Category Archives: Inspiration

May
10
2012

by James
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3-dimensional artwork created through layering.

I’ve always enjoyed working with sculpture and 3D pieces. They just feel much more rewarding than anything I’ve created digitally. Of course the time and effort required are directly proportional to the feeling of accomplishment, and I can’t always make time. Some artists have taken 3D artwork to a whole new level by layering a series of 2D works (often incorporating transparency) over one another. The effect produced is unique, showing a 3D sculpture from one angle while from another each layer is separated and distinct. Riusuke Fukahori’s … Continue reading →

Apr
09
2012

by James
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Russ Mills’ Surreal, Abstract Portraits

Russ Mills is a digital artist who goes under by the alias “Byroglyphics“. His work focuses on portraiture and figures, both abstract and semi-realistic. He uses scanned imagery, often an initial drawing done by hand, which is brought into Photoshop for digital manipulation. He takes a huge variety of scanned textures, splatters and random elements which he uses to make photoshop brushes. Mills paints over his scanned imagery using a minimum amount of layers to keep the editing as traditional (in a sense) as possible. I find people … Continue reading →

Apr
05
2012

by James
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Marion Bolognesi’s Watercolor Faces

Eyes adorned with vivid colors splashed across a pure white background capture expressions more than a photograph or completed face can. The detail in the eyes, nose and mouth are enough to develop a connection between the viewer and these mysterious, disembodied faces. Marion Bolognesi’s Watercolor Faces paintings are riveting. Her work captures the emotion and beauty of her subjects without hindering the natural fluidity of her medium. She says she has become “hyper focused in faces and facial expressions” which are her favorite subject to paint. Marion … Continue reading →