Signature Illustration Blog

Marnite Sue – Hand Crafted Dolls

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:51:52 +0000

Marnite paints but is best known as a ‘Doll Artist’ which is something I have not had much exposure to. She is based in Tokyo and makes this all by hand. They are ball jointed, with human hair, glass eyes, all parts are fine porcelain. I don’t know about you but I preferred the more macabre dolls. Would be interesting to know how much one of these fetches.

If you would like to see more click here.

Andreas Englund and the disenchanted hero

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:11:59 +0000

Where the real rational scientific world takes away the everlasting & impenetrable fantasy of our hero. I think Andreas has captured a really strong personality in his artwork. Enjoy.

Andreas Englund - Flying

Vania Zouravliov

Sascha Ehrentraut — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:52:27 +0000

There is something so whole captivating about Vania’s work. I find myself mumbling religious profanities when I stumble onto some of his pieces, so good. I had the chance to buy one of his prints but didn’t as it was just a little too expensive at the time… I wish I had. To make up for that I did buy this today: Vania: Extended Version. He is also an author which is something I only recently learnt. You will find his book on Amazon – Please note that it is reading for the more opened minded. (Here is an older post).

Brooke Shaden

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:33:00 +0000

Seeing Halloween is around the corner I thought to post something a little darker then my usual. These are photos made to look like paintings, revers of Nigel Cox who is a realist painter. Where Nigel is brilliant technically I struggle to find any depth in is artwork. Brooke in contrast has very rich subject matter and each photo is a story onto its own, however a touch of elusiveness keeps you guessing.

A quite death, Her burial and The aftermath (as seen below) reminded me a little of the pre-Raphael paintings: Ophelia by Sir John Everett and The Lady of Shalott by Hughes, Arthur - Perhaps she got some of her inspiration from those?

Gabriel Lumazark

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:15:26 +0000

Gabriel Iumazark - Laurus Coroa

Ray Caeser Collection 2011 and 2008

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:30:20 +0000

Entirely generated using 3D software Ray Casers work is haunting, surreal, disturbing, symbolic… He worked in the art and photography department of a children hospital. His job was to documented cases of abuse, reconstructive surgery and psychology. Dark as that may sound do interpreted his illustration and art outside of this fact – As with all art it can mean different things to different people.

As for me? Symbolic of Victorian era of sexual modernization, female empowerment / oppression, sexual deviance, or perhaps at a stretch symbolic of the caged, naive and affluent of this world. (Older post with more art work here)

Ray Caesar - Keeping Time 2011

Andrew Bannecker

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:44:46 +0000

A few words from the illustrator: “I dream of digital ink and antique paper. Layering texture upon texture and telling a story.”

And herewith are the stunning results of Andrews dreams:

Andrew Bannecker - No Turning Back

Brian Viveros Exhibitions – September 3rd

Sascha Ehrentraut — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:30:12 +0000

I posted Brian Viveros work some timeback and have just learnt that he is doing a solo exibition at Last Rites Gallery NY starting 3rd of September.

Known for his strong and sensuous depictions of women, Brian M.Viveros is a master of contemporary iconography paying homage to the femme fatale… You can find the full press release here.

Kyung Soon Park

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:39:48 +0000

Great new find for me. I love how she has pronounced her lines through a soft colour pallet. The core characters seem to float through and over the context of the artworks making them feel very much alive. All in all her illustrations feel uncluttered, interesting, alive and beautiful.

She has a more organic feel to James Jean probably due to her mediums which are water colour and ink. There is an uncanny similarity between Kyung – Adventure and James Jean – Haze, dont you think? I would also say her subject matter is similar to both James Jean and Yuko Shimizu but a more subtle version of Yuko Shimizu.

Quote from the illustrator: “I try to set the tone of the story being told. Everybody comes with their own unique set of preconceptions that can alter challenge, or reinforce.” Enjoy!

Kyung Soon Park - Jellyfish

Audrey Kawasaki – Charlotte

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:12:17 +0000

Another limited edition illustration going up for sale by Audrey.

Audrey Kawasaki - Charlotte

Print on 100% cotton archival fine art paper
size: image is 17.5″x17.5″ on a 17.75″x17.75″ sheet

signed and numbered on the image area
price: $100 shipping: US $20 / Int’l $30
Click Here for more info

Stella Im Hultber

Sascha Ehrentraut — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:21:04 +0000

Stella Im Hultber - Because

Hope Gangloff

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:13:37 +0000

Feather and Claw by Dan Hiller

Sascha Ehrentraut — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:10:55 +0000

Great Short Film by Andreas Hykade – ‘Ring of Fire’

Sascha Ehrentraut — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:53:05 +0000