Rob Evans 2

Well this is my 100th posting.

Since absolutely no one was looking when I started I think it's worth revisiting my first entry.
The realism in his work is one thing; there's no denying his technical proficiencies. But I think I was immediately drawn to his work for its atmosphere. From his earliest interiors to his most recent traditional landscapes he has been obsessed with and successfully captured the dramatic tension that exists at night or in the twilight hours when natural light is diminished but what is revealed is just as powerful. Much of his earlier work uses this dramatic lighting to heighten the effect of symbolic and allegorical imagery.

I only posted 2 of his pieces originally. Since then I usually pick about three pieces from each artists. here's a bunch... And don't forget to click on the images to view them at least a little larger, especially the last piece.

Visit his websites for many many more: robevansart.com and robevansart.net






















"Susquehanna Moon" pastel 13x11" 2006






















"Above and Beneath" 27x19" mixed media 2004

















"Migration" mixed media 20x28" 1997






















"Refuge" oil on panel 48x48" 1997










"Evening Ritual" oil on panel (triptych) 40x90 1989

Alex Gross

It's not at all clear to me what these paintings are supposed to mean. They certainly look like symbolist allegories. But sometimes knowing the answers can ruin all the fun. I actually like to wonder and they do facilitate that. I'm also intrigued by how artists collect a vocabulary of images in their work. Mr. Gross has a particular obsession with burning/crashing aircraft and ice cream cones. Hmmm.
www.alexgross.com



















"The Last Judgment" 58x72" 2007























"Ice Cream Cone (despair)" 55x38" 2007






















"Departure" 28x28" 2001

Nicoletta Ceccoli

She is a very successful children's book Illustrator, but fortunately does not let success get in the way of her art. These pieces readily demonstrate why she is good at her job but transcend the genre and appeal to the darker side of childhood that remains with us all.
You can see more of her work and even flip through some virtual picture books at www.nicolettaceccoli.com






















"Balloon Girl"
















"Bird Cage"

as always (well, almost always) click on the images to view them larger.

Chris Mars

How did I not know of this artist earlier? Here is work to gnaw at you even while it entertains. What are monsters? What is madness? The answers are not simple. But they can be beautiful.
I wonder if this guy and Chet Zar (Jan. 22, 2009) are friends?

www.chrismarspublishing.com




















"Like Moths"























"Bound"






















"A Soother for Dwayne"