Gibb.

This predominantly screen print based artist is a damn good find. The aesthetics of the work is detailed, interesting and pretty beauty. Kate Gibb, that link is her blog, I'm unsure if her work resides in an online portfolio home as many others do but I quite enjoy the taster. The blog is an eloquent and interesting exploration of interests and showcasing of works. It is refreshing to see an artist working in this intermingled fashion rather than the clinical webs I have traipsed through. I want this ladys life, in an interview discovered she simply states her work- 'As a hobby, that I do all day. Maybe that describes my profession rather than the physical appearance of my art. Basically, I make pictures.' Now that. is what I'm talking about.

Guillaume Wolf.

CHECK IT OUT. more spirograph. Maybe this is my new thing. This here wolf seems to have an array of different styles and interests. But what I am into is yes, the sprirograph, but also the other examples of obsessive drawing/patterns that can be discovered in the work. I have an undefined amount of respect for those with the patience to conduct themselves like this. The brief occasions I do find my self lurking in a semi trance creating something beautifully detailed with the potential to be something good, I am shocked by how long it takes or lose patience once my reverie has been snatched away. Those who are consistently capable of the things I am not, get my respect.

Jason Munn

These images are not quite what I had in mind when coming back to research the scrawled name of Jason Munn, I have no idea why. But it isn't a disappointment, I'm fairly certain there is more work lurking elsewhere, but these poster works, the simplicity, edges, lines, very minimal, very slick, but an edge of hand made/touched. Even the colours on the off white page. Mr Munn has it going on. And I will seek out his alter ego.

Berrie

This lady, Christine Berrie, has a distinctive drawing style and some shared interests of mine. She devoted an entire series to household electrical objects. fuses. plugs. meters. She also appears to have alot of time for cranes and understand that marmite is a beautiful thing. I have a bit of a thing for inspirations that are not conventionally recognised as attractive, artistic or worthy of an artist/illustrator spending time to draw. Big machines, docks, pipes, things with rust on, big old industrial things kind of get me keen. I want to reintroduce my odd unconventional object admirations and obsessions to my cardboard. It could be beautiful. One of those magical moments. But seriously, her detail without being pedantic about it, the overall style and the lack of fear in regards to white space on a page is damn good.

Container.

This collective has something pretty special going on. their use of 2d and 3d work allows them to spread and be involved with many different areas and play in many different fields. It becomes apparent on their web it becomes evident that their style is consistent, distinctive and very good. Their use of mixed media caught my attention but delving deeper into their images and general blurb you discover that nice aesthetics are the tip of the iceberg. This series as part of 3d sketchbook is just so damn pretty I couldn't help myself. But they do illustrations, designs, installations and more and beyond. Their studio resembles my room. I want to move there.

Doval.

Valero Doval I struggle to actually communicate how keen I am on this artist. They use spirograph. It is tempting to leave it at that. Can you imagine the visual possibilities and aesthetics of using such a medium in works? Obviously this artist touches on it, and it is a perfect compliment to the overall illustrative style. The compositions are brave and they work the page perfectly. The strictly controlled composition plus detailed but fundamentally rigid geometric shapes directly contrast with the velocity and fun I connote to spirograph back in the day. The intricacy spread over these images is impressive and shows an obsessive streak not too far from my own. I'm going to buy spirograph. Play with some shapes. I had to include part of the pet series as it made me smile. Mixed media.. tarnished paper... drawing... what more could I want.

Old school.

Initially attracted to this artist through a fleeting glance at one of the black and white images above. The city lurking in the depths of that mass of hair. Its something about the visual texture, shape and consistency of the mass of black hair. I can almost feel it or gage a comprehension of the texture. It has a heavy atmosphere. And this is very odd for me, I do not often imagine or experience sensory reactions to works. I think its the shape. Anyway. On closer inspection and discovering these beautiful hand painted creations it took me back to my very early days of being privately taught water colour. It was my first real introduction or recognition by elders that I was well keen on this art shiz. Nomoco stands as an example of a traditional media in a contemporary format. The detail and skill in her brush strokes is impressive, considered and delicate. The images are also a little odd. I like that.

Screen print.

This man, Patrick Thomas is quite a distinctive artist. His style in terms of media and objects could in some instances be mistaken as more of the same. Yet the clear cut use of objects and imagery to comment on various elements in society give this man an edge in comparison to those who print for the basic aesthetic results. The familiarity and misplaced insult that it is more of the same is perhaps the familiarity of the components used in his creations. The iconic, stockpiled, recognisable, clear cut images are used to create a well defined and accessible point. The composition is admirable. Man with skills and a message. There is something about screen printing which makes me wish I would take the time to convert some of my own work into this medium. The general look, the method, skill and of course, end results, the unique touch or misprint to each creation. I would be lost for days. Very keen.

Draw.

This lady makes me want to draw.

