(fantastic) michelle white illustrations
posted by the scholar on September 28th, 2007filed under: art, artists, illustration
i am really nuts about this brilliant work from california (by way of florida) artist michelle white. michelle graduated from the ringling college of art & design. she has been creating her illustrations and paintings and residing in san francisco for the last ten years. she’s recently become a full time freelance artist, after working as an editorial artist for a variety of traditional and online publications. her pieces are made with pen and ink or graphite pencil on textured paper, their colors then subtly enhanced digitally. other pieces are made with color and graphite washes and are created on wood.
to me, there is a noteworthy amount of tension and contrast in this collection. i feel like i’m staring into the eyes of a real person, there is that much rare and melancholy depth of emotion here. and i could stare for quite a long time. the cracked up faces that look like chiseled stained glass, the mostly somber color palettes and the consistent, expressive nature and themes of love, dreams, childhood innocence and broken promises are so affecting.
isn’t it fantastic?
michelle will be showing a doll in the upcoming kokeshi doll show at subtext in san diego, which opens november 3rd.
she does not currently sell prints of her work, but she does make her paintings available for sale.
see michelle’s portfolio here. her blog is also an excellent place to see her terrific work and of course to contact her!
September 28th, 2007 at 9:32 am
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September 28th, 2007 at 10:30 am
hi samuel,
i see your site — thanks you for the visit!
September 28th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Having known Michelle, and having the honor of receiving small pieces of her artwork over the past few years, I am so pleased that she is receiving the recognition she so richly deserves!!!!!!
September 28th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
hi ina,
i bet you have michelle’s pieces in a place of honor in your home — they are great!
thanks for the comment!
September 28th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
It is inspirational to me to see Michelle’s work. It is such a wonderful thing that you have featured her pieces in this way. I feel that you have touched the essense of her work with your comments. Thank you for showing the beautiful things that she does.
September 28th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
hi cecile,
thanks for the visit! it is my pleasure to feature michelle and her fabulous artwork — glad you like it too! 🙂
September 28th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
So REAL!! Love your work especially the little boy crying holding the fish.
September 28th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
hi beverly,
yes! it is real — that is what i’m talking about. i think some of the best art is something that causes an emotional response.
thank you for the visit!
September 28th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
These are great – the boy with the dog is my favourite
September 28th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
hi ben,
thanks for your comment — i still can’t decide which one i like best!
September 28th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
I love Michelle’s work!!
September 28th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
hi ramon,
you are not alone in loving it! 🙂
thanks for the visit!
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