Femke Hiemstra‘s universe is filled with beautifully anthropomorphised animals and inanimate objects who weave dark fairy tales within mysterious lands. Her characters tell stories rooted in human nature and they exhibit feelings, emotions and motivations which reveal the strengths and … Read More
Brian Chambers is extremely passionate about art and his life is profoundly affected by it. Art provides him with the inspiration to strive for excellence in all life pursuits. He is hugely motivated to take art to new places in … Read More
Jon Todd has developed a unique style based on a process of layering in his artwork. His many influences include tattoo graphics, street art, Asian, Northern European and Mexican cultures. By absorbing each of these influences into his art, Todd … Read More
Welcome to the Sausage Factory – An interview with artist AJ Fosik by Matt Wagner (owner of Hellion Gallery) AJ Fosik’s studio reminds me of the parts room at an auto supply super store. Sometimes the piece you need already … Read More
Nathan Spoor has many strings to his bow. He is an artist, a writer and also a curator. Not to mention a truly unique and captivating visionary with an awe inspiring imagination and the technical skills to match. In 2001, … Read More
‘Scratch’ (Anatomy of a Painting) by Troy Brooks I don’t usually indulge in revealing the symbology of my work. Apart from not wanting to air my own dirty laundry, for which I have developed a thick visual vocabulary to camouflage, … Read More
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Craig LaRotonda received his BFA in 1992 at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he studied with the internationally renowned illustrator Alan Cober. Currently working as a professional painter, illustrator, … Read More
Chris B. Murray is a quickly rising star within the realms of New Contemporary Art and commercial illustration. Constantly challenging himself, Murray explores both fine art and illustration disciplines and moves forwards in each through his discoveries in the other. … Read More
The Adventures of Yoskay in Portland – An interview with artist Yoskay Yamamoto by Matt Wagner (owner of Hellion Gallery) Yoskay Yamamoto’s solo show, “Rainy Day with a Chance of Sun” opened at Hellion Gallery last Thursday and runs until … Read More
Heiko Müller doesn’t like to think about categories. He makes the art he wants to and uses the techniques that best suit his needs. In doing so, his work soars free of categorisation in both subject and approach. Müller’s art … Read More