Monthly Archives: May 2014

POP! The Lowbrow Surrealism of Alex Gross

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Pop Surrealist artist Alex Gross specializes in oil paintings on canvas whose themes include global commerce, the pursuit of beauty, alienation, and how globalization and capitalism have consumed our visual culture. His work features striking, dreamlike Victorian imagery, a haunting … Continue reading →

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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Metal

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

This metal lady is a 28-foot tall figurative sculpture entitled “Ecstacy” that lived at Patricia Green at Hayes and Octavia Streets in San Francisco for a few years. The work of artists Dan Das Mann and Karen Cusolito, it was constructed from … Continue reading →

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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Before you can create a work of art, you need to have the proper tools!

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Kicking It Old School: The Classic Paintings of Georges Seurat

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Georges-Pierre Seurat needs no introduction to even the casual art admirer, as he is one of the more pre-eminent late 19th century artists, and is largely responsible for ushering in the post-impressionist movement in art. Many of his works are … Continue reading →

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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: On The Move

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Hi everybody! I thought I would turn things slightly on their ear by presenting videos as my take on this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge, because a big part of me says that a challenge dedicated to being On The Move … Continue reading →

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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Close-up

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I’m really late to the Travel Theme party this week, and I almost blew it off until I found these pics of an amazing close-up encounter with a lioness at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo that I took back in 2009. I … Continue reading →

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