Source Colossal   From California to Oklahoma to Illinois, Black communities are saddling up and grasping the reins of a horse or ornery bull. A thriving culture that’s gained attention in recent years, these competitors form bonds in and out of the rodeo arena, where their animals kick up dust and barrel across the ring. Since…

Source Colossal   Through eloquent linear details and brushy, color-blocked backgrounds, Collins Obijiaku renders tender portraits in oil. Often directly meeting the viewer’s gaze, the striking figures inspired by individuals within the artist’s community command our attention. The artist harnesses a sense of timelessness, with a palette that swings from earthy to jewel-toned and subtle hints…

Source Design You Trust  Romina is a Munich-based freelance photographer and videographer who documents architecture, art, and urban design across the globe. Her work explores the structural rhythm of modern metropolises, capturing urban landscapes ranging from European hubs like Geneva, Amsterdam, and Helsinki to the night streets of Tokyo. Her signature approach centers on finding…

Source Design You Trust  Ayan Nag is a freelance illustrator and visual development artist recognized for his richly atmospheric landscape paintings and evocative environmental storytelling. Balancing original digital art with creative mentorship, he produces standalone scenic illustrations alongside specialized tutorials, brushes, and print collections. His artwork is distinguished by a masterful treatment of directional lighting,…

Source Design You Trust  Warren CG is a 3D modeler, digital sculptor, and technical artist who specializes in character modeling and asset development for video games, feature films, and physical collectibles. With a dedicated focus on model production and collectible prototyping, his practice bridges high-fidelity digital sculpting with the engineering demands of tangible fabrication. His…

Source Design You Trust  Alex Jay Brady is a concept artist and designer specializing in monumental, cinematic science-fiction environments and visual development. Steering strictly away from generative AI tools, she relies on foundational digital painting and 3D craft to build complex planetary designs, industrial spacecraft, and independent animation shorts. A significant focus of her recent…

Source Artsy Shark  Inspired by the human body, artist Jana Jaros creates large-scale paintings that explore structure and expression. The post Featured Artist Jana Jaros appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   Through abstract, prismatic acrylic paintings to garment-like sculptures and textile collages, Jeffrey Gibson explores questions of identity, lineage, and cultural translation. Working across media, the artist intricately beads monumental works and incorporates a wide range of fabrics and materials. Jeffrey Gibson: A Real Love Thing at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center delves into…