Tag Archives: French

Artist of the Day / SOPHIE ETCHART / Paris, France

Posted on July 16, 2012 by destructivetesting

Sophie Etchart is primarily a fashion photographer, but I have selected several of her ‘landscape’ photos to start with.  She provides the photos for the collaboration with Sandrine Pagnoux— https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/artist. http://www.sophieetchart.com

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Artist of the Day / Tarek Ben Yakhlef / France

Posted on July 8, 2012 by destructivetesting

To call Tarek’s illustrated books ‘comic books’ is like calling ‘Maus’ a comic book.  They are that, but so much more.  I see Tarek as a sort of Renaissance street artist. “Graduate of the Sorbonne (University Paris I) in medieval history and art history, Tarek released Paris … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / David Fouchter / France

Posted on May 11, 2012 by destructivetesting

I like David’s work a lot, but felt more sure of my choice when I saw Maurice Sapiro’s, Terry Amstutz’s  and Barbarelka’s ‘likes’ on the page! “I discovered in the iPhone a very creative tool.  Its undeniable advantages of portability … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Virginie Broquet / France

Posted on April 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

http://www.virginiebroquet.com

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Artist of the Day / nathalie-Pirotte / France

Posted on April 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

I think these collages and paintings by Nathalie Pirotte are quite compelling.  I’m not sure what their message is, or how different people will respond to them, but they do demand some kind of response. The quotes are from  Ana … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Cathy Savel

Posted on March 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

“Nature as art, in absolute detail. A never ending paradox that tears me from reality. Everything has a spirit, a voice that needs to be listened to. Creativity is my passion. This was the journey of my childhood, as I … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Constantin Favre

Posted on February 17, 2012 by destructivetesting

     I’m impressed with Constantin’s style and professionalism.  I’ve included just two of her ‘concept’ photo shoots.  There are more at:  http://constantinfavrephotography.wordpress.com/about-me/ This is the Google translation from French.  Her original text can be seen at the bottom. “I … Continue reading →

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