Cosplay... Is An Art: Austin Comic Con 2014

via The Daily Texan

Cosplay... Is An Art: New York Comic Con - NYCC 2014 Cosplay

via beatdownboogie

Steve Harris

Art Appreciation

As I've stated in previous blogs, I usually spend a couple of hours surfing my favorite art blogs and blogging about artists that catch my attention. One such artist that caught my attention recently is Steve Harris, a self-taught painter from New Zealand. He is known for realistic still life paintings of objects such as toy cars and things we take for granted.

You can see more of his amazing artwork HERE.

Chalkboard via artodyssey1

Sources:

http://therealsteveharris.com.au/
http://robingibson.net/artists/steve-harris
http://www.firstartgallery.com.au/artist-profile-steve-harris
http://www.withoutpier.com.au/gallery/SteveHarris
http://www.fernergalleries.co.nz/default,3284.sm
http://www.paintboxfineart.com/artist.php?id=85&profile=true
http://gallery-one.com.au/exhibition/steve-harris/
http://artodyssey1.blogspot.com/2013/11/steve-harris.html

Cosplay...Is An Art: MOMOCON 2015 - Cosplay Celebration

via beatdownboogie

Carrie (1976)

Film Appreciation

Based on Stephen King's novel, Carrie is a horror film directed by Brian De Palma. The movie, which was released on November 3, 1976, starred Texas native Sissy Spacek.


via SuperUnknown




Sources:

http://www.cinefania.com/movie.php/31586/en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_(1976_film)
https://youtu.be/VSF6WVx_Tdo

Brian LaSaga

Art Appreciation

I came across a painting of a young girl walking along a weathered fence titled "Afternoon Stroll." The painting is by Newfoundland native Brian LaSage. He is known for his realistic paintings of Newfoundland's rural and nature scenes, and is considered by many as being Canada's finest realist painters.

You can see more of his beautiful work HERE.

Facing the Element (2011) via artodyssey1

Sweep Away (2003) via jfelker

Afternoon Stroll (2011) via iamachild

Sources:

http://www.brianlasagarealism.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Lasaga/468189106637031
https://www.linkedin.com/company/brian-lasaga-realism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtPHRQ8PaoY
https://artsy.net/brian-lasaga
http://canvoo.com/artists/brian-lasaga
http://faso.com/fineartviews/19090/brian-lasaga-intricate-detail-bringing-captivating-realistic-paintings-to-life
http://emptyeasel.com/2011/05/25/brian-lasaga-superrealistic-paintings-with-a-simple-heartfelt-beauty/
http://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Brian-LaSaga/3DE1A2D71752D06B
http://www.butlerframing-gallery.com/newfoundlandArtists/BrianLaSaga/default.html
http://raymarartcontest.com/artist/15020
http://artodyssey1.blogspot.com/2013/05/brian-lasaga.html
http://iamachild.wordpress.com/category/lasaga-brian/
http://jfelker.blogspot.com/2011/12/nature-home-land-sea-beautifully.html

Oogie Boogie

For the past few years, I have painted various characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

I first start with projecting an image of a character and tracing the image on plywood. After tracing the image, I start layering--first with the background and then with the character. Using a jig saw, I trimmed around the corners and added finishing touches.