Source Design You Trust  Francesco Pizzo is a visual development artist, illustrator, and concept artist based in Italy. His work sits right in that sweet spot between background design, color scripting, and concept art, and it has a strong story-driven feel. What comes through immediately is how much he thinks in scenes. The posts are…

Source Design You Trust  Eva makes photography that feels human first and image second. The line “I take pictures that remind you of what it means to be human” is a pretty perfect summary of the work’s mood: intimate, reflective, and a little searching. What comes through most is the desire to transport people somewhere…

Source Colossal   Think for a second about what comes to mind when you hear “soda.” Perhaps fizzy, saccharine, and bright? Then consider the connotations of the word “sour.” Maybe it evokes the zing of a lemon, tanginess, or something sharper. This is the relationship that forms the basis of Sour Soda Studio, a project built…

Source Colossal   Raised in a wealthy, well-connected family in England, the young Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) glommed onto stories her mother and grandmother told of Celtic folk tales about mythical beings in Ireland. Her imagination ran rampant as a child, and a rebellious spirit earned her expulsion from more than one convent school for antics like…

Source Artsy Shark  Inspired by Britain’s rare native horse breeds and untamed landscapes, artist Esther Towler creates work rooted in observation and presence. The post Featured Artist Esther Towler appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   One of the most enduring traditions in the U.S. is undoubtedly the state fair. The very first was held in Syracuse, New York, in 1841, and throughout the mid-19th century, states launched their own unique takes. Some of the largest and busiest, such as those in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, have been running…

Source Colossal   Bristol-based artist Diana Beltrán Herrera continues to construct elaborate sculptures of flora and fauna in vibrant paper. Over the last few years, Herrera’s work has grown in both scale and subject matter as she incorporates new materials such as paperboard, thread, and cardboard, which have allowed her work to evolve beyond previous forms.…

Source Artsy Shark  Have you ever dreamed of seeing your work in a museum collection? Here’s how to position your art for acquisition. The post Why Would a Museum Collect Your Art? appeared first on Artsy Shark.