Art – Page 4 – From the Perspective of an Old Soul

Art Post: More From Lokia

From a true fan. Once upon a time, I found this artist’s paitings. All their artwork is absolutely beautiful and I highly encourage all to go and give this amazing artist your support. I believe they even have an artbook you can buy. This is their website: http://andatsea.tumblr.com 

Cutting a Sunbeam (1886)

I love the human imagination. Surrounded by decay and refuse, this young girl, smiling, can imagine what it would be like to cut into the sun. We all need to tune into that small sense of wonder we had as children every now and again. This photo was taken by Adam Diston in 1886.Continue reading “Cutting a Sunbeam (1886)”

Month of Art: Day 22, The Background Art for Avatar The Last Airbender

(Disclaimer! I am not an expert on Eastern architecture or painting but I will do my best to give correct information.) Another highlight of this amazing animated show were the hand painted backgrounds and scenery. In my review I stated, . . . the background art is breathtaking. Such care was put into designing locationsContinue reading “Month of Art: Day 22, The Background Art for Avatar The Last Airbender “

Month of Art: Day 17 Heraclitus 1630

(Heraclitus 1630, Johannes Moreelse) The Baroque Dutch painter Johannes Paulus Moreelse, born 1603, painted after styles from the school of Utrecht Caravaggism. Being a small part of the Dutch Golden Age, his style was obviously influenced by Caravaggio both in its execution and its subject matter. His father, Paulus Moreelse, was also a painter and taught Johannes until his death.Continue reading “Month of Art: Day 17 Heraclitus 1630”

Month of Art: Day 16 Works by Jung Shan Ink

(Thank you once again Musetouch Magazine!) Finally, I found an artist outside of Europe and Japan that I like. Jung Shan comes from Taiwan and works as a general office clerk for a technology company. She does a variety of illustrations, combining Chinese watercolor styles and Western drawing techniques. She has also traveled throughout theContinue reading “Month of Art: Day 16 Works by Jung Shan Ink”