Daisy Fletcher has a fairly obvious skill with the old pencil. Delicate. Slender. Detailed. It forces me to remember the fact I am capable of detailed accurate drawing and I should perhaps consider doing some before I lose all classic abilities entirely. Though it doesn't sound like it, I enjoy old school drawing. In fact, pride myself when it goes well. I just get far more interested in cardboard. and buttons. and bits of cork. fit.

Charming.

I believe Alan Baker has changed his name to charming. I have to be honest. Makes me like him more. The feel of the website is far removed from the general reserved, slick or formal vibes you get when visiting others. This is refreshing as it appears to be work on a purely commercial scale. No bending over for the rich who may wish to purchase some work. Though of course, it was the work which fundamentally caught my eye. Not only do a few pieces appear to masquerade as creations on cardboard (unfortunate reality:linen) but the painterly quality holds definite traces of classic training/awareness. Think the word, quality, sums it up. But with a twist. This isn't the average artist who is merely capable of using oil paint. The content is entertaining and potentially unexpected. Traces of dark humour, sex, a mockery of various elements/personas in society, some form of political address, yet any serious undertone is diminished by either a hidden element of amusement within the work or the general overview of works.




This man has something to say. It resides in his observations of various elements around him. Yet hes not taking it to seriously. This is the kind of shiz I'm well keen on beyond cardboard. KEEN.

Play, create, collapse.

Ian Wright is something I aspire to be... His entire work ethic appears to be based on playfulness, lack of technology skills, discovering results/visual effects by accident and a constant strive to push the work into a new arena.



I want his life. Perhaps I'll befriend him. Quite fancy some time in New York. He has an air of success. The website doesn't exactly imply this by any means. Perhaps it is simply my own personal reaction to these works. It is almost hard for me to comprehend who would not like it. Again, simplicity, creating a face from badges of faces. The literal thinking. I also like the above image. 'If you could do anything tomorrow- what would it be?' Made of beads. tremulous. Fully lacking in permanence. Pain staking. RESPECT for the effort behind these works. I should maybe consider teaching myself to acquire better levels of patience. And then my crucial talent of wonder will be born.

Bullets.

Lisa Solomon caught my attention as she appears to be one of the most focussed in choice of media and practice. She sews. As a method to draw. The actual images of shooting practice sheets grabbed me initially. The very act of using your choice of media to not only create an artwork out of an everyday object but to also conceptually mend and restore an object fully struck a chord. the aesthetics, the thinking.




Plus an example of the intricate drawings created, the hanging threads cause me to like her work even more. The full on revolt of the perfection so many artists are incapable of letting go. These images would be less, far less, if they did not have these elements. Fit media. Cardboard could feel a threat.

Carolina Melis.

Check out here for a collection of pretty creations. Particularly taken with the pattern designs. Using photographic images interwoven with the delicate lines holding everything together.

Bizarre.

Aj Fosik. I can't quite bring to mind why exactly I'm mega keen on these. Perhaps following on from a feeling of respect for the painstaking detail and skill involved with Callesen and his paper. This guy takes it to a whole new level. But I'm pretty keen. Fairly sure on a few levels these creatures disturb me. Its maybe that odd sensation that causes me to revisit and review. It is like no other. Faintly reminiscent of children's old school games/crafts/models, yet a new take on it. Unique. Odd. Vaguely unsettling. Quite a presence. Think its the look in their eyes.

Paper Play.

Now this man. Peter Callesen, I adore. These delicate little creations display such an insane amount of patience and devotion to learn a craft to this level I wouldn't particularly mind if the objects cut out were ugly as hell.





And the fact is. They are quite beautiful. Make me want a talent. A skill. Lets get a whole talent for Balderston. Beyond cardboard appreciation. and the odd button.

Bufardeci

Louisa Bufardeci, face value. Very colourful interesting mixed media installation illustrator artist. Yet the concepts behind the work are playful, refreshing, with a strong emphasis on the political. Not only do the choices of media interest me, the thought and process behind the works which seem to link seamlessly to her own particular style almost baffles. Though I happily confess I am relatively content in merely creating images with very simple stimuli, I do often feel I could benefit from more. Provide myself with a level of depth, with an awareness of what exactly is going on around me and formulate opinions to be displayed in a creative format. huzzah.
These particular works are fragments of sound waves of antiwar speeches given at rallys. The concept is simple, effective, it works. Think as soon as I start taking myself seriously I apply some form of pressure to overcomplicate things, further degrees of analysis, questions, second guessing. This needs to stop.

Bowley.

Obvious button connection. Eleanor Bowley. But beyond this. Think it appeals visually due to her choices in composition and detail. Which elements are chosen/omitted to create specific areas of detail. Her overall style has obvious lines of interest through the fact she draws with thread. And it looks good. The visual textures here make me pine to try an entirely new visual tact and experiment. This is why shes here.