The New, old Larry Poons

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Remember the early, op-art work of Larry Poons ? It's been so long now that it's even hard to find examples of the older work on the net. Fortunately someone has picked up the baton and updated this oeuvre.
Jon Thompson is represented by the Anthony Reynolds Gallery and it's a treat to go back chronologically through the 22 examples of his work. This image is from the current group show at Kusseneers where he's in great company.
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Advanced Calligraphy

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I get such a kick out of creative calligraphers who try to "draw outside the lines" so-to-speak. Becoming good at that craft is all about rules and control, so it's fun to see them "let loose'
Would love to find more work (and English explanations) by Helga Ladurner. This image is from Here (German) where you'll find many more artists and examples of calligraphic creativity. Moving your mouse over the names shows the works.
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Colorful Notes

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Beautiful, haunting, ugly are words that simultaneously come to mind when viewing the work of Ashlynn Browning. The Works On Paper section of her Website has nine pages of images and these have more of the words and writing elements that I'm attracted to. You'll find four installation shots HERE. The works are nicely framed in a well lit gallery and just sing. I'm sure you'll find her work interesting and entertaining.
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Those Darn Dots

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After being so precise painting my own dots, it rather took me by storm to see the casual looking paintings by Jerry Zeniuk. The work seems to be more about color and spatial relationships than the shape of the applied paint. Raw canvases bear witness to strains and in some works it's evident that the marks have no respect for the personal space of other marks. His paintings run the gamut from dot paintings to lapping fields of color. An interesting and colorful oeuvre, indeed.
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Image from Galerie Slewe.
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Visually Pleasing Code

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I'm not quite sure what to make of Ted Warnell; haven't really taken the time to research him thoroughly. But what I CAN tell you is that he makes fantastic art and you ought to check out his several blogs.

The image is from mo'po - code poetry. His other blogs are codepo and pbnanarchy.

And, best of luck when you visit his Website.
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Just Dots On The Map

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Tamar Cohen's Artist Statement is refreshingly straight-up and straight forward, informing us about her oeuvre. Please do visit her Website to see how she's plumbed this quirky and thought provoking niche.
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Image is from art splash.
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Stitching The Times

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I don't know what it is about newspapers that attracts me as an artist. I've done many a "painting" using the NYTimes. So when I saw this and other sewn works by Lauren DiCioccio, well they're just plain impressive.
What's especially interesting is how the trailing threads and unfinished look are what really make these pieces sing. She provides a compelling Statement on her Website that's very thought provoking.
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Image is from fineartsfeedbag.
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Polka Dots For Everybody

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It's been around eight years now of searching the Web and yet I'm still amused/pleasantly surprised at the number of artists who incorporate dots into their art. Barry Reigate uses them in a shoot-em-up way on his exploded-cartoon style paintings. Visiting his Website just might induce giggles. And in these serious times it could be just what the doctor ordered.
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