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Friday, 8 January 2016

Feature Friday: Obsolete World, The Artwork of Jeannie Lynn Paske

Where are you from?

Portland, Oregon USA.

Where do you currently practice your artwork?

In my home studio.

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?

I am mostly self-taught, however several years ago I did attend one year at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA.

How would you describe your artwork/process?

I sketch out various ideas on scraps of paper and in notebooks. My process consists of drawing with pencil, painting with watercolor and detailing with ink, charcoal and pastel. I then add a bit of powdered pigment and fix the pieces with spray varnish.

What is your biggest influence/inspiration?

Its hard to pick just one as there are so many things. Nature is a big influence as is music. The sky is a tremendous inspiration and it is often the focul point of my work. I have always been fascinated by astronomy and the likelihood of life existing elsewhere in the universe. I am equally intrigued by death and the many possibilities awaiting us in the afterlife-whether it be something or nothing at all.

To see more of Jeannie's work you can follow her here:

obsoleteworld.com

https://twitter.com/obsoleteworld

https://www.facebook.com/obsoleteworld

http://obsolete-world.blogspot.co.uk

If you are interested in showcasing your work click here to find out more!

Friday, 20 November 2015

Feature Friday: Chloe Giordano Embroidery

Where are you from?

I'm originally from Buckinghamshire, England, but I've lived in Oxford for the last couple of years.

Where do you currently practice your artwork?

I work from home, I do well having everything together so I can pick something up again if I suddenly get an idea (and someone has to keep the dog company).

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?

I have a degree in illustration from the University of the West of England, but taught myself to sew in my last year and have continued exploring this medium by myself since.

How would you describe your artwork/process?

My previous study of traditional illustration comes in handy here, I always start work from a detailed drawing I've put together after studying some references, all things I learned to do when working with pencil and paint. Once I'm happy with the drawing I begin the embroidery, usually starting from the nose and working out, packing the stitches together to create that 'solid' appearance I like to aim for.

What is your biggest influence/inspiration?

Probably the natural world, I occasionally stray out into other areas but always find myself back looking at animals and plants. I collect nature guides and look through them a lot for inspiration.