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]]>Surreal is definitely one word to accurately describe Howlett’s paintings, but his oil canvases let loose a handful of other qualities; one of them being sheer talent. It’s not hard to see that the artist is incredibly skilled, which serves as a solid foundation for the radical creative adventures he takes.
Whether it’s a young woman who seems to be “fused” with the branches of a tree, or giant humans roaming around grandiose natural landscapes, Howlett cleverly designs his pieces in such a way that everything seems organic.
His art, while surreal, still has a quaint softness to it. It doesn’t ever feel off-putting or harsh, a goal that many other radical painters tend to strive for. Rather, Howlett strikes a perfect balance between imagination and foundation, and it’s not hard to see why his work is so popular.
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]]>For Viktorija, decorating her wall was her way of “writing a diary”. The project started on 25th March 2020 and lasted for almost four months.
“After 113 days, the flat’s new tattoo was completed,” the artist shared in a statement for Bored Panda. “I’m not sure how long it will stay for, although I suspect that decision will belong to any future owners of the flat, who may enjoy ‘reading’ it first before the magnolia brush comes out!”
Black and blue acrylic paint was the medium she used to draw her masterpiece. Every evening she made daily “updates” to the wall, depicting her experiences during the UK’s lockdown, “be they new, sad, unexpected, or even just mundane”.
You can see the process of creating her masterpiece in the gallery below. You can also check out her Instagram account and Etsy store, where she sells the miniature pots she makes.
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]]>“Africa was love at first sight,” the artist tells My Modern Met. “I have learned so much about its cultures, but most of all I have felt that there was something so important in this land.” He was particularly in awe of the houses made of bricks and many other materials that show creativity and celebrate life.
Two of the portraits from his series belong to award-winning writer Amanda Gorman, and Jamaican American reggae artist Keznamdi. Gorman’s portrait was named after Maya Angelou’s poem And Still I Rise and it’s a powerful and confident work. Wonderful vibrant colors make this series one of the most beautiful things Tsevis ever did.
Scroll down to see more of his art, and if you like it, follow him on Instagram for more. Visit the artist’s website if you want to learn more about him and his work.
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]]>Her brand is called Marlitoys. You can check out (and buy) her work on Etsy and Instagram. She has almost 60k Instagram followers at the moment. We absolutely love her tiny, quirky animals, but she also creates seasonal stuff (such as Christmas dolls) and sometimes finds inspiration in pop culture elements. If you’re looking for a perfect gift for a kid or something to make you smile every time you look at it, definitely check her shop.
Here’s what she wrote on her profile to her followers: “Hello to all! My name is Lidiya. I live and create my MarLi toys in Ukraine since 2012. I want to make the world more colorful, to give people [a] good mood and a bit of magic. My creations are for people from 0 to 100 years.”
She can even make you a custom doll!
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]]>Powell has been painting since she was seven years old when her father passed away. Using bright colors was her way of bringing joy back into the lives of her and her family. She was very young when she learned that art can bring beauty and happiness to people.
Powell has been selling her work through Instagram and her sales increased during the lockdown. People find her art to be just the thing their homes are missing during these harsh times.
The artist spends her days and creates magic in a four-story fisherman’s cottage in Brixham, England. Her studio is set on the top floor and gives her a great view of the sea and the boats, which can be noticed in her art.
Scroll down to see some of her works and follow her on Instagram for more!
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—————————— Lissovacraft.etsy.comShe currently has nearly 400k followers on Instagram that enjoy seeing her new projects daily. While answering their questions in a Q&A session on her account, Lissova said that there’s no secret behind her creativity. “I just love what I do. It motivates me to keep creating,” she wrote.
The artist started creating these adorable miniatures for fun but then found them to be the perfect creative outlet she needed. See more on her Instagram page and follow her if you’d like to get the updates in the future. Below are some of her works we loved the most.
