Posts tagged: art
The Creators of NYC: Geometric Artist Aakash Nihalani
Josh Wool spent a decade as an executive chef, opening restaurants across the south. But all that changed in 2010, when the carpal tunnel in his hands meant he could no longer work. To keep from going stir crazy, he picked up a camera and found his next calling. Two years, thousands of portraits, and a move to New York later, Wool is documenting the people who inspire him on a daily basis. Welcome to Creators of NYC.
Aakash Nihalani
Aakash Nihalani is at the forefront of the next generation of modern artists working in New York. His work in spray paint and tape can be found not only on the walls of private collectors but in and around the streets of New York. I met up with Aakash in his Williamsburg studio, where he was preparing for a solo show.
How do you describe your art?
It’s hard … I usually direct people to look up an image on their phone. But I think at the barest, the work is about perspective, playing with our idea of three-dimensional space within a two-dimensional plane using tape as my primary medium, often in urban environments.
The Creators of NYC: Tattoo Artist Virginia Elwood
Josh Wool spent a decade as an executive chef, opening restaurants across the south. But all that changed in 2010, when the carpal tunnel in his hands meant he could no longer work. To keep from going stir crazy, he picked up a camera and found his next calling. Two years, thousands of portraits, and a move to New York later, Wool is documenting the people who inspire him on a daily basis. Welcome to Creators of NYC.
Virginia Elwood
Tattoo artist Virginia Elwood has been plying her craft for the last 12 years and has made a name for herself at New York Adorned as one of the top talents in the industry. I first saw her work several years ago, and I bumped into her on the G train in Brooklyn shortly after I arrived in New York. After almost a year of exchanging emails, we finally sat down in her Carrol Gardens home.
When did you figure out that tattoo art could be an actual career?
When I was a little kid, I remember wanting to be either a scientist, a ballerina, or a garbage man. I don’t think I had a definition or reference for “art as a career.” I set out on my own at a really young age and drifted from one random job to the next … a career in fine arts was not a realistic or practical goal at that time. The idea that a person could actually get paid to draw didn’t occur to me until I fell head over heals for tattoos as a teenager in the 90s.
The Creators of NYC: Menswear Icon Nick Wooster
Josh Wool spent a decade as an executive chef, opening restaurants across the south. But all that changed in 2010, when the carpal tunnel in his hands meant he could no longer work. To keep from going stir crazy, he picked up a camera and found his next calling. Two years, thousands of portraits, and a move to New York later, Wool is documenting the people who inspire him on a daily basis. Welcome to Creators of NYC.
Nickelson Wooster
Nickelson Wooster is a veritable master of all things sartorial. He’s been called the “alpha male of American street style” by GQ and has redefined the norm for modern masculine fashion through his work at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Calvin Klein — and now JC Penney. His personal brand, a kind of of rugged style meets elegance, has shaped the way men dress all over the world. We caught up with the Kansas native at Bobo, one of his favorite West Village restaurants.
Can you describe what inspires your style?
Getting dressed for me is like a window to my soul. I grew up in the 60s and 70s when men were required to wear a suit, shirt, and tie every day to be taken seriously. I was at the tail end of that generation, and it had a significant impact on me. I always favor being overdressed –- if I’m not wearing a suit, I’m wearing a jacket.
Square Enix Art Auction to Benefit Child’s Play Charity
Hello all! Time for some really exciting news! Over the past few months we’ve been organizing a Square Enix art auction to benefit a fantastic cause - Child’s Play Charity.
Established in 2003, Child’s Play is a game industry charity focused on improving hospital stays for youth through the donation of toys and games. Aided by the gaming industry and community, the initiative has raised millions of dollars to benefit their network of worldwide hospitals.
Square Enix is lending its support through an art auction coinciding with New York Comic Con. Key pieces of art have been gathered from AAA Square Enix franchises, including selections from Sleeping Dogs, Deus Ex, Hitman, and of course Tomb Raider! Contributions include fan works, signed lithographs, and original, hand-drawn art by project leads. The auctions will run through Saturday, October 13, with all proceeds going to Child’s Play.
Visit the Child’s Play eBay store (supported through eBay Giving Works) to bid.
Tomb Raider Specifics
As for what Tomb Raider is offering, the first is an original illustration with acrylics by prolific Tomb Raider fan artist Priscillia Thomas. Next up is an original ink drawing by Tomb Raider Senior Art Director Brian Horton, and the third piece is an autographed digital print by TR concept artist Brenoch Adams.
I would really appreciate a reblog for a good cause. Let’s give these pieces of art a great home, and provide some entertainment for children in need! If you’d like to share elsewhere, THIS is the important link to pass along. Thank you!
Beatrix Kiddo & O-Ren by Craig Drake
Part of the Robert Brandenburg and Craig Drake art show at the Mondo Gallery / Tumblr.
Portrait of Bill Traylor by Charles Shannon ca. 1939.
Bill Traylor (1854?–1949) was born into slavery on a plantation in Alabama. After emancipation, he continued to live and work on the plantation until sometime before 1928, when he moved permanently to Montgomery. There he worked as a laborer and briefly in a shoe factory until he was physically unable to continue, then began receiving modest government assistance. Under the challenging conditions of Depression-era Alabama, Traylor survived on the streets in the then primarily black enclave of Monroe Avenue (now called Monroe Street). He slept first in the storage room of a funeral parlor, then in a shoe repair shop, and spent his days sitting on the sidewalks, creating the more than 1,200 drawings he is believed to have produced.
-via High Museum of Art
Assassin’s Creed III created and submitted by Chad Gowey
Inspired by Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed III and currently featured in their exclusive gallery show, “Art of the Assassin,” premiering in Los Angeles before its tour of Chicago, New York and Boston. Prints available at Society6. Thanks for the submission, Chad!
Illustrated video game posters
by Ron Guyatt
Remember Me concept art from Dontnod and Capcom
Via: saveroomminibar | Creativeuncut
Kevin Wada and fellow illustrator and friend, Max Wittert, decided to do a fashionista take on characters from X-Men to sell at APE 2011 and created this fantastic series of prints.
Let me make two things clear:
1) I. FUCKING. LOVE. THESE.
2) This is Part 3 of 5 posts today.