Many of the characters in Katinka Lampe’s portraits are young, but the objects they wear (such as scarves, jewelry and fake eyelashes) contradict with their youthful innocence. They are both vulnerable and distant at the same time which makes them fascinating and popular among many art lovers. Katinka Lampe lives and works in the Netherlands […]
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The one of a kind paintings by artist Kyla Zoe Rafert set a beautiful, fairytalic scene which is filled with color, pattern and mystery. Kyla portrays young women that are facing notions of youth, such as curiosity, the potency of beauty and the fall of innocence. “Despite their childlike references however, these works are meant to embody […]
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These drawings are a small collection from the many, many mindblowing children’s portraits by Stefan Zsaitsits. Originally from Austria, Stefan Zsaitsits’ illustrations have appeared in various exhibitions and publications. Curious for more? He also published a book called Headsongs which contains a selection of his large scale works from 2010 and 2011 and is available here. […]
Read More →These works are part of a large wood painting series by Sean Mahan. With a beautiful figurative style, His characters express the sweetness of the human character and at the same time their struggle with power and dominance. Sean Mahan’s paintings have been exhibited widely around the US. Here, you will find an interesting video […]
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Growing up in an artist family, Giselle Potter became inspired to illustrate at a very young age. Currently she has illustrated over 25 children’s books, and she has done advertising work for companies such as Budget, National Geographic and Kirin Beer. Giselle has a wonderful, large portfolio of works on her website that will surely put you in a […]
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Hikari Shimoda’s one of a kind-paintings explore complex themes related to the isolation and loneliness of childhood. Within a setting that is both sweet and sour, she portrays fascinating characters that struggle with the modern world they are growing up in. “My motif is children whose ages are around 10 to 15 years old. Their […]
Read More →These gorgeous paintings are part of a series called Darlings, by Tobias Keene. Originally from Britain and currently working and living in Los Angeles, Keene is the third generation in his family to become an painter and his works have appeared in both solo- and group exhibitions. You can find works of his older series on […]
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