William Wray
Cartoonist William Wray “blends traditional skill sets of realism and the sheer energy of abstract expressionism in an ongoing evolution to find the balance between two seemingly unrelated styles.. He finds his voice in a contemporized reflection of traditional California regional painting that focus on humble subject matter rarely considered as fine art.”
I especially like his urban landscapes. Studio visit from Ashley Wood´s blog.
Juan Fernandez
Realism strikes back, make sure to check Juan Fernandez Autobahn paintings, taken from ATM contemporary, Gijon/Spain, where he has a show right now: ‘Final de Concierto’.
Minimal realism by Charley Harper
I haven’t been familiar with Charley Harper (1922-2007) until now, but I dig the early Alien Workshop graphics by Don Pendleton and both have quite a lot in common.
In a style he called ‘minimal realism’, Charley Harper captured the essence of his subjects with the fewest possible visual elements. When asked to describe his unique visual style, Charley responded:
“When I look at a wildlife or nature subject, I don’t see the feathers in the wings, I just count the wings. I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all the elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced, without trimming or unutilized parts; and herein lies the lure of painting; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe.” (via Wikipedia)
Convince yourself of Harper’s sharp eye in this shop. Also check out his followers like Eleanor Grosch and her pushmepullyou design studio.
Becoming a non-profit realistically
This page popped up when I hit the “Becoming a non-profit realistically” link on the darling days blog. Realism! Sad but funny.