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snapshot sunday

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snapshot sunday

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snapshot sunday

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snapshot sunday

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snapshot sunday

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ryan abegglen graphic design

i love the funny graphic stylings of indiana artist ryan abegglen. so vintagey for such a young pup.

see more of his portfolio here. ryan also takes interesting photographs, which you can see right here. and say hello to ryan on his blog too.

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the paintings of michael ward

i am truly enjoying these well done realistic works in acrylic from california artist michael ward. michael dedicated a good deal of time in the 1970’s roving around southern california and taking photographs, which resulted in this ongoing series of walkabout pieces. since the pulse and landscape of the area has evolved and changed over the years, many of these scenes no longer exist, and the once banal subjects take on a surprising and new nostalgic meaning. i just love the earnest quality about them, not to mention the appealing pops of color and pristine detailing (especially in the vintage fonts). and let’s not forget the light either.

 

see more and contact michael on his website, and purchase select prints of his work right here.

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kareem rizk collage art

ooh am i loving these fun limited and open edition collage prints from melbourne graphic designer kareem rizk today. to create his traditional collages, kareem uses a multitude of materials including oil pastels, acrylics and pencil. he also uses digital techniques to add pieces to his collection. to me either technique produces a consistently meticulous assembled piece, with strong retro-modern influences and intelligent use of negative space.

see more at kareem’s website and etsy shop. he’s also got some of his lovely bird prints available at thumbtack.

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