Source Artsy Shark  For pastel artist Cindy Berceli, every animal portrait is an opportunity to capture a personality and preserve a cherished connection. The post Featured Artist Cindy Berceli appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   In today’s art world, provocation and controversy are part and parcel of the market. Think recent pieces like Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a.k.a. the duct-taped banana, or Damien Hirst’s diamond- and platinum-coated 18th-century human skull titled “For the Love of God.” And while art has never been immune to controversy, it hasn’t always been,…

Source Colossal   When Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940-2015) was born, her family moved to Columbus, Ohio’s brand new Poindexter Village. The public housing estate, dedicated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940, was one of the first federally funded projects of its kind to specifically support African Americans. (In 2028, a new museum is slated to…

Source Colossal   From his studio in Athens, Stelios Pupet renders meditative paintings that place organic elements within a subtle grid. The artist always begins with a structural matrix that he builds upon, sometimes leaving a square angle for a cloud or section of grass and other times manipulating the form into a natural curve. In…

Source Artsy Shark  Explore online tools that help sculptors present their artwork from multiple angles and in realistic settings. The post How Sculptors Can Display Their Art in 3D Online appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   Across ancient Mesopotamia, lamassu figures assumed the form of a winged goddess. In the ancient Assyrian Empire, giant bulls or lions with human heads and wings represented the deities, which artisans often carved at a monumental scale to protect cities and palaces. For Albuquerque-based Esther Elia, who is of Assyrian and Irish descent,…

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…