Oh, my sweet graphic design and art lovers, I have something cool for you today: the paintings of Clare Rojas. These paintings are the perfect marriage (sans the nasty prenup) between symmetry and bright colours.
They all are part of her abstract rebirth, which is her latest work after a long break she took to recharge and refuel her creative batteries. Oh girl, we hear ya loud and clear!
To see the full collection, pop over here.
Happy Monday boys and girls! How was y’alls weekend? Hope you had a good one!
I had a rather exciting one (thanks for asking). I finally completed – for the very first time – the Vancouver Sun Run, which is Canada’s largest 10K run. And yes, I made it to the finish line! (though by the end of it I was so hungry that it looked like a stretched cupcake). I must say, I now know why peeps get so worked up about races and running, it really pumps your endorphins and makes you happy.
Speaking of happy, these paintings by Gustavo Peña are like happy memories of summers past, you know? Dressing up in your hipstery clothes, taking photos of friends jumping in the lake, dressing up in obscure outfits for chic soirees, that kind of stuff. I like the grungy vibe of these paintings – my fave being the very first one with lots of pink and blue.
Ah, are you as thirsty as I am for summer? Seriously, as of late that’s all I can think about, and this kind of art is making me itch for sunshine even more!
Oh hey, is this a new type of cubism? Perhaps coolism?
These portraits by Canadian artist Erik Olson (yaaas, represent!) give me feelings. I love how each brush stroke has so much texture, it’s almost like icing, but in the shape of art.
His new portraits series is packed with bright hues and multidimensional subjects. They kinda remind me of those weaved collages that have been recently featured in several fashion magazines (you know which ones I’m talking about?).
Portraits, texture, and lots of colour. I am definitely gonna keep an eye on this guy.
Spring has sprung and so has the art!…and the allergies! *sneezes*. At least we have some beautiful paintings to look at while we stuff kleenex up our nose so it stops leaking (gross).
These spring-worthy paintings are the work of Marta Marzal, an artist whose portfolio seems to transition the same way seasons do, from dark moody still life, to colourful floral portraits. Seriously, I cannot be more excited about the sun coming out! The warmth in the air will definitely bring lots of good vibes for art and life in general.
Is it too early to start bathing suit shopping??! *pointy nipples from cold*
Remember these paintings by Liza Lacroix? Hauntingly beautiful, yeah?
Judging by her tumblr she’s been quite busy creating new paintings, and they are just as awesome as the ones I featured before. Her style of bold brush strokes continues in her new series, but I did noticed she didn’t add carnival elements anymore, instead she went for a bit of a fashion/medieval look? Yes? Or am I on crack?
I love love the chunks of pink contrasting with the dark background. All of them in a row on my wall would look absolutely dashing…I guess I should add them to my letter to santa this year. Want one too? Maybe we can ask him for a group discount! :P