One of the things I most enjoy about the Internet is the explosion of creative talent, above all in the visual arts. While not everything out there will be to our own taste and the democratic aspect of self-publishing on the web means we have to take the bad with the good, the fact is there is a whole lot of 'good' out there.
Lately I've seen breathtaking photography, unique and beautiful artwork, even some fascinating visual presentations of statistical data.
Not all of these people are professionals, either, although many of them are. The door is wide open for talented amateurs to share their work beyond family and friends. And those who have worked hard to painstakingly build a hobby into a business are reaching a global audience. We can sit at our desks in our homes or offices and view images of original works on display in galleries all around the world.
Mona Majorowicz of Wild Faces Gallery is just one of many such artists now sharing their work online. For those that haven't yet discovered this wonderful artist, 'Wild Faces' is a big clue as to her subjects, which range from the giraffes and elephants of Africa to the horses about which she is so passionate (despite not having one of her own, or in her words 'being unhorsed', for the first 30 years of her life).
Fortunately for us, Mona is as gifted a writer as she is an artist, and the pages showcasing her work, not to mention the gallery cat Budda, are a joy to read. The dilemma this gives me is of course which one to present to you here. I've gone with The African Wildlife Artwork Of Wild Faces Gallery, which is one of her newest pages and includes paintings of several different African animals, including a work in progress. These painitings have been created either in watercolor pencil or in oil pastel, along with a graphite portrait of an African elephant. Each one captures something of the individual animal's character, from mischievous to wise to wistful. As for the lion, Mona has had so many different reactions that she has decided that this one in particular reflects back the viewer's own emotions. If you visit, it would be fascinating to know what impression he makes on you!
Visit: The African Wildlife Artwork Of Wild Faces Gallery
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Image Credit: Two Lions by postcardsfromtheedge
Mona does absolutely beautiful artwork. As for the "Rorschach test," the lion in "He Who Greets With Fire" looks like he was just disturbed out of a nice nap and is in the first few seconds of trying to gather his wits. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat review of this writer artist! The age of the Internet is, indeed, a wondrous blessing.
Thanks so much for this. I'm terribly flattered and appreciative. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful choice for a review. Mona's work is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteI have been following Mona's blog since quite some time and I love her lenses about watercolor pencils and how you use them. She's a wonderful artist!
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I totally agree with you that there are some fabulous artists on the Internet. Mona is not only a great artist, she shares her vast knowledge about owning an art gallery, selling at art fairs, and marketing art. What a gem!
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Mona's artwork is gorgeous! She really does make me want to create a safari room in my house and surround myself with her beautiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteExcellent Review!
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I would second Ulla and the others on this: she's a great artist. I often blessed lenses made by Mona just because they're amazing pieces of art.
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