Do you ever think about what art you’d buy if there were no obstacles? I did some thinking about it and the results surprised me. If I’m honest, I was momentarily scared that I wasn’t doing the “right” art. Silly, yes? Yes! So what where those top 10 pieces?
- Traveller by Rob Foote. Because I love snails, and that tonalist background.
- Large Owl on a Screen by Jan Mankes. His style calls to me. I love owls too.
- Vintage Teacups by Pierrette Komarek. Those details, I could get lost in them for days.
- A Distant Field - Derek Fox. I could swear I know that path and now I want to revisit it.
- Pacific Sea Mermaid - Tony DiTerlizzi. Love his work on Spiderwick Chronicles and Wandla, it was hard to choose just one.
- The underwater scene lightbox by Aline Maire. How can something so deceptively simple convey so much.
- Faery of the Leaves Fallen by Iris Compiet. Those eyes! That... hair?
- Golden Oriole - Vorja Sanchez. The doodley details! Another one whose details I could lose myself in.
- The Question that Devours - Beth Cavener. I love the flowing details in all her work.
- Sketchbook page from Marco Mazzoni. This little bird is adorable and I love the limited palette he uses in his work.
I find it surprising that only 2 are in a style similar to my own. Does an artist have to collect the same style they create? I don't think so, do you? What would you collect?
If you ever wonder what art is inspiring me, you can look at this pinterest board I update often. Scrolling through it is like revisiting the rabbit holes of my interests.