Artists We Love :: Brittany A. Miller
Brittany A. Miller is not only a Friend We Love but also a fantastic visual artist who is embarking on a t-shirt line along with a Kickstarter campaign to help her manifest a dream of making affordable, accessible, wearable art.
Artists We Love :: Rammellzee
One of our favorite rooms at MOCA’s Art in the Streets exhibit was the replica of Rammellzee’s Tribeca loft. It encompasses many facets of his Gothic Futurist theory. In case you aren’t able to experience this first hand, check out this short MOCA recently released. RIP.
Artists We Love :: Sol Guy – TEDx Toronto
One of the most gratifying aspects of working on our series is getting the opportunity to meet some TRULY INSPIRNG people who dedicate their lives to their creativity. Sol Guy is no exception, in fact, he’s become the how-to-guide on living, learning and loving. Don’t take our word for it, watch Guy’s “Call To Action” on TED Talks held recently in Toronto, Canada.
Artists We Love :: Lizzi Akana
I stumbled upon animator, Lizzi Akana on the Animation Block Party website, and she immediately captured my attention. Her short film, Marvelous, Keen Loony Bin is one of the craziest animated shorts I’ve seen in a while. She directed and animated it as her thesis film while attending RISD. The film is filled with insanely imaginative creatures and objects that epitomize the reason I love animation. Lizzi Akana is an up-and-coming animator, but she’s definitely someone I’d keep my eye on.
Artists We Love :: Harvey Pekar
Legendary underground comic book artist Harvey Pekar passed away earlier this week at the age of seventy. The Cleveland, Ohio native was most famous for his autobiographical comic book series, American Splendor, which was often illustrated by friends and fellow comic book legends, such as Robert Crumb and Alan Moore. Harvey Pekar’s writing was loved by fans for its humorous look at the dull and raw sense of reality.
Artists We Love :: Henry McCausland
Even in the world of independent filmmaking, computer animation is taking over and leaving behind the traditionally hand-drawn animated film. Artist and animator Henry McCausland isn’t letting the digital age take over quite yet. McCausland’s drawings and paintings translate beautifully into his excitingly fresh take on hand-drawn animation.
Artists We Love :: Swoon
Brooklyn-based artist, Swoon brings a whole new meaning to the term “Street Art.” With her wheatpaste masterpieces spread throughout cities allover the world, it’s hard to miss the artist’s uniquely designed characters and cityscapes. Being a Brooklyn native, her art truly captures the essence of growing up in New York City. Although mainly a street artist, Swoon’s work has been showcased in some of the world’s largest contemporary museums, including MoMA’s P.S.1 and The Brooklyn Museum.
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