Raw Energy: An Interview With Painter Danny O'Connor.
/Danny's prolific output has helped to bolster his social media following and give his fans an almost constant stream of new media to absorb, analyze, and enjoy.
Read MoreLionel Smit: Emotion, Humanity, and the Painter That Brings Them Together.
/In many of Lionel's pieces, there is a strong emphasis on how emotion and physiognomy can depict the complex range of internal dialogues and dispositions that we engage in and cycle through during our lifetimes.
Read MoreAbstract Reflectionism: An Interview With Painter KwangHo Shin.
/Shin primarily dabbles in abstract expressionism and his take on the classic style has done exceptionally well amongst those in the contemporary art scene.
Read MoreThe Last Train Out of Here: Guy Denning Discusses Anarchy, Political Art, and the Current Ideological Climate.
/After getting involved with the Punk and Anarchist movements of the 80’s, artist Guy Denning found himself absorbing the tenets of ideological dissent and acquired the ability to distinguish poignant political art from propaganda.
Read MoreJon Moody: Athletic and Creative Synergy for Artistic Excellence.
/Artistic synergy is the product of consistent commitment and unwavering discipline in spite of adversity. No one exemplifies this more than artist Jon Moody who has made it his mission to utilize his creative and physical potential for the benefit of inquiring minds. He uses his abilities to craft powerful paintings that explore ubiquitous human emotions and shed light on the misrepresented and underserved.
Read MoreInterview With Fumage Artist, Steven Spazuk.
/Steven has been dubbed "The Fire Artist" (even collaborating with the iconic Zippo lighter brand) as a result of his proficiency in this style of composition. Many see the almost ethereal nature of his gorgeous works as far more than just some simple novelty. Some of history's greatest surrealists like Salvador Dali (one of Steven's inspirations) have dabbled in fumage and the results are momentous representations of the legitimacy of the technique.
Read MoreInterview With the Artist Couple, Nabiha & Thom.
/The "UNITY" series documents the couples evolution (beginning in 1997, up until now) in a selfie format (which was fairly uncommon in the 90s). This set acts a wonderful opportunity to view the growth the two have had together in an honest, and natural context. There is something peaceful (and assuring) about seeing romantic longevity being depicted in such a way. It's comforting to see that two people can still learn, grow, and achieve a kind of spiritual unity.
Read MoreInterview With Graphic Designer, Freddy Bernard (@ink_mad).
/Graphic Designer Freddy Bernard (hailing from the French West Indies and currently residing in France) has made an impression on social media sites like Tumblr and Instagram with his humanizations of characters from Disney's classic film, "The Lion King". With an impressive and believable depiction of these beloved characters, Freddy showcases his outstanding talent and love for the timeless source material he was compelled to reimagine.
Read MoreInterview With Visual Artist, Melissa Williams of Misprint.
/Melissa Williams is a freelance artist (operating out of Melbourne, Australia) that has used her impressive eye for color to create epic art for musicians, retailers (which has given her an insider look at the entrepreneurial side of the business), and everyday consumers.
Read MoreInterview With Painter, Danny O'Connor.
/By utilizing elemental juxtaposition, Danny is able to create complex and hefty pieces that touch on themes like life, death, and growth with a unique kind of vibrancy. When his work isn’t touching on deeper existential concepts and motifs, they’re paying homage to the beauty of femininity and nature. There is a captivating structure to Danny’s pieces that give them an unmistakable verve and aesthetic, so much so, that he has been commissioned by several individuals and establishments to paint murals, portraits, and other pieces.
Read MoreInterview With Painter, Michael D'Antuono.
/Michael’s work, while poignant, emotional, and hauntingly beautiful, manages to critique our current governmental policy and climate with razor sharp depictions of the injustices that they have caused. His pieces don’t just aim to point out some of the issues we’re facing in contemporary America, they seek to foster important dialogue about the choices we continue to make as a “sovereign” collective and if those choices can ever truly lead to better future for those who reside within it.
Read MoreInterview With Visual Artist, Adam Lupton.
/Vancouver’s Adam Lupton is currently releasing some of the most magnificent material I have seen in some time. Many of the themes in his pieces relate to the human condition and our innate tendency to overanalyze, brood, or falter when confronted with choice.
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Artist, Author, and psychonaut Martin W. Ball has been discussing and representing the intersections between art and metaphysics for some time now. His position on the nature of the psychedelic experience, human ego, and philosophy on what these substances can offer to mankind has been one of great interest to many artists and explorers.