themselves,…
Embroidery isn't exactly known for being super hip. Ranging from your grandmother's cross stitching to traditional hand woven rugs, it may be intricate, beautiful, and interesting, but on point, modern, and boundary pushing? Less likely. It seems then that Jenny Hart likes to defy convention. The L.A. based artist is known for her hand-stitched portraits of famous icons and iconography.…
With showers and unseasonably low temperatures that seem to crop up here and there, Mother Nature seems to be having a hard time so far sustaining a week or two of warm, sunny weather. And while we have no right to complainafter all, at least it's not snowingyou might find yourself dreaming of resort life in the tropics, especially if…