Source Colossal   Known for his painstakingly intricate mixed-media sculptures, Canadian artist Chris Millar continues to test the bounds of scale and detail. Two recent works epitomize his ongoing explorations: “A Prize Every Time” and “Loom Beneath the Loam,” the latter of which contains eight tiny paintings, two relief sculptures, and numerous sculptural elements attached to…

Source Artsy Shark  Darla Ferrara creates richly textured digital artworks that blur the line between handmade collage and technology. The post Featured Artist Darla Ferrara appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   Across an expansive lawn at Minneapolis’ Boom Island Park earlier this month, Franco-Swiss artist Saype painted a monumental public artwork directly onto the grass. Part of his Beyond Walls series, which has so far seen 22 iterations around the world, the piece marked the first time the project appeared in the U.S. Minneapolis…

Source Colossal   Alternating between felted wool, crochet, and embroidery, Holly Guertin summons moments of peace and reflection through nature. Lifelike lambs serenely nod off or stand in front of ornate backgrounds, while vignettes of foliage and flourishes incorporate colorful fiber. In her practice, the artist seeks connections between patterns and adornments and flora and fauna.…

Source Artsy Shark  I’ve spoken with a number of artists who are struggling emotionally. What they are feeling reflects a kind of heaviness that lasts. The post Why Many Artists are Feeling Discouraged Now appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   Albert Einstein once said that “the most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” For Dr. Elliot McGucken, the sublime enigmas of nature form the basis of his explorations of landscape and light. McGucken traverses North…

Source Design You Trust  ShouXin 手訫 is a Chinese contemporary artist known for minimalist, highly expressive drawings of animals, especially cats. His Instagram bio says he shares his works there, and related profiles describe him as an artist focused on original art, prints, and artbooks. His style is all about very few lines, but a…

Source Design You Trust  Michal Pelka is a surf and ocean photographer, freediver, husband, and father based in the Netherlands. He’s also an ambassador for Liquid Eye Waterhousings. His photography focuses on waves, seascapes, and the atmosphere of the North Sea, blending surfing, water movement, and a strong sense of mood. The images feel calm,…