#art and design

[murasaki-cha]

What's it like being an art student?

One time I fucked up and said realism painting instead of realistic painting while explaining an assignment and the look of pure unadulterated disappointment my professor gave me was one I had not even received from my own parents....

[mityfresh]

That's what the point of the mask is.

[toyastales]

Art Deco perfume bottle by Turriet & Bardach, made in Czechia circa 1930.

[aloneinthedark-eagle]

MEET "PİGCASSO"

🎨👍😎🐷🎨

[explore-blog]

This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write... That is how civilizations heal.

In these wordless times, a lifeline from Toni Morrison, worded 20 years ago.

[kimberly-balla]

Richard Diebenkorn

Ocean Park #78

1975

[tessawinterbourne]

[blackinhistory]

Gwendolyn Brooks

Poet. Innovator. Cultural icon. Breaking through the constraints of conventional literature, she used the power of poetry to illuminate the rich tapestry of Black life. As the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the first Black woman to serve as Poetry Consultant for the Library of Congress, Brooks’s groundbreaking achievements challenged and redefined our cultural landscape. How does her art keep echoing through generations today?

Gwendolyn Brooks was born in 1917 in Topeka, Kansas, and raised in Chicago, where the realities of urban life shaped her early experiences. Growing up in a working-class environment, she witnessed firsthand the struggles and strengths of the Black community. These formative years provided the basis for her honest portrayals of everyday life and social conditions, which in turned influenced and shaped her later literary work.

In her early career, Brooks began publishing poems that captured the spirit of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Her debut collection, A Street in Bronzeville (1945), presented a candid look at the lives of Black residents and broke new ground by highlighting the vibrancy and hardship of the community. This work laid the foundation for her reputation as a poet who spoke directly and powerfully about the realities of race and class.

Her next major work, Annie Allen (1949), further solidified her standing in the literary world. This collection, which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1950 (the first African-American to receive such an honor), combined a social perspective with innovative poetic form. Brooks’s ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary was also demonstrated in later pieces such as the widely published poem “We Real Cool,” which connected with readers for its thoughtful depiction of youth and marginalization.

Beyond her published work, Brooks played an active role in the literary community. She organized public readings, led workshops, and mentored emerging writers in Chicago, fostering an environment where diverse voices could be heard. Her efforts helped to build a stronger, more inclusive literary culture that connected art with everyday social struggles.

Breaking institutional barriers, Brooks made history as the first Black woman to serve as Poetry Consultant for the Library of Congress. In this role, she worked to broaden the appeal and reach of poetry, ensuring that the art form addressed contemporary issues and reached a wider audience. Her work in this position reflected her commitment to both artistic excellence and public service.

Her career was marked by numerous prestigious accolades. In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, Brooks was honored with awards such as the National Medal of Arts, the MacArthur Fellowship, and the NAACP Spingarn Medal. These recognitions underscored her influence as a writer and her dedication to addressing themes of social justice, race, and identity.

Brooks passed away on December 3, 2000, but her legacy endures through her body of work and the impact she had on American literature and culture. 

Photo Source: Chicago Literary Archive Source: Wikipedia Source: The Poetry Foundation Source: Britannica Source:  Academy of American Poets

[asteticas]

RICHARD NEUTRA – CHUEY HOUSE, (1956). PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIUS SHULMAN, (1960).

~THE CHUEY HOUSE WAS COMPLETED IN 1956 FOR POET JOSEPHINE AIN CHUEY AND HER THIRD HUSBAND, PAINTER ROBERT CHUEY.

[curiouscatalog]

Two more lovely examples of marbled paper on books.

Green from: The Southern review, v. 10, Jan.-Apr. 1872

AP2 .S855

Red and blue from: Appletons' journal of literature, science and art, v. 2, 1869.

AP2 .A58

[frogsrneat]

♥️ Art resources ♥️

Hey I put together a beginner art resource list! Feel free to share, save, etc. but a lot of people don’t know where to start:

Man is this a holy grail it includes free programs, online courses, tutorials, and scholarships (us based):

A big thing you are taught early on is just hand/eye coordination. Speed drawing, or “gesture drawing” if you��re fancy, is the best practice you can do on a regular basis.As much as you hate hearing “just practice”- it matters.

The best online art course I can think of. It will literally go step by step in teaching you commands and digital painting:

YouTube anatomy holy grail:

The Loomis method for the construction of the head is very popular because it is easy to learn and remember and can be applied to any drawing of the head.

Loomis also has many published books under his name. I’m not saying you can get free books here but if you could well. Careful of fake links with this site, if you don’t see the single login.re it’s the wrong one.

If loomis method books aren’t your style and you are more of a video person try this (this is the first on a short series):

If you know me I’m barely cracking the surface with digital art but I’m actually trained in professional forensic art and hyper realistic portraits , so here is info on traditional art by media.

Little proof of some training, but if you like this, this is woodless graphite pencils on vellum- just a slightly better quality than a pencil and paper :)

Finally here are some amazing pose references. Adorkastock had moved from Pinterest and is working on their own website so check them out here:

Taco is single handed my my go to for simplified anatomy and it goes my section of the body (people have made Pinterest copies that is separated by parts of the body) but I highly recommend buying it if you’re able!

I hope that this helps at least someone find a resource they needed or wanted! Feel free to dm me or repost with comments or more resources!

[mityfresh]

gm

[sohftea]

some stuff for design class but my professor didn't like them so I am posting here :,)

[explore-blog]

Moonlight and the magic of the unnecessary

[lilithforetold]

silver winds carrying obsidian feathers