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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 / Liz Brizzi / Los Angeles

Posted on April 17, 2012 by destructivetesting

“Liz’s original mixed media technique begins with the manipulation of her original photography collaged into layers of acrylic washes on canvas or wood panel.  A native of France, born of Italian parents, Liz grew up in Los Angeles. She is … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Wed Part 2 / Didzis Krūmiņš / Europe, Latvia, Liepaja

Posted on April 5, 2012 by destructivetesting

Didzis sent me these great photos from some photo realism project.   arts.in.ua/artists/Kustik/w/91380/ arts.in.ua/artists/Kustik/w/214934/ arts.in.ua/artists/Kustik/w/149384/

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Artist of the Day / Didzis Krūmiņš / Europe, Latvia, Liepaja

Posted on April 4, 2012 by destructivetesting

As I was entering another Artist of the Day post today, I was thinking how amazing it is what artists create! Didzis primarily uses acrylic oil, pencil,  paper applique, mixed media graphic.               http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteMeadow4

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