Artist of the Day: Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt is awesome. And not just The Kiss...I mean, look at Death and Life (third picture above) and tell me you're not looking at something spectacular!

The NY Times just did a fascinating article on one of Klimt's most famous pieces (here) and we're just obsessed.

Click on the photos above to see ol' GKs complete works online...you'll spend HOURS over there!!

Artist of the Day: Meredith Pardue

SCAD alum Meredith Pardue plays with color and form in a way that is so unique and so beautiful. We are full-on loving her website and all the beautiful studies (especially her fossil portraits!!!). Click on the photos above to see even more of MPs art and to learn a little bit more about her.  

Artist of the Day: Georgia O'Keeffe

We stumbled upon the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum's website recently, and although we thought we were somewhat of a O'Keeffe aficionado, we were pleasantly surprised to find a wealth of new information and works that had either not seen, or had not been able to find.  Spend some time over at the beautifully kept site to learn more about one of America's greatest artists.  A little snippet from her bio:

"One of the most significant artists of the 20th century, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was devoted to creating imagery that expressed what she called “the wideness and wonder of the world as I live in it.” She was a leading member of the Stieglitz Circle artists, headed by Alfred Stieglitz, America’s first advocate of modern art in America.  These avant-garde artists began to flourish in New York in the 1910s. O’Keeffe’s images—instantly recognizable as her own —include abstractions, large-scale depictions of flowers, leaves, rocks, shells, bones and other natural forms, New York cityscapes and paintings of the unusual shapes and colors of architectural and landscape forms of northern New Mexico." - Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Artist of the Day: Banksy (2)

In honor of Banksy's occupation of New York and the amazing artist that he is...(how awesome is "Playground Mob: The Musical" above?!)...he is officially our first, two-time Artist of the Day!!! If you don't get it or can't appreciate his art, just listen to this quote that he gave the Village Voice and let it change. your. life.

"It doesn't take much to be a successful artist — all you need to do is dedicate your entire life to it." Banksy.

Artist of the Day: Maura Ambrose

Fibers extraordinaire, Maura Ambrose, makes some amazing pieces AND she's a SCAD grad to boot! Beautiful work and they look so comfy and chic! Recently named an Emerging Alumna from SCAD, y'all need to get on the Maura Ambrose bandwagon ASAP!

Artist of the Day: Chris Brown

Yes...THE Chris Brown is an artist. His mixed media work and heavily street-art-influenced pieces are bold, fun, unique, and an extension of a talented individual (regardless of his personal exploits).  From Banksy to Brown, street art is a constantly changing, ever innovating medium that sometimes shocks, but always envelopes this enthusiast. What do y'all think? Did you know Breezy was so artistically inclined?

Artist of the Day: Danny Haas

 

The art of Danny Haas is part-fanboy iconography, part-Pop Art, part-evil genius...but ALL amazing.  His twist on iconic images is brilliant...we're huge fans! Click on the photos to see even more of Danny's work...and follow him on Twitter! We're obsessed with "Green With Envy", Haas' take on the Green/White Power Ranger!

Artist of the Day: Jamie Wyeth

American realist, James "Jamie" Wyeth, is a third generation painter. Son of the illustrious Andrew Wyeth and grandson of illustrator N.C. Wyeth, Jamie certainly made a name for himself as a brilliant painter.  Click on the photos to see even more of this awesome American artist.

Artist of the Day: Billy Apple

Pop Art's Billy Apple is a Warhol contemporary, a neon-advocate, and an amazing conceptual artist. His pieces, like Warhol's, personify the Pop Art movement with images of apples and common household items. Ch-ch-check him out.

Artist of the Day: Nathan Sawaya

Nathan Sawaya, the Brick Artist, creates beautiful and culturally significant sculptures out of...Lego's.  From a recreation of the New York Public Library lions, to his foray into street art with Hugman, Sawaya is creative genius. Click on the photos above to see his awesome, funny, sarcastic website and the full collection of Lego sculptures. #Brilliant

Artist of the Day: Daniel E. Smith

Daniel Smith, SCAD graduate and Savannah artist, explores light and form through his beautiful landscapes and abstracts. He has shown all over the country and even has a few works at Clutter (!!). Click on the photos above to see his full portfolio and learn more about this great local artist.

Artist of the Day: Elizabeth Winnel

SCAD grad, Elizabeth Winnel, explores color and form in the most unique, fascinating, and powerful of ways. Click on the photos above to see Elizabeth's portfolio on her beautiful website and visit shopSCAD to buy an original Winnel!

Artist of the Day: Cecil Beaton

Fashion photographer, Cecil Beaton, captured everyone from Marilyn to Audrey to Elizabeth and so many more. He was also an Academy Award winning costume designer (for My Fair Lady) and a brilliant painter and artist to boot. 

Artist of the Day: Rembrandt

In honor of Rembrandt's 407th birthday (thanks Google for the reminder!), Rembrandt is our Artist of the Day!!

Artist of the Day: Milton Avery

Milton Avery was a brilliant, American abstract expressionist artist. Inspired by Matisse and pre-cubism Picasso, Avery captured Americana in simple, yet elegant imagery. Check out Milton's work and you'll be an insta-fan.

Artist of the Day: Amedeo Modigliani

Modigliani is a pimp. Another great artist taken well before his time, AM died at 35 from tuberculosis in France. His modern portraits included exagerated facial features giving his subjects an almost mask-like look. He's awesome.  

Artist of the Day: Camomile Hixon

 

 

Glitter artist, Camomile Hixon, explores the power of words through her use of glitter, acrylic, and other media. Click on the photos above to see even more brilliant work from Ms. Hixon. 

Artist of the Day: Troy Wandzel

 

 

Today's Artist of the Day is local talent, Troy Wandzel. Click on the photos above to get lost in Troy's Tumblr...you'll be on there for hours!