A Few Favorites

I'm working on a portrait right now of this cool guy which will be done in a few days, so in lieu of any new pictures I'm going to make a handy list of artists I admire! I'll try to stick to living artists, since my list of historical figures could go on forever.

www.martin-munoz.com/
These two artists, Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz, do a lot of amazing stuff, but I particularly love their perverse series of snowglobes. I want to steal their ideas. 

www.brandonbird.com/
I first became aware of Brandon Bird in college. At a very stressful point in my education, his work reminded me that it was ok to have fun with painting. Plus, his subject matter is awesome! His Deep Space 9 paintings singlehandedly convinced me to give that show another try (and I loved it). I only mourn that I missed the Law & Order art show.

www.pamgolden.com/
Pam was my art teacher from 3-13, and is no doubt one of the main reasons I'm pursuing art today! She instilled in me a great respect for spirals, and the belief that art and life cannot be separated. Her chair sculptures are beautiful. I love her use of mixed media.

faithmouse.blogspot.com/
I have an absurd love for anyone who paints one thing obsessively. (See also Louis Wain, painter of cats).

www.gallerypauleanglim.com/Gallery_Paule_Anglim/Enrique_Chagoya.html
Chagoya is probably my absolute favorite living artist. Everything he does blows me away. The clarity of his ideas, the simplicity of the way he puts them across, and the incredible collage of images and ideas he achieves both inspires and intimidates me. I would love to see some of his work in person!