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amanda webster - poignant illustrations

posted by the scholar on July 28th, 2007
filed under: art, artists, illustration
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i like these illustrations from new york (via minnesota) artist amanda webster, because they make me squirm.

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amanda has a background in psychology and her work is inspired by human nature and internal conflict.

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she works in traditional and digital media.

amanda_webster_far_from_home

i’m compelled by the themes of pain, yearning and isolation.

amanda_webster_rabbit_fishing

the somber victorian feel and the raw emotion in some of these pieces make looking at them an arduous task — which is why i love them!

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amanda_webster_moon

moving, and so rewarding.

check out amanda’s blog and online portfolio for more info.