Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Artist Love - Kris Lewis

After posting on Monday about this piece of art nirvana...


...a fabulously awesome reader named Rachel, forwarded the information about the artist...this small act makes her rocket to the top of my 'aces people' list.

It turns out that this portrait fantastic is by artist Kris Lewis...


I've been browsing/drooling/lusting after his portfolio ever since first linking over and am just in love...period.

His work is a perfect modern spook...his works are eerie but in the most beautiful way- so my idea of perfect ugly pretty...I hope that doesn't offend him...just in case by the way of the gods, he's actually reading this....saying 'perfect ugly pretty' is a VERY high compliment in my books.

I  dare you to disagree.

Look...
















Art bliss I tell you.

Though an original is far from a reality for me at this point, I can maybe afford a print and this one is at the top of my list...

Promise Broken

Yup...she has my name written all over her.

What say you?

Are you in to this modern girly spook?

Perhaps you prefer boy moodiness...Kris does that too...






Either way...if you approve (like I know Jenny does....she's radness in my books)...high fives...we can be friends.

xo

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23 comments:

  1. Alex {Things That Sparkle}January 18, 2012 9:14 AM

    I love the piece with your name all over it. Some of them are definitely creeeeepy!

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  2. Cara {An Urban Cottage}January 18, 2012 9:20 AM

    Your fav is for sure my fav too! It would be PERFECT for my bedroom!

    ~Cara

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  3. The Peak of Tres ChicJanuary 18, 2012 9:37 AM

    Absolute art bliss!!!!

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  4. KarenaJanuary 18, 2012 9:50 AM

    Christine, his work is so hauntingly beautiful, ethereal and the way he captures the emotion of the subject is astounding!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  5. JessicaJanuary 18, 2012 11:09 AM

    OH EM GEE!! These are absolutely on a whole different level. What an incredible talent. They're so beautiful and haunting. I mean, I HAVE to get a couple of those. Another great find, Christine!!

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  6. Alex - The Interior DIYerJanuary 18, 2012 11:21 AM

    I love how hauntingly beautiful these are. Completely amazing, and so much emotion in them. I like how he's able to take the piss a little and have cute things included too. I hate people who are too serious.

    Fantastic find.

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  7. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseJanuary 18, 2012 11:40 AM

    Oooo. I don't normally even like portraits, but his are so captivating. I feel like I want to get to know these people.

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  8. AlexaJanuary 18, 2012 12:41 PM

    Wow these are incredible. The faces are unbelieveable.

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  9. Chassity (Look Linger Love)January 18, 2012 2:08 PM

    yep, pretty darn awesome. love good and helpful readers! go get your print.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 2:16 PM

    Oh, modern spook gets me every time! I absolutely love that so many portrait artists are taking it to a higher level these days and creating works that are beautiful and emotive.

    So glad someone was able to get Kris's info for you!

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  11. Andrea JohnsonJanuary 18, 2012 5:02 PM

    I really like the first one and the third one. Very cool. I am bookmarking this artist!

    Andrea

    frommylivingroom.blogspot.com

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  12. CarolynJanuary 18, 2012 7:00 PM

    wow these are awesome. love how she does the eyes, very penetrating

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  13. L.A. in the bayJanuary 18, 2012 9:23 PM

    this guy is an amazing realist.
    LOVE.

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  14. Lissa PierceJanuary 18, 2012 10:31 PM

    These are amazing and the technique is flawless. I agree though with most....a bit too creepy for me.

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  15. Soulful MamaJanuary 19, 2012 12:49 AM

    Yes! Love it! I'm most definitely into modern girly spook. In fact, I recently came across an artist that hit that spot perfectly too: Charmaine Olivia. You may have heard of her but I certainly hadn't. I posted about my faves here: http://curiouslookingglass.blogspot.com/2011/11/charmaine-olivia.html

    She's too cool for school! Thanks for adding a newbie to my list!

    ~ Clare x

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 6:58 AM

    Love the one with the flower petals! xo

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  17. The enchanted homeJanuary 19, 2012 7:38 AM

    Yes modern spook works for me. Man is he ever taletned, that last picture looks like a picture not a painting of a little boy..the eyes are so lifelike. Now why didn't I get a teeny tiny dose of talent like that? Not fair!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 8:07 AM

    These are so great...quirky and beautiful all at once...the best art in my book always is! xx

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  19. Megan Abigail ChandlerJanuary 19, 2012 8:17 AM

    LOVE these pieces ... super moving and striking!

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  20. Naomi@DesignManifestJanuary 19, 2012 5:56 PM

    awesome. ugly pretty indeed!!

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  21. Debbie@Vintage Scout InteriorsJanuary 22, 2012 12:29 PM

    Wow, wow, wow! Love it. Super intriquing. Thanks for the introduction.

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  22. Kristin@fixitupwoman.comJanuary 22, 2012 10:11 PM

    Love them...the faces are very realistic. Cool!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 11:29 PM

    Absolutely divine work. I love his style. I love the moodiness of his pieces. I feeeeel them. You have great taste, Christine!! x

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Sorry about the annoying captias...tried turning them off for a day and my inbox exploded with crap.

Smooches to everyone who perservered and left a sweet comment anyways! xoxo