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Hi, I'm Stephen Kelly, a writer, editor, photographer and graphic designer living in beautiful San Francisco, CA, USA. Amongst the things I love are writing, photography, movies, music, fitness, travel, Batman, all things Australian, food and fun, all of which I hope to reflect in this here blog. Welcome aboard ... now let's get busy!
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Tag Archives: Painting
Less Is More: The Minimalism of Evah Fan
Maybe it’s just the mellow mood I’ve been in since returning from Sydney, but lately I’ve taken a departure from extreme surrealism in favor of a more minimal and dreamy but no less puzzling forms of art. The work of … Continue reading
Multiple Visions: The Space Age Art of Alec Huxley
This week I’m featuring the work of San Francisco-based painter, photographer and graphic designer Alec Huxley. I first saw his work at the Minna Gallery here in the city, and I was attracted to strong use of light and shadow, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Weekly Art
Tagged Alec Huxley, Art, Artist, Film noir, Jeremy Geddes, Painting, San Francisco, Space Age
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That’s So Gouache: The Depth Map Art of Kazuki Takamatsu
Hi everybody … and if I haven’t said so already … Happy New Year! I’ve been a little slow out of the gate as we march boldly into 2013, and maybe that because the prospect of facing a full year … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Japan, Weekly Art
Tagged Art, Artist, Japan, Japanese, Kazuki Takamatsu, Painting, Tokyo
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The Intimate Parade: The Symbiotic Art Of Nathan Spoor
Nathan Spoor is a Los Angeles-based painter and writer whose work I just recently became acquainted with. He shows an astonishing range in his work, everything from foreboding and morose to joyful and colorful. The one thread that links his … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Weekly Art
Tagged Art, Artist, Nathan Spoor, Painting, Popsurrealism, Suggestivism, Surrealism, Surrealist, Weekly Art
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Space Oddity: The Hyperrealistic Art Of Jeremy Geddes
At first glance, the oil paintings of Melbourne, Australia-based artist Jeremy Geddes don’t look like paintings at all. Rather, an exceptional command of light, movement, composition and tension combine to give his work incredible detail and photo-like realism. Like any … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Weekly Art
Tagged Art, Artist, Astronaut, Australia, Cosmonaut, Jeremy Geddes, Melbourne, Oil Painting, Outer Space, Painting, Space, Surrealism, Surrealist
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The Oddball Art Of Travis Louie
I came upon the work of Travis Louie through an art blog, and his work really stuck me as being something quite singular. He takes what society might perceive as “freak show” figures, and gives them the dignity they deserve. … Continue reading