Browser not supported. Drawing Autism is an incredible collection of artwork by people diagnosed with autism, from teenage amateurs to established artists. Unlike many of the books I feature on 50 Watts, this one is in print. You should buy it. [Amazon link to the new reprint which comes out April 2, 2014 from Akashic.] This post features a small selection of my favorite images from the book, along with some quotes by the artists. Publisher's description: Over the last decade autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become an international topic of conversation, knowing no racial, ethnic, or social barriers.
Donna Williams, The Outsider What was the inspiration for this piece? "The Outsider" is about joining in from the periphery. An excerpt from the artist's answer to the question, "At what age did the act of creating art enter into your life? I was deeply mesmerized with all things aesthetic and sensory from at least 6 months of age. Felix: Imaginary City Map, Age 11 What was the inspiration for this piece None.
D. Intermission: Dropping Your Camera Becomes High Art in "Oops" -... Jonathan hobin: in the playroom. Apr 24, 2011 jonathan hobin: in the playroom ‘in the playroom’ by jonathan hobin (above) ‘the twins’ image © jonathan hobin ‘in the playroom’ by canadian photographer and art director jonathan hobin is a series of images that depict children reenacting major current events and headlines of our time. including major news items such as 9/11, hurricane katrina, the north korean missiles, and the jonbenét ramsey trials, the collection juxtaposes the often devastating themes with the high-spirited setting of a kid’s playroom. utilizing relevant props – dolls, plastic toys, stuffed animals – with bright and playful backdrops, the images are eerily innocent and unsettling in their motif. at once bold and uncomfortable, the series delineates the question of how far our current cultural climate alters and infiltrates our society.
‘a boo grave’ image © jonathan hobin ‘dear leader’ image © jonathan hobin ‘boxing day’ image © jonathan hobin ‘vegas wedding’ image © jonathan hobin erika kim I designboom. Amazing Paintings from Leonid Afremov | Abduzeedo | Graphic Design... Oil paintings by Esao Andrews. Esao Andrews grew up in Mesa, Arizona and moved to NYC in 1996 to pursue a life of art making.
He attended The School of Visual Arts and now lives and works from his home in Brooklyn with his semi-faithful companion, Soybean. Official Web Site Facebook You might also like Comments Michael Dachstein Inspiration junkie :) Ryan Berkley | Animal Illustrations. Ryan Berkley is a talented illustrator from Portland, Oregon. A big part of his portfolio are these witty and immaculate animal illustrations. When I first saw Ryan’s illustrations, I could almost imagine the personality of each of the portrayed animals. So when I saw that Ryan has created a individual profile on the animals, it just made them even better.
Find the delightful profiles on his Etsy site. Via We Find Wildness. RELIC. MISTERHIPP. Il_fullxfull.208750493.jpg from etsy.com.