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Artist Spotlight #22: Matthew Knight
Artist: Matthew Knight
Website: Flickr
Who are you?
I be Matthew Knight creator of all sorts of oddness! I’m a combination of serious and not so serious!
What do you do?
I paint on all sorts of surfaces that I collect from all sorts of places. I search far and wide to find interesting pieces of woods, metals and objects to paint on. I try to create characters that have all the detail in them that you could need.
Why do you do it?
Cos I want to. Being creative is the closest I’ll ever come to understanding faith of a religious nature.
Also working in offices for 5 years sucked the life outta me and I never wanna work as a full time zombie again for some devil in disguise company that really has no usefulness being on this planet whatsoever, namely call centres, serviced offices and financial companies. I bet there’s plenty out there that can relate to that.
Who are your influences
People I’ve known,cultures I’ve experienced, things I’ve read and art I’ve seen. Some examples are; my Granny(a wise artist who’s taught me plenty about it),Parents, growing up in Pakistan, Islamic art, Comics(all sorts), Alponse Mucha, Masamune Shirow, Juxtapoz, New Scientist, Todd Schorr, Mark Ryden and so on. If I kept going you’d fall asleep
What inspires your work?
A combination of a whole lot of experiences. Creativity, confusion, chaos and alienation are the main antagonists inside of me that I’ve dealt with growing up.
What do you like?
Cheese, grapefruits, vegemite, food in general basically, exploring abandoned places, travelling, spending time with my girlfriend Rachel and doodling. I seriously recommend doodling to any aspiring artists out there. Its the only time when the majority of artists don’t hold themselves back with the constraints which we all impose on ourselves
What don’t you like?
Bankers bonuses, Religious dogma, ignorance to all things Science(don’t even get me started on that), Pâté, also never ever eat the French speciality according to my cousin that is pig intestines cooked in tripe (you have been warned) and last but most importantly; anything low fat, low calorie or with diet in front of it! Why eat disgusting food!!?? Trying to be healthy or lose weight is no excuse for what can only be described as regurgitated puke
Find Matthew here:
Flickr
Facebook
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Croquet Artwork – Daria Hlazatova
Artist: Daria Hlazatova
Project: Croquet Art Fest
Website: dariasgallery.blogspot.com
As part of our ongoing involvement with Croquet East Creature is seeking artwork on the Croquet theme for publication in the June edition of The Croquet Gazette…
We have had a number of submissions so far and will be publishing all on the Creature blog over the next few weeks. We just couldn’t wait to give you a sneak preview of these two beautiful images, created by Daria Hlazatova. I’m sure you will agree they are wonderfully imaginative creations that are right up our street.
If you would like to create some croquet artwork then feel free to get involved. Deadline is 30th April and further details are here: http://www.creaturemag.com/croquet-artwork/
The Inside Thoughts of Now – Thom Kofoed & Steven Jarvis
Artist: Thom Kofoed and Steven Jarvis
Project: The Inside Thoughts of Now
Title:If I was brave you would love me
Website: www.stevenjarvisdesign.com, thomatronics.com
Welcome to part 20 of “The Inside Thoughts of Now”, a collaborative project between writer Thom Kofoed and Illustrator Steven Jarvis. Click here to enlarge image
Thom says:
Everybody at one stage or another has wished they had the guts to say something to somebody they care for and this is my experience of that. Sometimes it is easier to imagine grand gestures as opposed to tiny moments when truth is all there is between two people and that is where this poem stems from. I wanted to write something utterly personal that had universal appeal and would perhaps encourage people to step up and be brave.
Check out the full series of illustrated poems by Thom and Steven here: http://www.creaturemag.com/category/inside-thoughts-of-now/
Freak of the week with Mohan Ballard
Artist: Mohan Ballard
Project: Freak of the week
Website: mohanballard.co.uk
Mohan is back with another Freak of the Week… Zombie at a bus stop!
Have fun on your bank Holiday Monday.
One Minute Creatures
Above: Sarah Ryan - sarahdrawsthings.blogspot.com
The next batch of 1 minute creatures for your enjoyment. We have now reached 50 one minute Creatures. Thanks to all who have taken part so far.
