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Into The Woods: The Melancholy Art of Andy Kehoe

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

According to his rather strange yet humorous bio, Pittsburgh, PA artist Andy Kehoe was only three years old when his sea merchant father was killed by pirates on an ill-fated mission shipping pickles and kittens to Spain. After being thrown … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows: The Macabre Art of Esao Andrews

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Esao Andrews is an intriguing artist whose work ranges between the comically grotesque and simple, understated beauty. A native of Arizona, Andrews has developed a signature cast of dark and surreal characters, blending erotic and sometimes bizarre images in a … Continue reading →

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The Intimate Parade: The Symbiotic Art Of Nathan Spoor

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

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 →

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Metalheads: The Tin Can Art of Brian Despain

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Writer Philip Dick once asked, “Do androids dream of electric sheep?” In the humorous artwork of Brian Despain, robots not only dream, but also live in a melancholy world somewhere between man and machine. From an early age Despain has … Continue reading →

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Scottish Influences: The Dream State Art of Paul Barnes

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

At first glance, viewers of the work of Scottish artist Paul Barnes see a fairy-tale land populated by cuddly furry creatures and lush trees. But look closer and one begins to see a dreamy, almost unsettling quality to his work. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Call It Graffiti: The Guerilla Art of Banksy

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Anyone who has seen the film Exit Through The Gift Shop is familiar with the art and legend of the British graffiti artist, film director, social activist and painter called Banksy. Deftly blending social and political commentary in a distinctive … Continue reading →

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The Small People Art Of Geraldine Alibeu

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I came across the wonderful work of French artist Géraldine Alibeu on a French art website, and I was immediately attracted to her interesting style. At times she’s whimsical and fanciful, while at others she’s dark and strange … like … Continue reading →

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The Bizarro Retro Art of Nadine Boughton

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I really have a thing for the architecture, design and overall look of mid-century modern living. I’m a sucker for that sleek, ultra-insular home of the Space Age generation, and my boom-a-rang table still holds a place of honor in … Continue reading →

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The Trippy Photography of Phillipe Ramette

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I discovered the photography of French artist Phillipe Ramette last year at an exhibition in Hong Kong and it’s really quite unusual. His surreal, off-kilter photos beg the viewer to ask, “How did he do that?” Amazingly, none of these … Continue reading →

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