03Jun / 2012

Rich Pellegrino’s Magical Masterpieces

Rich Pellegrino is a very talented illustrator and artist, based out of Providence, Rhode Island. His use of color and light gives the portraits a whimsical feel, while staying true to the individual’s character. Rich has an ongoing series of pop icon portraits which feature the head and shoulders of Marilyn Monroe, The Royal Tenenbaums, Willy Wonka, and Star Wars, to name a few. In his recent series, “RESUSCITATORUM“, Rich dives into a new realm by showcasing the entire body of his subjects. Resuscitatorum is Latin for “reinvigorate” or “refresh”, which perfectly describes his reinvention of European fairy tales. Right now, you can see his exhibit at Translations Art Gallery in Canton, Ohio. Be sure to keep up with Rich’s blog for previews of his latest work, exhibition schedules and more. I especially enjoy his sketch book pages, many featured below, that he posts on his blog! Also check out his Etsy page to purchase prints and original art! And appreciate his work on Behance.

“During my research for this show I was re-introduced to the European fairy tales by famed writers Charles Perrault, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Joseph Jacobs. I also revisited some of Shakespeare’s plays and the Bible. Fables such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Girl Without Hands” inspired me to reinterpret these tales in new ways. My thought was to simplify each into a single narrative portrait of the protagonist with ornaments gathered from her journey.” – Rich Pellegrino

11Jan / 2012

John Hendrix’s Epic Art

I am very excited to showcase today’s ferociously talented artist- John Hendrix, of St. Louis. More specifically, his sketchbooks. However- his client work is nothing to bat an eye at!! John’s client list would make any designer blush (Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Equire.. to name a few).

Every Sunday, John attended church and would sketch during the sermon “though I don’t bring my watercolors with me- that waits till I get home.” A series entitled Drawing in Church Volumes 1-5 are on display and can be viewed on John’s website, here. He depicts ornamental imagery with beautiful typography and epic scenes. This would make a great exhibit.

To see all of John’s spectacular work, check out his portfolio and blog. Also, check out his beautifully illustrated books, John Brown: His Fight for Freedom which can be purchased here and Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero which can be purchased here.

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18Oct / 2011

David Habben the Incredible

David Habben is an incredible artist in Salt Lake City. His gradient colors and fine details combine to make a vibrant sketch book collection. Some of these pieces appear to be a snap shot in time taken from a larger narrative; characters that I’d like to know better. I adore it. To see more of David’s incredible work, check out his website, appreciate his work on Behance, or you can check out what he’s up to on twitter @habbenink.