William Blake’s World: “A New Heaven Is Begun”

Ninja September 21st, 2009

William Blake_Behemoth and Leviathan

Behemoth and Leviathan, Book of Job, no. 15

The Morgan is hosting an exhibition of over 100 works from poet, painter, and printmaker, William Blake. A New Heaven Is Begun includes his 21 illustrations for the Book of Job, 12 drawings illustrating John Milton’s poems L’Allegro and Il Penseroso, Songs of Innocence and Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell.

The show also features recorded readings of Blake’s poetry by Jeremy Irons.

When
A New Heaven Is Begun runs through January 3, 2010

Where
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street
New York, NY 10016 (map)

Hours
+ Tuesday through Thursday: 10:30AM – 5PM
+ Friday: 10:30AM – 9PM
+ Saturday: 10AM – 6PM
+ Sunday: 11AM – 6PM

Admission
+ $12 Adults
+ $8 Children (under 16), Seniors (65 and over), $8 Students (with current ID)
+ Free to members and children 12 and under (accompanied by an adult)
+ Admission is free on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Home Slice by Scott C.

Ninja March 9th, 2009

Scott C.’s Home Slice show gives us the rare opportunity to explore the abodes and lives of his beloved watercolor characters. Though cut-away views, we can look deep into the Rocket House, Whale House, and Cloud House. This exhibition also includes puppets, crafted by Screen Novelties.

Where
Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main St.
Alhambra CA 91801

Gallery Hours
Monday–Thursday: 12 PM–9 PM,
Friday–Sunday: 11 AM–10 PM
This show runs until March 23, 2009

Related link
+ Scott C.’s illustration blog

Purchasing link
+ Double Fine Action Comics by Scott C

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I’m not the only one who’s got a thing for hair

Ninja November 26th, 2008

Penguin and I went to visit the MET yesterday to check out some of the drawings by Michelangelo, Leonardo, Dürer, Hoffman, Ingres, and Seurat (more on that later). Just mind-blowing! I was in awe of their seemingly effortless, undulating line work (guess that’s why they’re called the Masters, eh). I got a wee dizzy viewing Ingres’ seemingly impossible hairline line work through a magnifying glass.

After our private drawing viewing, we set out to explore the Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions exhibition on the 2nd floor. Being that I do have a thing for texture and hair, these 2 images were my favorites. I hate that I’m so predictable.

Onésipe Aguado
Woman Seen from the Back, 1862
Salted paper print from glass negative

Hans Hoffman
A Hedgehog, before 1584
Watercolor and gouache on parchment

It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who’s got a thing for hair. Please let me introduce 3 great, current artists who also feature hair in their work: Ruth Marten, Mr. Bingo, and John Ryan Solis.

Ruth Marten

New Yorker, Ruth Marten is a former tattoo artist (those skills translate well in her fine line drawings) and currently works as a commercial illustrator and exhibiting artist. She is represented by the Adam Baumgold Gallery.

Mr. Bingo

London-based illustrator/animator, Mr. Bingo, has a client list which includes Nike, BBC, Virgin, and MTV.

John Ryan Solis

School of Visual Arts Illustration grad, John Ryan Solis, currently works at the design studio, Vault49.

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Watercolor portraits by Leesa Leva

Ninja May 22nd, 2008

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Tags: Leesa Leva, portrait, Watercolor

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Illustrator: Daniel Egnéus

Ninja May 5th, 2008

Swedish illustrator Daniel Egnéus has fine line work with a touch of watercolor. His clients include Nike, Pepsi, Playboy, Marie Claire, Penguin Books, Leo Burnett UK, Swarowski, and others.

Related link

+ Daniel Egnéus’s porfolio

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Short: Swing

Penguin April 14th, 2008

This is a cute little animation. I love the use of watercolors combined with more modern techniques. I also love the use of animation, to depict something wonderful and crazy that normal film wouldn’t be able to do.

-Penguin