Wil Crowe Screen Print: Color and Emphasis

Wil B. Crowe is a 25-year-old artist attending Oregon State University.  He enjoys working with unusual subject matters and non-traditional media. 

 

Humane as An Axe

Edition 3 of 12

In this piece, Crowe's use of color emphasizes the central figure.  He uses color drips to create a cage-like effect around this dark subject.  The black color of the figure also makes it look foreboding, even as the light color drips create almost a peaceful atmosphere.  

Screen Print: Pattern and Repetition

Steampunk Owl

11x14"

This piece was created by Kimberly of Cyneburg's Field Design.  It shows pattern with with the feather design and repetition with the placement of the feathers.  The use of pattern and repetition also emphasizes that the owl is symmetrical. 

Wil Crowe Screen Print: Color

Frame of Mind

Edition of 3

For this piece, Crowe utilizes color in order to draw attention to the central figure.  Since the brain is a bright pink, it allows the viewers eye to be directly focused to it.  The black frame also creates balance for the brain by supplying a portal.

http://wilcrowe.wordpress.com/category/screen-printing/ 

Kat Collagraph: Texture

For this collagraph, the artist utilized a mushroom for the headphone and rope, lace, net, and string for the hair. This piece is interesting because of the textured detail in the hair.  Also, since the hair makes up the majority of the piece, this allows for the texture to be emphasized.

http://not-zorro.blogspot.com/2007/08/collagraph.html 

Carla Trujillo Collagraph: Color

Spirited Horse I

2008

 

 Spirited Horse II

2008

For "Spirited Horse I & II", Trujillo's use of color seems to portray the time of day.  In the first piece, the horse seems to run at sunrise because of the pink color scheme.  In the second piece, the use of violet creates a night scene.  I enjoy how this artist utilizes colors that are analogous in order to portray a subtle shift in light.  

http://carla65.wordpress.com/tag/collagraph/ 

Elizabeth Reed Smith Drypoint: Pattern

Elizabeth Reed Smith is an English artist who exhibited for the English National Trust , Woodland Trust, and other galleries.  In her artist statement, her goal is to "celebrate nature within a time and space beyond the place of inspiration".  She also states that she "invites the viewer to enter my world, and by doing so, making it their own".

 

Arboreta II

9x6"

Edition of 30

2004

In order to portray pattern, the branch placement is asymmetrical, yet balanced on each side of the tree.  This allows the viewer to understand the imperfect yet natural symmetry of nature.  She also placed the tree in the center of the piece, which also emphasizes the placement of the branches.  

Elizabeth Reed Smith Drypoint: Line

Arboreta I

9x6''

Edition of 30

2004

In "Arboreta I", Smith utilizes line in order to portray the organic representation of the tree.  Each branch is composed of a delicate line, and the hatching on the bark creates shadow and form. 

Chris Pig Linoleum: Texture

Chris Pig has worked with linoleum since the age of fourteen, and has used this medium to represent the world around him.  His pieces shift between personal narrative and pure aesthetic.

The Big Artichoke

105x75cm

Edition of 10

In "The Big Artichoke", Pig's use of thin line creates a delicate texture for his subject.  These lines accent the form of the leaves, stem and the string holding the artichoke.  He also uses thin line to create a soft wood-like background.  For the artichoke's shadow, Pig uses subtle diagonal lines in order to direct focus to the artichoke itself.

http://www.chrispig.com/linocuts.htm

Chris Pig Linoleum: Balance

Deena

39x33cm

Edition of 20

For the piece "Deena", Pig creates balance with differing line patterns.  For the model's body, the lines create a contour around her arms and face, making her appear organic against an artificial environment.  For the wall, Pig utilizes vertical line to contrast with the horizontal line on the table.  He also balances the piece with light; the left side is dark, which allows the gradient to shift to light.  This allows the model to appear as if she is emerging from the darkness of her surroundings.

http://www.chrispig.com/linocuts.htm

Chris Pig Linoleum: Shape

Pandora

50x33cm

Edition of 20

In the piece "Pandora", Pig balances organic and graphic shapes.  For his model, he uses delicate line in order to create value in the face and neck.  For the background, the floral shapes create a stark contrast against the black, with gives the effect of illumination. 

http://www.chrispig.com/index.htm

Simon Schubert Blind Emboss: Line

 

Long Hallway 

100x75

2009

 

Central Hallway with Mirrors

 100x75

2007

For the pieces "Long Hallway" and "Central Hallway with Mirrors", Schubert utilizes lines in order to direct focus to the center.  Again, he uses diagonal line to create movement in "Central Hallway with Mirrors".  In "Long Hallway", Schubert uses straight line in order to create a focal point to the central doorway.

http://www.simonschubert.de/index.html