Archives December 2011

Today we feature a UK artist whose geometric & surreal illustrstion have been brought to our attention.

Sam Chiver is a UK based Illustrator and print maker. Working with both digital and handmade materials his work often explores themes of a universal nature. He produces limited edition prints, some of which are available [at his online gallery.]

Take a look at his blog for more insight into the mind of Sam Chiver.

From a young age he was inspired by mountainous landscape found during trips to France and also a love of comics. He similarly takes much inspiration from the realms ...

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As a water sign I am usually keen on the tidal forces that pull on us during this time of the month and that feeling of change, good and bad, that's in the air. With the full moon rising and a eclipse on the horizon, this issue of SPARK! is dedicated to the moon, change, time and the forces of nature (or Photoshop ;)

Courtney N. Hathaway, interior designer, brings us these perfectly distressed images:

Chad Wys uses his talents to help time and take us away to another reality with his Nocturne series:

Preserve, brings us a collection of ...

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Who's your favorite character of all time... which version.. by what artist? I know mine: Bob Kane's Batman by Alex Ross. I like to think of Alex's style as the best of both worlds, it's 2D that looks like it was rendered in 3D. This week I've pulled a few characters from both the pop-culture and the obscure pile. Share yours with us by posting it below.

1. The Batman (rough sketch phase) by Alex Ross

2. Gollum by WETA Digital

3. Bettie Page by Bambinomonkey

4. Octo-Owl by 64Colors

5. Belly Dancer by Carlos ...

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