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]]>The post Kyoko Imazu Imagines a World Where Insects and Rodents Rule appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Whatever her chosen medium, her subjects tend to be the same, centering around our often-overlooked neighbors. Insects, rodents, and other small creatures inhabit her work, creating a universe of their own with its own histories and mythologies. Combining her own memories with the stories of these tiny overlooked creatures, Imazu tries to make sense of the world we live in and imagine the worlds we cannot see with our own eyes.
Director of the gallery and print superpower @ph3mi3 is screenprinting and publishing this along many great books that Odd One Out offers at the Fairs 
Thank you so much 
by @pogorilyi“Images of animals have always given me pleasure and excitement, and I have always loved drawing animals,” she told OtherPeoplesPixels. “In fact, I don’t remember any time when I wasn’t drawing animals, even as doodles in textbooks at school or on letters.”
Her etchings, artist books, and cut-paper installations are equally populated with real animals and legendary creatures from Japanese folklore, adding a layer of fantasy to her otherwise realistic renderings. “I like mixing real and mythical animals together because I love imagining what it was like to live in the world before all animals were named and categorized,” she notes. “There was a time when rhinos were as fantastical as unicorns.”
“I draw ideas and inspirations from memories and stories,” she adds. “Similarly, I encourage viewers to bring their own memories and associations to my work. They can decide if it’s personal or political.” We encourage you to do just that:
I'll be editioning these two elephant shrews this week for a big fundraising exhibition 'Impressions' at Australian Print Workshop later this year.
You can see the process this copperplate went through before the final image here 
Copperplate drawing (previous post) 
Line etching 
It's been more than a year since my last visit to @megaloprintstudio and it's about time I visited the great studio and wonderful people I've been missing a lot. It's a 2-day workshop and I'll be teaching how I make my two plate colour etching on 21 and 22 October. Please join if you are keen! I'll be in the studio from next Tuesday to work on my own work too.
Can't wait to see you all in Canberra @sumiedavies (can we get coffee?
) @katy_mutton (omg must know your new enormous work! !) @megan_jackson_design (want to hear your new adventure
) and all the studio artists whose insta name I don't know! 
☻ for City of Yarra . #papercut
Oh special thanks to Tororo the cat for being my model and his housemate / owner @naokobear 
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]]>She currently has 46k Instagram followers so hop on board if you want her work to be a part of your daily feed.
Marsh spoke to It’s Nice That about how she found inspiration for her work when she was visiting Japan in 2016. “From the typography found everywhere, to the personification of most objects, the Japanese have a unique take on design, which I find hugely inspiring.”
Scroll down to see some of her work and head over to her shop if you’re interested in buying her creations.
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I’d LOVE to see @alexsickling’s work there too! 
Behind the scenes and through the process of my latest Gachapon collection for @fredaldous 
Leeds 14-24th 
たこ日本酒カップ / Tako sake cup 
Yayvm x @fredaldous Gachapon collection in the Fred Aldous shops this December! 
New ceramics are live! 
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]]>Her signature piece is the Dina Ear Cuff, which she says was “inspired by singular lined drawings, playfully embraces the delicate inner curve of your ear. Comfortable and versatile, this statement piece is a gentle ode to art that is always found in unexpected places,” as we read in her online shop.
You can check out jewelry by Mara Paris on Instagram. Scroll down to see some of our favorite pieces that we picked out from her page.
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One lucky winner will receive a beautifully handcrafted Dina Ear Cuff. To enter, follow these steps: 1. Follow both @mara.paris & @p.roduct 2. Tag 2 friends. 3. Like this photo. Tag as many friends you want, comment as many times you want, but do NOT tag the same friend twice. The winner will be announced on @mara.paris and @p.roduct on Wednesday January 1 – Good luck! 
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]]>“Experimenting with basic lines and shapes, he finds harmony by bridging the gap between structure and chaos,” Sprague’s artist statement reads. “Influenced by the early works of Saul Bass to Heinz Edelmann to Milton Glaser, he sees their eccentric, colorful style as a big reason why he grew to love design.”
Check out Sprague’s Instagram page for more of his work and if you end up loving it, you can buy prints, shirts, and other items from his shop.
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