Ok, I realize that this is Paintblog, and that Katie Muth is a printmaker, but I’m going to justify her inclusion by pointing out that she sometimes adds small elements of colour to her linocuts with watercolour.
Aw, who am I kidding, I don’t need any more justification than the fact that she creates astonishing images that deserve to be recognized as such. Enjoy!
The dreamy and idyllic quality in so much of Isca Greenfield-Sanders’ work is what first pulled me in, but I quickly noticed the clues that suggested the dream was just that, and reality was in fact breaking into the image as I looked on. Â Mathematical grids dissected warm days on the beach and sunny pastoral fields, and suddenly these worlds became even more than the dreams they started out as.
Hermann Mejia is one of those rare and enviable visual artists who can work in just about any medium and produce astonishing work. It is definitely worth spending some time on his site to explore the various directions he travels.
Jennifer Lewis Takahashi’s still life paintings are heavily layered and textured, not only in subject matter, but in meaning, and I find the  more time I spend with them the more I get absorbed in their suggested narratives.
The dozen or so works available for viewing on Jeremy Enecio’s site illustrate the depth of his skill with painting and digital mediums, as well as the diversity of his inspirations, ranging from pop culture to Russian folklore. Â I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Watercolour as a painting medium can, in the wrong hands (mine), call undue attention to itself. Â Of course, in the right hands (Richard Hanson’s) watercolour has limitless potential, as demonstrated by the many incredible paintings available for viewing on his site.
I first came across the work of Jay Dart last summer, and was very happy to see him again at this year’s TOAE. Â His drawings and watercolours are full of subtle brilliance, and I hope to continue coming across his work for many years to come.
It’s that time of year again! If you are in Toronto, near Toronto, or can get to Toronto this weekend, it’s time for another excursion down to Nathan Phillips Square for the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. This is one of my favourite art events of the year, and a great chance to see works from hundreds of amazing artists, like Stephen Noble, whose painting is pictured above. Hope to see you there!
She has a far greater number of oil paintings on her site, but to resurrect my “this is not a theme week” method of posting I’ve decided to use one of Laurie Campbell’s watercolours to illustrate her incredible talent at depicting everyday life and modern architecture.
I feel as though I don’t pay enough attention to watercolour as medium, considering all that it is capable of. Â For example, the large-scale architecture watercolours by Paul Ching-Bor are some of the most beautiful and impressive paintings I’ve come across in a long time. Â Be sure to check out the large image files available for viewing on his site.
