The art of Alana Clumeck is stirring. The animals that she brings to life with her paintbrush are both colorful and somewhat human. I am lucky enough to know Alana in person; she is delightful. She is like a contained ray of sunshine... ethereal and glow-y. ... Read the Post
CHARM + GUMPTION
In the throes of my never-ending Pinterest obsession, I stumbled across the print above. I was hooked. Who was this artist? I had to know. After a little investigating, I found Holly Casto of Charm & Gumption. Her artwork is simultaneously strong + feminine... and it's totally inspiring. ... Read the Post
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – KIM WEST
The One with the Bubbles (E. 3rd St at S. Hewitt, LA), 2012. Acrylic, Spray Paint on Building Masonry. 10'x18'. A blonde muralist, painter, creative, and visionary. Kim West is nothing short of radical. Her artwork grabbed me instantly. Planning a day trip to Los Angeles to see these beauties in person. ... Read the Post
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – SANDY WELCH
"P.S. I LOVE YOU... madly!" Painting, 24H x 24W x 2in $1600 I am in love with the artwork of Sandy Welch. Dramatic. Feminine. Pink. Dark. Honest. Abstract. Emotional. In the artist's words herself: ""Painting is vital to my life. I paint from a youthful,fresh feminine and passionate perspective. Summer is my mirror, and fashion is my muse. My palette is FILLED with the delicious colors ... Read the Post
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – HANNAH ADAMASZEK
"Wild Rose"; Painting: Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas; 59.8H x 40.2W x 2in, Not for Sale. The wild, free-spirited, gypsy-filled world of artist Hannah Adamaszek. ... Read the Post
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT REVISTED – JESSIE LINNE RUIZ
A little over 6 months ago, I wrote a piece on an exceptional artist who I found on Tumblr: Jessie Linne Ruiz. Shortly thereafter, she & I stumbled into one another via social media. Imagine my overwhelming joy/shock/surprise when I received an email from Jessie with an illustration she created exclusively for Blonder Ambitions!!! That is the artwork pictured above (and in the right sidebar ... Read the Post