Pen Drawings

Artists Describing Their Art:

Seiglinda Welin - i liked what you can draw on paper its hav ing something you like on your walls its a 1 off item not mass produce and not costing an arm and a leg be it a nude to astill life art is not about who painted it but about the people who buy it,like it buy it, you have a choice my birth name is sieglinda but have always used the name linda and sighed my name as linda Im a self taught artist have been drawing since i was 15 have cover many mediums oils,watercolours, pastels,but always come back to pen&ink have shown and sold my work around australia my prints of the kalgoorlie pubs have gone over the world i try to sell the work not for the money not for, hay look how good i am , not to make an impact in the art world its just for supplies so i can keep learning i belive art should not or be dictated to by the chosen few, because they say so , art should be your choice if you like it buy it its call free choice ...

Evie O. Bridges - I have always been passionate about art. As a child, my Dad was my first fan. He encouraged me to pursue art since I enjoyed it so much. My Mom helped with my decision in choosing the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines where I finished my degree in Fine Arts. I worked as a junior artist before my college graduation, then later taught art and finally established my own tutorial business. Creating art gives me solace from my environment. I like studying people's features when I meet with them and finding beauty in my own way. Each person is unique so I try not to have a set formula for doing skin tones on my portraits. Respect for my subject comes through my work which displays my sensitivity as an artist to each individual's character. A camera can capture the likeness of a person; an artist can reveal the imaginative creation of a person's inner self. I find my inspiration by reading art books and how different artists approached their paintings into realism. I'm big fan of Steve Hank's work, he does stunning watercolors of pure visual enjoyment for the viewer. His insight ...

Richard Wynne - Richard is an acclaimed International Artist recently returned to the USA. Richard has lived in many Countries. "The last being Thailland. He started his art studies at a very young age at the John Herron Art Institute In Indianapolis, Indiana and then later at the Art Institute of Chicago Richard has lived in many countries, painting, and playing music. Mr Wynne has exhibited in Thailand, the United States, Spain, Argentina, Kuwait, Korea, Ihdia, and other Countries. Sometimes perhaps I say too much about my self but maybe it helps people understand what motivates my work. For your information I've lived in 8 different countries and have been around the world 5 times. I speak a few different languages, some very well; others not so well. By the way I am not a workaholic as I don't consider what I do work. I enjoy life too much. I forgot to say I am also a weight lifter as lifting weights is my Zen. When I am troubled the concentration it takes to lift makes me calm. I guess my page will probably be a little different from what people expect. Sorry I have not been uploading new work as ...

Dzevdet Nikocevic - DZEVDET NIKOCEVIC Born on 09.26.1961 in Gusinje,Montenegro.Finished the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo in the year 1988.From 1988 trough 1992 he has been working as a Fine Arts Profesor in all of the following prestigious institutions 1.Senior High-School of Architecture "Marko Radevic"; in the course study of Design. 2. Senior High-School of Engineering "Ivan Uskokovic"3. Senior High-School of Electrical Engineering 4. Senior High-School of Music Arts "Vasa Pavic"He became a member of the Montenegrian Association of Esteemed Artists(ULUCG) in 1990.In 1993 he is titled as an Independent Artist. In 1994 he became the President of the Counsel of the Gallery of ART(ULUCG). In 1997 he became a member of the Association of Esteemed Artists of Bosnia-Herzegovina.In 1998 he went in for a professional examination in Sarajevo.He is a member of the traditional exhibition titled "The Youth for the Loved City." From 2002 through 2004 he has worked as the Art Manager/Coordinator for the Center of Culture in Plav (Montenegro) for the manifestation titled "Days of Culture in Plav."In 2002 he enrolled in the Post-Diplomatic Studies.In 2000 he ...

Chary Castro-Marin - CHARY CASTRO-MARIN Artist's Statement I focus mainly on the theme of the particular piece and the communication of my feelings. These are my essential tools to connect with the viewer. By assuming the canons with which he or she is familiar I aim to create an atmosphere of empathy where a comfortable dialogue can ensue. As is obvious the relation with the viewer is crucial for me, my basic goal, since I consider myself merely a magic- maker. I begin by choosing a technical solution that seeks to manifest itself. In general I believe that's what painting is: the ideal vehicle to suggest illusions, hints of something that wants to be but that is only shapes and colors. The longing of all these years living outside of Cuba has marked me in profound ways, in diverse ways: from the language--the words themselves--the culture, the ethos. Through my work I metabolize the spaces that surround me and my vital experiences, the early life stages in Cuba and later here in the United States, first in New York and then in Phoenix. Living in these two American cities with very distinct and different identities and habits also...

Randy Sprout - I grew up in a small town in Northern Iowa, played football, coached the swimming team, and graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in printmaking studying under Mauricio Lasansky. I then went into the Army and ended up pulling 13 months in Korea on the DMZ. Coming out of Korea I entered UCLA and earned a MA and MFA in printmaking while studying under Jan Stussy and Stanton Mac-Donald Wright. The next year after the funds dried up on my Fulbright Award to Portugal, because of the Angola War, I was lucky to get hired by USC where I taught printmaking as a junior faculty member. I also replaced professors at UCLA when they went on sabaticals, and taught one year at Pierce College. In 1977 I tried Real Estate, you know just for the summer, but by fall I had purchased Century 21 Hollywood Inc. and had a new vocation going. Now 31 years into real estate, I'm coming full circle and starting to paint little quick studies 9X12. I'm using just 1/2 inch brushes and 5 colors. I intentionally limit my time to 2 hours after which I stop and throw ...

Daniela Huhurez - Since my childhood, I have been in touch with the artistic environment, having spent most of my time in my father's studio, a gifted painter. I studied Graphic Arts both in the high-school and university. I graduated in 2004 the University of Arts, and in 2006 I obtained my MA diploma in Fine Arts. When I work I always try to have a balance between my emotional and my rational approaches. Sometimes I draw several sketches spontaneously, because this is what I feel like doing, other times I have to elaborately shape my ideas from a more consciously perspective. My drawings are a part of myself and this is the reason why I do believe that the 'unconscious' and the 'subconscious' are deeply intertwined and play a decisive role in the process of creation. As a technique, I use the ink on paper. I choose carefully the sort of paper either finer or more textured depending on my next piece of work. I like the contrast between black and white because it is strong and eloquent, capable of captivating the onlooker. Sometimes I use a certain colour for its symbolism, for emphasizing a state of mind, a feeling. ...