Joseph Dilnot – Everything’s Alive
Joseph Dilnot is a Sussex artist whose paintings feature such common beings as clouds with eyes, pensive minotaurs, and mystery animals. He paints mostly oil on textured paper or linen – the perfect surfaces to heighten the dreamy, soft vibe. His loose style and soft colors heighten the otherworldliness. Anything can be alive in his…
Olaf Hajek
Get ready to be wowed right in the eyeballs. These pieces have it all: vibrant, brilliant color palettes, emotional engagement, magical, dreamlike imagery, technical prowess. If you haven’t already discovered him, I would like to introduce you to Olaf Hajek. Olaf is a German artist who began his career as an illustrator, but transitioned to…
Playful Oil Pastel Techniques for Beginners and Art Supply Explorers That Will Leave You Weak in the Knees
Oil pastels are the weirdest art supply. They look like little crayons, but once you start using them they act like thick paints. Also, they are much different than regular soft pastels, which are chalky, powdery, and less intense color-wise. They have the creamy, vibrant look of acrylic or oil paint, but they aren’t going…
