Ben Tolman’s work combines ornate, Hieronymous Bosch style scenery with the feeling of antique medical diagrams.
It’s a winning combination in my opinion.
All of his work is best viewed very large because the intricacies are incredible. The size I have posted omits entire worlds in the details! The gallery on his site allows for close zooming.
ROA leaves incredible animal anatomy graffiti in cities all over the world.
His archived calendar was the only comprehensive source of work I could find. Perhaps he wishes to maintain a degree of anonymity due to the nature of his medium. He covers a whole host of subject matter, but the anatomical animals are my favorite.
Marmite-Sue creates fantastic digital and traditional art, combining Victorian and Gothic Lolita aesthetics with mechanics, dolls and pieces of nature.
Of course, most of her work produces that mildly unsettling feeling that I love so much in doll art.
I was lucky enough to see some of Zombienose’s paintings and sculptures at the C.A.V.E. show the other day, which prompted me to find his work online.
I love the way he makes colorful, vivid figures emerge from the shadows.
…and the awkwardness of his human subjects.
The paintings and sculptures are my favorites, but I do suggest browsing all of the gallery.
If anyone has wondered about the image in my header, it’s cropped from 5 O’clock in Orkzland by Mathias Kollros.
Here’s where I contradict my last post and admit the outstanding and mesmerizing potential of CG art. Some digital works are absolutely breathtaking.
William B. Hand can paint a whole world in one square inch. Nearly fractal images of life within life, within life…
I love the gift offering in “The Birthday Guest” (above).
He has a true talent for hybrid creatures, which spontaneously evoke maternal instinct and revulsion.
The best source for Hand’s work that I’ve found is his aptly titled blog, GENETIC BLASPHEMY.
The esteemed, or shall I say eSTEAMED Doktor A is without question one of the finest toy modifiers out there. I love his work so much that it’s nearly impossible to choose examples to post.
I do have a special love for this little fellow:
Isn’t this the most stunning custom toy collection?
I highly recommend browsing all sections of Spookypop to see his creations.
(The above is dedicated to my father, who has an unnaturally virulent hatred for the Pillsbury Dough Boy).
Oh…swirling line work and details galore on Dan Mumford’s site! My eyes get magically lost!
I’m not surprised that he’s been commissioned for album art and clothing design. Very nice work.
Lostfish is a French illustrator, quite gifted in painting strange girls.
They all possess an intriguing sadness; a glossy, smooth yet broken beauty, powerful enough to evoke an empathetic response in the spectator.
I find myself drawn into their tragic little worlds.
See more on her website.
Boing Boing just called attention to Mark Ryden’s Art for Hope project.
The incomparable painter Mark Ryden and the Merry Karnowsky Gallery are offering this limited edition lithographic poster with all proceeds going to the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign. The artwork is titled “The Pumpkin President.” There are only 500 posters available and they’re $500 each.
What could be better than seeing my favorite artist support my preferred candidate? I suppose being able to shell out $500 for a poster…not this year.
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