Bernd Haussmann

Both images are from Chase Gallery in Boston, check out their other artists.

The thing about Bernd Haussmann is that you must see his paintings in a context. Viewing them on a blank page or in a group - they seem puzzling, strange. But when you see his work in a home or business - anything that has other life around it, that's when it really comes to life. Actually it's like the star hitter on a team. It's what pulls everything together and makes life sing.

His paintings do the same thing for me as work by Cy Twombly. It makes my mind just stop.

Visit His web site - there's a list of galleries(links) for you to see plenty of his work. And you'll want to see his new work .

Josh Smith

Gives me a kick. He's made a career out of painting his name "Josh Smith", and there's been a lot of words spoken as to the merits of that. Personally I think it's a hoot (in a good way). Am looking forward to seeing how far he can take it. Some of his work is really good and there's the odd masterpiece now and then. But mostly I enjoy the fact that he constructs his paintings using 2 words - that's his oeuvre, and he's stickin' to it !

He's well represented at Galerie Catherine Bastide in Brussels and you really should check out the slide show of his work at Luhring Augustine in NYC. here's more pics at Standard in Olso.

image is from V Magazine.com

Jose Parla

image is from his web page.

Visit his website here.

A Day In The Life

José Parlá

Was reading a post at the Telegraph.co.uk, about how graffiti artists are becoming all the rage. And it's really true how they have influenced contemporary art tremendously. So now it seems that some of these "outsider rogues" are getting their due recognition - which of course presents a bit of a twist for the authorities who are trying to eliminate all that scribbling and pasting all over their towns.

JOSE PARLA creates a deeply nuanced and layered work that draws you in for more.

These images are from a post at Supertouchblog.

Kadar Brock

Some spray paint, some texture and a lot of bright abstract. This is Kadar Brock. You can check out more images on his page at BUIA Gallery. And also click on the Exhibits listed on his page to see even more images of his work.

All three images are from BUIA Gallery.com Check them out; some very fascinating artists.

Man At Work

Harold Hollingsworth

Visit his Blog.
Good Stuff.
Another artist specializing in his unique oeuvre.

These Are Pigs

That's right ! These little lovelies are not lambs or sheep; they're curly haired pigs. So if you have a hankerin to see more interesting pics of pigs, y'all go here.


And what did this have to do with painting ? Nothin; I just wanted to get y'all outta the house (mentally) for a minute.
















images from Pig Paradise Farm