Fused Without Boundaries

A wonderful delight, humorous and fun, and definitely creative. NoseGo stated that he is inspired by mood, music, people, animals, monsters, and whatever pop in his head.

NoseGo, a.k.a. Yisrawayl Goodwin, who graduated from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, studying film and digital video. "Nose" came from his early graffiti days, and "Go" was added from his first two letters of his last name. He states, "NoseGo sounds energetic to me, which represents my work." He continues, "I've always been interested in illustration, but media arts was a natural inspiration seeing what could be created when fused." NoseGo is a full-time artist who drives his creativity beyond paintings and illustrations by expanding his vision to 3D, digital, design, murals & installations and more. Check out his website for additional work and his latest gallery shows.

Architect By Day

Discovering this talent of raw style painting with a clear vision of art, cute and lovable creatures, there is no doubt that visionary artist, Robert Romanowicz has a tremendous talent to breath life to his creation. Robert resides in Poland, working as an architect and a graphic designer. He states, "painting pictures and creating images is my passion." With his passion and working on his free time, he has created a wonderful and beautiful style that is warm and friendly.

Robert's illustrations has been published in many books and magazines, and his paintings are seen in galleries around the world. To continue on his creativity, Robert enjoys creating toys and sculptures to elaborate on his vision, as well as shooting with old film cameras. The work seen here are painted with acrylic and oil on plywood

Awakened

The simplicity and effective usage of colors in striking an emotional response from the viewers. Each stroke breathes life by movement within. These beautiful illustration leaves me wanting more. Russ Mills is the illustrator of these wonderful work of artwork. Russ graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a BA in Graphic Arts and Design, specializing in Experimental Film and Animation. He quickly built up his reputation by working with clients in publishing and entertainment industry but recently began working toward solo and group exhibitions. He is inspired by Ralph Steadman, Gerald Scarfe, Jackson Pollack, and Dave McKean, and recently, Ian Francis, and Mr. Jago.

Check his website for additional illustrations, or view his work in person at his next solo exhibition at the Signal Gallery in London from November 19 - December 11, 2010.

Alice In Wonderland

Great visuals from concept and character designer, Michael Kutsche who is one of three artists hired to work with "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland." Michael's been drawing since four years old without any formal training in illustration. Creativity runs in the family and with an early exposure to computers, Michael finds a natural transition from traditional illustration to digital art.

His career path started at a small 3D studio at 18. Upon years of experiences, Michael gradually had the opportunity to learn the multitude workings of the industry from modeling, rigging, animation and lighting.

One day, Michael decided to post his work online and to his amazement, received plenty of exposure with only one email that changed Michael's life, an email from Sony Pictures Imageworks requesting for him to draw a Caterpillar in the style of Pan's Labyrinth. It was when Michael received the job before he found out it was for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. According to Michael, timing was a major factor, working with a very tight schedule and continuous designing during the filming of the movie.

Although some of the images seen here have been modified for a less darker style to appeal to the general audience. Honestly, I prefer these images than the final outcome. Michael Kutsche's work is detailed, and amazing. His character designs are consistent and truly fits in the world he created. And finally, I can not image painting these images digitally by the usage of a Wacom...now that is talent!

Michael Kutsche is from Germany, but now lives in Venice Beach, California with his wife. He is currently working for Marvel as a character designer for the movie, "Thor." Great vision Michael Kutsche!

Gathering The Creative Flow

Upon graduating from Emile Cohl Art School, in Lyon, France and working as a concept artist for the video gaming industry, specializing in character and environment design, Véronique Meignaud has an outstanding vision in creating a world for "Magic The Gathering." There are a lot of curves in her work, a flow that leads the eye throughout the artwork, insinuating movement in a hypnotic fashion. Very beautiful and appropriate for a fantasy world. Véronique Meignaud is currently freelancing and seeking to move into the fashion industry.

Exhibitions:

Nucleus Gallery

Alhambra, California, USA

June 19 - July 12, 2010

Zaniness

Spreading love, joy, and robots are Jon Reinfurt's mission. His digital collage consist of a signature style that is distinct with the lines, curves and shapes by usage of collage, mixed media and paint to create his work of art. Jon graduated with a BFA in illustration from the University of Arts in Philadelphia. He has numerous recognitions such as Communication Arts and How Magazine. Jon Reinfurt is currently living in Philadelphia, freelancing in illustrations and teaching at University of Arts, his alma mater.

Lucky Hsu

I recently purchased a few reprints of Martin Hsu because of my attraction to the high energy, fun, colorful, impactful work of art. Chinese folk art, the love for animals, and family are the main inspirations for Martin Hsu, who have been painting with acrylics and cel vinyl yet excited to experiment with other mediums.

Martin studied animation with the concentration in character design at California State University, Fullerton. He began his career as a graphic artist and a character designer for an apparel company and later migrated to Nickelodeon Studios for a show called, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan as a character designer. Currently, Martin is working at Disney TV Animation as a character designer on shows such as Kick Buttowski and Fish Hooks.

Apart from his creditable career in animation, Martin Hsu is focusing on his personal artwork, with an up-coming exhibition "Tree Show" at GRSF in May, and "Sweet Streets" at Gallery Nucleus in September, as well as his self published book based on his paintings due to release at Comic Con International this July. Martin quoted to Monzuki, "All in all, I'm a lucky guy to be doing what I'm doing. And I try my hardest to remember that."

My thoughts... that's what we're all about.