Christopher Conn Askew
I saved a folder of images by Christopher Conn Askew a while ago, but I’ve been putting off posting about him because his work challenges my descriptive abilities. I’m an avid (nearly obsessive) consumer of art, but I’ve never studied it in the academic sense, so I risk sounding unrefined and ignorant when I try to put words with pictures.
In this intriguing mixture of styles, I see a bit of traditional Japanese influence in terms of the line work mixed with something that almost resembles…art deco? I see children’s book illustrations mixed with vintage political propaganda posters.
When I look at these, I have no idea how to feel (which I thoroughly enjoy)…I have to simply let my eyes wander around and drink in the detail. So stunning…
I love Askew’s color scheme (I’m a bit biased toward all things dark red and black). The following image reminds me of the Tournee du Chat Noir poster I’ve had on my wall for over half of my life.
Since I’m bound to be inelegant and clumsy in my own descriptions, I’d welcome any other reactions to this work.
See more here.
SheWalksSoftly 
March 26, 2010 at 8:30 pm
I believe the style you are looking for is French Art Nouveau.
The funny thing is that as I was scrolling through the images I thought “Huh… this guy’s work looks a lot like that image I have as my Wallpaper of Behemoth, one of Satan’s demonic entourage from Bulgakov’s Russian novel Master & Margarita (and the namesake of the giant fat black cat that I share my apartment with)”. And then, there it was! Begemot is the Russian for Behemoth, but that’s him. The smart-ass, mushroom-eating, gun-toting tomcat.
March 31, 2010 at 1:49 am
Thank you, Liesje! You may become my go-to girl for art style questions!
February 19, 2013 at 7:33 am
I love this interview! The inotdruction is so sweet! The girls are true Kristen fans and that turns the interview in something special. Her best answers are IMO the one on the ‘style-question’ and obviously the one about high school. She totally nails it in that answer – Especially by saying that it’s easy to SAY what you should do, but it’s hard to DO it. I can totally relate to do that! And beside that, Kristen also describes herself as I see her: she hasn’t really changed, but she has definitely grown! S, thank you for this sweet and interesting interview đ
November 9, 2013 at 2:25 am
This article achieved exactly what I wanted it to achieve.
November 28, 2013 at 7:30 am
A pleasingly rational answer. Good to hear from you.
March 27, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Thanks for sharing – very good art. Do you follow the art blog “Lines and Colors”? Updated practically daily and great for a dose of art and artists both new and familiar.
http://www.linesandcolors.com/2010/03/26/karin-jurick-update/
March 31, 2010 at 1:53 am
I believe I do have Lines and Colors on my blog list! Very informative site, and it exposes me to some things I wouldn’t otherwise see.
February 21, 2013 at 11:06 am
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March 28, 2010 at 5:18 pm
My husband and I sit down to look at your website often and I really must say, we agree with your descriptions of Askew’s work completely! Really enjoyed the “propaganda”-esque pieces the most. Thanks always for finding new work-I’ve learned about so many artists through your blog.
March 31, 2010 at 1:51 am
Thank you so much. I’m glad you both enjoy the site. It makes me so happy to read that people enjoy the posts.
March 29, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Wow! Thanks for cluing me in on this previously unknown (to me) artist. Must. Own. One. Of. His. Paintings.
March 31, 2010 at 1:58 am
Isn’t it almost a mixed blessing to discover new fantastic art? On one hand, you get the sensory enjoyment. On the other hand…another thing to covet!
September 12, 2012 at 10:47 am
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