"Art is what I do. Every painting is a mood, a reflection of what is happening in my mind. Some days are quiet - some days are abstract."" Every day is a painting for artist Natasha Barnes, a whole new way of looking at my world. ""Inspirations are found in my travels. I absorb the moments and transfer the feelings to my canvas, bright and bold. Every stroke moulds my signature; in so doing, creating another piece of Natasha Barnes. This is my art."
Italian artist, Valentina grew up in Milan where her dressmaker mother & tailor father were employed by one of the top fashion houses.
Lively discussions of fashion and style dominated the dinner table and it was over pasta and wine where Valentina began to develop her innate sense of color and texture. She soon fell in love with the idea of contributing to the world of fashion and thought the idea of studying fashion design suited her perfectly.
It was during Valentina’s first semester of study in her fashion illustration class that she realized her true talent, art!She would im...
Chiu Tak Hak is a self-taught artist from China whose work has received recognition at art shows and galleries in Germany, Paris and Hong Kong. In 1972, he moved to Paris and was attracted to the city’s historic shops and cafes; places that are still and quite like a stage waiting for players to arrive. The moodiness and mystery of these buildings evoke a feeling of solitude, which Chiu sought to translate onto canvas.
His style combines realism and elements of impressionism and abstractionism. He builds around a realistic central image, and then adds collage and other elements to add depth.
