Category Archives: Artists

Dizzying effects of 3D Street Artist Eduardo Relero

Posted on 02/01/2012 by SharpArt

Recently found this fabulous selection of images of the Argentinian Eduardo Relero’s 3D street art. He has painted in various cities around the world. But most of these have all been shot in Spain.

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Was van Gogh Colour-blind?

Posted on 28/12/2011 by SharpArt

I have recently read this article on one of the most unfortunate of artists, Vincent van Gogh. What a catastrophe his life was; suspected tinnitus that drove him to sever his ear, lack of recognition and poverty during his life, … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs

Posted on 10/10/2011 by SharpArt

Just wished to pay my respects to an immense innovator and visionary. I found this article on the man who most influenced him very revealing: The Man Who Inspired Jobs  – being Edwin H. Land – creator of Polaroid, and … Continue reading →

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Beatle’s artist Blake showing at Bridlington

Posted on 03/07/2011 by SharpArt

Beatles artist Blake showing at gallery – Local – Beverley Guardian. This is quite a coo for Gallery 49, in Bridlington. The whole space will be devoted to  signed limited edition prints by Sir Peter Blake and other RA friends. … Continue reading →

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ArtistsWanted: Pete Eckert

Posted on 30/06/2011 by SharpArt

Absolutely amazing portrait of an amazing and unassuming man. Beautiful concepts, ethereal; I loved this. | Artists Wanted | In Focus : Pete Eckert from Artists Wanted on Vimeo.

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Exit Through the Gift Shop

Posted on 30/01/2011 by SharpArt

So here’s the story behind the story. It’s not really a Banksy film. Well this trailer isn’t. It’s a Thierry Guetta film. The biggest counter cultural movement since punk. Street Art.

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Portrait of Dan

Posted on 01/09/2010 by SharpArt

I finished this in February, but have only just got round to making this short film. It’s just a selection of stills taken of me painting a portrait in acrylic on canvas. I was trying out some techniques I’d not … Continue reading →

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Pop Art Blue

Posted on 30/08/2010 by SharpArt

Brilliant opening sequence by PolitelyHomicidal. It features Roy Lichtenstein’s comic strip works, of course Andy Warhol portraits, and others from the Pop Art movement, but also the much overlooked Richard Hamilton’s Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Homes So … Continue reading →

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Rugby as Pop Art

Posted on 05/08/2010 by SharpArt

Kiwi artist Aaron Tomlinson struck upon the idea of popular rugby players – particularly Dan Carter and Richie McCraw – as icons that would benefit from a Pop Art overhaul. He talks candidly to the local New Zealand Herald about … Continue reading →

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Stuck In Customs

Posted on 25/07/2010 by SharpArt

Just spent the morning devouring articles from this site. Was blown away by the dynamic header and the amount of valuable desktop space it took up. Trey Ratcliff is heavily into HDR or High Dynamic Range photography. How to create … Continue reading →

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