Rebecca Saylor Sack

“Loop, Again”, 185 x 200 cm, oil on canvas, 2006

Rebecca Saylor Sack creates explosively energetic paintings. These magnificently colorful abstracts allude to landscape with all the depth and complexity of a lush forest. Dense areas of chaotic, layered, paint marks contrast beautifully with restful pauses of broad brushstrokes and delicate wisps of line. The movement described by expressive gestural brushwork is invigorating and difficult to resist; they simple draw you in. They are raw and earthy, reminding me of the never-ending ebb and flow; growth and decay of nature. Her website also includes some of her equally great drawings.
rebeccasaylorsack.com

Ian O’Phelan

"Andrew" ink, colored pencils, markers, 8"x10", 2007


"Anonymous" ink, colored pencils, 8"x10", 2007

Ian O’Phelan’s drawings are clean and straight forward. His figures are wonderfully modeled with a liberal but controlled use of hatching. His line work is decisive and direct. The style of his drawing has an economy that give it a hip, urban, designer feel. His portrait series is great; he does an exceptional job of capturing the character and spirit of his subjects beyond only their features. His website features many of his various projects and themes.
www.ianophelan.com

Eve S. Mosher

"figment" (detail)
2005
nylon thread, felted wool, copper wire, beeswax, plexiglass
approx. 24" x 24" x 18"

"ambition"

2003
cotton, fiber optics, light source
dimensions variable

Eve S. Mosher's work is a delightfully tactile experience. Her sculptures and installations are built from wonderful, often unexpected combinations of materials. The works range from lyrical compositions of climbing, hanging, gravity defying objects to quietly somber, simply arranged forms. Playful orbs of brightly colored wool seem to bob and weave among tendrils of thread and wire. Sewn fabric forms creep mischievously up and along walls and ceilings. Mud, plaster, latex, seeds and pollen are layered into fascinating arrangements that run the gamut from playful to ominous and captivating to repellent. To see a thoroughly enjoyable selection of the artist's exquisitely invented objects, go to http://www.mud/and/sticks.com/. While you're there, be sure to spend some time in the drawing section. Eve's inspired approach to 2-d arrives at exciting destinations and the drawings are a satisfying complement to the rest of the work.

Eric Shaw

Eric Shaw’s Drawings and Paintings are uniquely strange, full of distorted and contorted figures. They seem ruled by a detailed personal mythology and mysticism comprised of dancing figures, magical runes, flowing waves energy and ritual sacrifice. They are enigmatic curiosities that are a joy to wander through and wonder about. There is plenty of work on his site to contemplate, decipher, and get lost in for hours.
Eric Shaw's Webpage

Thinkmule

Artist and designer, Jeremy Pruitt (aka Thinkmule), makes amazing illustrations featuring whimsical and fantastically odd figures and creatures. His drawings often consist of highly detailed line work on top richly textured and mottled backgrounds resulting in an absolute feast for the eye. He regularly includes text and collage elements to great effect. His website also includes his many design works. I highly recommend spending some time there.
www.thinkmule.com