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Susan Chrysler White – Powerful Pattern and Form

By Patternbank On January 14, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love these paintings by Iowa artist Susan Chrysler White. Susan experiments with a variety of techniques, printing and pouring paint to create intense layers and depth in her paintings. Explorations in the bilateral Roscharch-like image and organic inspired figures can be found hidden within decorative elements of her work. The result is real vibrancy and powerful plays with pattern and form, mixing elements of sculpture and movement. Check out more of her work and incredible 3D-like chandeliers at susanchryslerwhite.com

Fractal Florals – C-91

By Patternbank On January 14, 2013 · In Inspiration

These amazing Fractal Florals are created by Silvia C. from Italy. She has developed a unique technique to create such depth, detail and complexity in these images. She describes herself as a Fractalist and lists the software used to create these masterpieces on her Deviant Art page where she goes by the name of C-91.

Maya Hayuk – Kaleidoscopic Artistry

By Patternbank On January 9, 2013 · In Inspiration, Print + Pattern

Ukrainian-American multi skilled artist Maya Hayuk has caught Patternbank’s eye this week . Bold colour and striking pattern are characteristic in her paintings, prints, designs, drawings and photography. Collaborating with other artists, Hayuk has produced large scale artworks in the form of murals, scattered globally from the USA to China. With film and music also featuring in her extensive portfolio, there’s a kaleidoscope of Hayuk’s creativity to be discovered online.

David Sala – A Visual Feast Of Illustration

By Patternbank On January 6, 2013 · In Inspiration

The exquisite paintings of illustrator David Sala have the personality to speak for themselves. A hypnotic combination of colour, pattern and character are skillfully combined to produce images which are compelling and an irresistible feast for the eyes. Sala has produced numerous illustrations for book covers and children’s publishing and currently works as a comic book writer. See more at his website.

Kelsey Brookes – Scientist Turned Artist

By Patternbank On January 2, 2013 · In Inspiration

Kelsey Brookes lives and works in San Diego, California. Brookes’ career began in Science as a biochemist but he soon became unfulfilled in this world and sort a life as a painter. Brookes’ describes his art as “an unrefined and, some would say, unskilled mix of sex, comedy and animals which is derived from a passion for all three, except not necessarily all at the same time.” Patternbank love his brightly coloured micro scenes created in minute detail. Check out more of Kelsey Brookes’ work at his website kelseybrookes.com and at quintgallery.com

Delicate Digital Fusion – Ysabel LeMay

By Patternbank On December 29, 2012 · In Inspiration

These beautiful and delicate photographic collages are the inspirational work of Ysabel LeMay. LeMay lives in Naples, Florida where she finds the tranquility to focus on her art. Recently, she has been drawing the attention of the New York city art scene. She collaborates with Interior designers, architects, art dealers and art galleries in major cities such as New York, Chicago and Miami. Ysabel explains “Each branch, each flower, each leaf is photographed and positioned one by one. Every insect, every plant, every bird that I capture with my lens has an individuality that I want to enhance and share with the viewer. I believe it is often in the simple details wherein lies divinity.” See more of her stunning work at ysabellemay.com

Layered Silhouettes – Tom Gallant

By Patternbank On December 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

London based artist Tom Gallant uses his mastery in the traditional Japanese paper crafts or Kiri-gami and Origami, to create these fascinating images. After studying in graphic design, Gallant continued his education in fine art at Camberwell School of art, and gaining a fellowship at The Royal Academy Schools. Using pages from pornographic magazines, Gallant explores our fascination with pornography and the division of the sexes in the late 19 century. These images are hidden within his feathery depictions of wildlife and pattern. A selection of his work is currently being exhibited alongside 31 other paper cutting artists in ‘The First Cut’, at Manchester Art Gallery until 27th Jan 2013.

Science and Art – William Mark

By Patternbank On November 30, 2012 · In Inspiration

William Mark has in immense fascination with looking at magnified objects and finding beauty that the unaided human eye is unable to see without the aid of modern cameras and lenses. It’s incredible the amount of detail, pattern, texture and complexity William is able to reveal in these beautiful images. He certainly is a scientist with a flair for art. Check out his Flickr page for many more microscopic masterpieces.