ARTmonday: Yoga Paintings & More by Laura Berger

Tomorrow is International Yoga Day. I love these quirky yoga paintings by Chicago-based artist Laura Berger, who works in acrylic and gouache but also makes things out of clay. I also included some of her pool paintings since I can’t resist fun and refreshing pool art. And a cat too. You can find many of Berger’s work as prints (including prints of some yoga paintings), plus cute cards on Etsy. Be strong.

Yoga Illustration Laura Berger

Clearing

Plant Illustration Laura Berger

Signs of Growth

Ocean Wave Illustration Laura Berger

Flow

Island Illustration Laura Berger

Island Growth

Yoga Illustration Laura Berger

More Breaks

Black Poo Illustration Laura Berger

Pool

Yoga Sunrise Illustration Laura Berger

Sunrise

Rainbow Illustration Laura Berger

Sliding Forward

Raft Pool Illustration Laura Berger

Summer Reading

Cat Illustration Laura Berger

Take Me Somewhere

ARTmonday: 10 Colorful Landscapes by Portland, Maine Artist Joanne Gravelin

In searching for local New England artists last week on Saatchi Art, I came across the work of Joanne Gravelin, a Portland, Maine-based artist who creates colorful landscapes in mixed media.

Gravelin, who grew up in rural Vermont, studied printmaking and painting at Maine College of Art. According to her bio on the Demark Art Center in Denmark, Maine where Gravelin was an artist-in-residence, her work depicts “scenes of the failed American Dream, false paradises, natural wastelands and suburbia.”

I’m following Gravelin’s work (and cat) on Instagram @MyLastPlaceOnEarth with my new art-dedicated Instagram account @StyleCarrotCurates, which I hope you will follow! It’s all art, all the time. (My decor, flowers, food, cat, books, art, sunsets, etc account is @StyleCarrot if you’re not already following, please do.)

Here are ten of Gravelin’s colorful landscapes. Sorry I don’t have full info on every one. I’ll try to contact her and update. Plus, I may need one for our Florida condo.

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

2014

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

2014

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

“Greetings From Paradise No. 2″ 2013
Acrylic, silkscreen, gold leaf, vinyl stickers, and marker on layers of plastic
40″ x 60”

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

“Greetings From Paradise No. 1″ 2013
Acrylic, silkscreen, gold leaf, vinyl stickers, and marker on layers of plastic
40″ x 60”

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

“Collection” 201s
Acrylic and vinyl stickers on plastic
40″ x 48″

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

2015

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

2015

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

“Los Angeles Pool” 2012
Acrylic and silkscreen on layers of plastic
36″ x 40″

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

2014

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin Colorful Industrial Landscapes

2014

Portland Artist Joanne Graelin At Work In Her Studio

Artist Joanne Gravelin  at work in her studio in Portland, Maine.

ARTmonday: 10 Pool Artworks

It’s December break. Who’s headed south for a bit of sunshine, sea, and pool antics? I  hope you are enjoying your holiday break, whether you’re ensconced in the snow or situated in warmer climes. Here are 10 artworks of pools, some luxurious, some gritty, including photos, illustrations, and paintings. If you can’t take a swim, just imagine one. You’ll feel refreshed.

Pool Art Affordable Art Palm Springs

pandercraft, Palm Springs, Minted

jared-harrell-palm-springs-pool

Jared Harrell Photography, Palm Springs Pool, Society6

john-turk-poppy-pool

Poppy Pool, Society6

ergin-pool-society-6

Egrin, Pool, Society6

pool-daze-way-way-allen-s&l-2

Way Way Allen, Pool Daze, Serena & Lily

pool-iii-poppe

Kimberly Poppe, Pool, UGallery

kelly-nicolalsen-pool-angel

Kelly Nicolaisen, Pool Angel, Society6

snow-pool-gnome-society-6

Thedustyphoenix, Snow Pool Gnome, Society6

neon-pool-society-6

IGHxNGH, Neon Pool, Society6

Pool Artwork From Minted

Whitney Deal, Going For A Swim, Minted

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