Happy Friday to all, enjoy your long weekend.
Above: Beverly Cottrell www.beverlycottrell.com
Above: Chris Margerison - www.chrismargerison.co.uk
Release your inner Creature, get involved in our 1 minute Creature project. Draw a creature in one minute, send it to us and pass it on to your creative friends… It’s all explained here: www.creaturemag.com/one-minute-creatures
Artist Spotlight #21: Michael Latimer
Artist: Michael Latimer
Website: michael-latimer.com
Who are you?
I am an artist and illustrator from Rotherham.
What do you do?
I sit and draw stuff all day and run Lowercase Industry, a small shop selling prints and t-shirts and other nonsense.
Why do you do it?
When i’m busy with lots of ideas then its a great feeling, when i’m not producing much its kinda depressing, so i suppose i do it simply because it makes me happy to do it.
Who are your influences?
I grew up gazing at skateboard graphics in wonder so i reckon alot of what i do comes from that, As for specific people, i love what people like Ghost Patrol and Deth P Sun are doing, little snapshot drawings with some kind of unspoken narrative to them. Also would be impossible to talk about influences without mention Studio Ghibli’s films.
What inspires your work?
Could be anything. It could be the music i am listening to, a weird little youtube clip a friends sends me, anything at all. I like anything. I think if you sit long enough in front of a sketchbook you can almost inspire yourself.
What do you like?
Psychedelic music, cats, peanut butter, videogames, cats, black paint, baths, monsters, cats.
What don’t you like?
Public transport, reality T.V, monsters. Oh and hearing people calling Rotherham ‘new Berlin’ winds me up.
Find Michael here:
michael-latimer.com
www.lowercaseindustry.com
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Artist Spotlight #20: Gizem Vural
Artist: Gizem Vural
Website: http://www.gizemvural.com
Who are you?
Gizem Vural. I am 23, from Istanbul. I draw, paint and create. I use pastel colors, draw patterns, mushrooms, clouds and girls that look like me. I dream and draw them.
What do you do?
I make illustrations and study graphic design at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts. I consume coffee and tea a lot. I share my creations with the world on my blog.
Why do you do it?
It is my way of sharing thoughts/dreams/emotions.
Who are your influences?
Yoko Furusho, Zeynep Uygan, Thereza Rowe, Saddo, Ana Albero, Jen Collins…..
What inspires your work?
Dreams, thoughts, coffee, illustrations, photographs, books….many things. Thoughts come up suddenly always when I draw.
What do you like?
Chocolate and cakes.
What don’t you like?
Angry people.
Find Gizem here:
www.gizemvural.com
twitter @ponchikk
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Freak of the week with David Litchfield
Artist: David Litchfield
Project: Freak of the week
Website: Facebook page
The Birth of the Star Child, an epic piece by David Litchfield. Click the image to see it in its full glory.
Happy Friday!
Artist: Harriet Burbeck | Kasia Kujawa
Project: Happy Friday – New illustrations every Friday.
Website: happyburbeck.com | kluskiwsosie.carbonmade.com
2, 1 minute creatures… Wishing you a Happy Friday. X
Above: Kasia Kujawa
Artist Spotlight #19: Yasmina Hamaidia
Artist: Yasmina Hamaidia
Website: www.yasmina-hamaidia.com
Who are you?
I am a freelance artist based in Leeds.
What do you do?
I take my passion for the dark, macabre, historical, tropical, natural and curious to create colourful drawings, paintings, collages and prints from a miscellany of materials, for your amusement and pleasure
Why do you do it?
I love to draw and create the ideas I have, so that other people can see, to link the world of dreams and the physical. I also hate to work.
Who are your influences?
Jan Svankmajer, Susan Hiller, Heston Blumenthal, Tim Burton
What inspires your work?
Curiosities, nature, history, food
What do you like?
Octopi, cowboys, fossils, black biro, toy theatres, deep sea, etc etc
What don’t you like?
Volcanoes
Find Yasmina here:
www.yasmina-hamaidia.com
www.etsy.com
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