Friday, 24 February 2012

Jason Jagel


I'm really fond of the loose and naivety of the water colour Jason Jagel uses. Also the overlaying colours in contrast to the white space.

Nathan Ford




Oil paintings by Nathan Ford. I appreciate the way he deliberately doesn't fill the page of a realistic painting.

Kira Jamison




Kirra Jamison, Melbourne based artist, creates large scale paintings that are hugely colourful and magical. She uses acrylic, vinyl and gouache on polyester. I really love these paintings with the young girl that depict fairy tale esque narrative with naivety of the girl and mysterious locations.

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Maurice Sendak

pencil renderings for a set drop for Higglety Pigglety Pop
Quite frightening image of a book by Maurice Sendak 'Outside over there' with a baby being hauled by hooded goblins, outside the comfort of the parent's home and into a world of menacing enchantment. It is said to be very scary for children to read yet they get addicted to the book, to working out the terrors and dreams it inspires.

Book of Nonsense




Wicked funnys by Edward Lear that remind me of Angela Carter's humour in her writing.

Janet Marsh