Illustration

 I'd like to show in my own work the way Angie Hoffmeister has used reputition on top of its self to show movement in an images. Which I would to have a go at this to improve my skills and to expand my skills with this new way of working.     Below are several new ways of working and being resourceful, Ive choose these artists and they relate to my work and show me new ways of working and  not to be scared to try new ways.
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Drypoint Prints by Angie Hoffmeister

I’m in love with these stunning drypoint prints by Düsseldorf-based artist Angie Hoffmeister. Drypoint is a printmaking technique in the intaglio family where images are etched onto a plate using a sharp metal or diamond point. Give anything some extra eyes and I’m usually a fan, but there’s also something about using a more traditional and laborious printmaking technique to make such intriguing imagery that I really respect. You can see much more of her work here.

Zach Johnsen: Acid Over Easy

I’m loving these explosively colorful graphite and watercolor pieces by Portland-based artist Zach Johnsen from his series entitled Acid Over Easy.

The Storybook Fantasies of Dara Scully

The world of Spanish artist Dara Scully is filled with childlike fantasy, her photos blending the lines between fact and fiction, each loaded with rich narrative potential. Acting frequently as the protagonist, Scully places herself in a world where bicycles are strapped to hot air balloons, where she parties with miniature elephants, and has adventures rivaling those of Alice in Wonderland. I can only hope an enterprising children’s book publisher will reach out to her soon.

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Pencil Shaving Portraits by Kyle Bean

UK artist and designer Kyle Bean (previously here and here) has created these lovely pencil shaving portraits for contributors to the Wallpaper Handmade issue. Everything this guy does turns to awesome.

Fred Laforge

Artist Fred Laforge has an impressive body of work that spans several mediums including resin and wood sculptures, graphite drawings, as well as printmaking. Via his artist statement:

My practice focuses primarily on the concept of the atypical body. Within my work, therefore, there is a fascination with non-standard morphologies. I am interested in a particular body type that has been subjected to the judgment of value throughout Western culture. In these works, the bodies that are old, disabled or obese are represented for their aesthetic qualities and the visual poetry they emit. I present these bodies in a new light, flushing out the a priori of the real (is a fat body an ugly body?).
 

Linocuts by Hubert Tereszkiewicz

 

Randomly discovered these linocuts by 23-year-old designer Hubert Tereszkiewicz today and was totally floored. To think he took the time to literally carve these from wood before printing is mind blowing. Would love to have one of these hanging on my wall.