Something a bit more traditional on the site today: mezzotint prints by Japanese artist Kaoru Saito. I came across his works some years ago and my travels in Japan are a perfect excuse to share some of his beauties on the blog! Born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1931, Kaoru Saito is a member of Shunyo-kai, which is […]
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Hello from amazing Tokyo! I arrived here this afternoon and want to share these flowery illustrations with you before I sleep away my jetlag.. These wonderful works by Sunao Maruyama oficially kick off the Japan Project: for one month, ArtisticMoods.com will be all about Japanese art and illustration. During my travels here I’m going to do my best to inspire […]
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Spring is on its way. Time for some new looks! No better way to get inspired then with these lovely, artsy fashion illustrations by Bernadette Pascua. I particularly like the first outfit and the cute dress in the fifth image. Based in New York City, Bernadette’s work has been used in numerous publications such as Glamour & […]
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Let’s start off the week with some cake and sweets by Isabelle Arsenault. Yum! I love her soft style and attention for pretty details. Based in Montreal, Canada, Isabelle Arsenault is an illustrator who creates works for children’s books and other kinds of publications. For more, you can follow Isabelle on Facebook or visit her website: […]
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People, plants, and pets (and occasionally a monster too). Oh yes, I’m a big fan of these warm, slightly awkward paintings by UK-based artist Sarah Raphael Balme. They crossed my eye today on Elsa Mora’s lovely website. For more, you can follow Sarah on Facebook & Flickr, visit her shop or go to her website. Selling on: […]
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Congratulations, Melissa Cutone! This print by Natalie Foss print is yours! I will contact you shortly and Natalie will make sure the print will arrive at your house safely. To everyone else who participated: thank you! Again, sorry sorry sorry I couldn’t make all of you happy. I’m not opening a new giveaway right now as I’m traveling to […]
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Marcel George is a London-based artist who creates the most beautiful illustrations with watercolor paint. I particularly like the portraits below, which are front covers for Urban Walkabout. Many more illustrations by Marcel to be found on his site. For more of his personal work you can visit this page. Selling on: Etsy
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