#november-moth

[lixel-5]

BAFFLED me when i found out normal people mean things like “i love you” and “i miss you”

i did NOT know those were actual things people felt and not just formalities

don’t even talk to me about romance, i cannot process platonic feelings

[cinimuffin]

mspaint lil guys

[trashcreatyre]

WIP

It’s gonna be ten grillion years before I figure out a paneling format that I like for this and finish thumbnailing and drawing this so blarg have it for now ig

[xpuigc-bloc]

COLOSSAL

“Unearthing Buried Gods.” Michael McGrath

Michael McGrath Summons Symbolism and a Folk Art Style in Expressive Paintings

November 6, 2024

Art

Kate Mothes

From fanged cats and all-seeing ravens to anthropomorphized botanicals and disembodied faces, Michael McGrath’s uncanny works nod to the symbol-rich, flat compositions of folk art or “naïve” painting. His mixed-media works combine materials like graphite, oil paint and oil stick, ink, and acrylic on a variety of surfaces, including wood, canvas, and burlap.

Inspired by the expansive scenes of contemporary artists Peter Doig and Mamma Andersson, and self-taught artists Henry Darger (1892-1973) and William Hawkins (1895-1990), McGrath harnessed a narrative approach in his own practice. “I decided to experiment with figures and storytelling in my painting,” he tells Colossal. He also counts Jim Henson among his influences.

“Threats and competition for tiny vampires” (2023), graphite, colored pencil, and India ink on wood panel, 14 x 11 inches

Populated with an array of characters, from trees with alarmed expressions to tiny, fairy-like black critters with bulbous wings and long legs, McGrath delves into mysterious, emotional tales with plots as enigmatic as they are supernatural.

The artist’s interest in painting evolved from an early fascination with design, especially album covers and advertising in magazines like Spin and Thrasher. “I never had the patience to develop classical skills, so I focused on dimensional and collage work for a while, until I eventually decided to invest more time in painting,” he says.

McGrath’s work will be part of an online group show with MePaintsMe, Slight of Hand, which opens on November 12. In February, he will also have pieces on view in a group show at Court Tree Collective in Brooklyn.

“Monster control, future systems No. 3,” (2024), acrylic, oil stick, and oil on canvas, 78 x 120 inches

“Night float, threat window” (2024), oil and oil stick on canvas, 60 x 48 inches

“Hunting songs” (2024), oil, oil stick, and grease pencil on linen, 30 x 24 inches

“Muppet moon nightmare choir” (2024), acrylic, acrylic yarn, embroidery thread, painted canvas, and burlap on burlap, 40 x 30 inches

“Moon float” (2024), acrylic, watercolor crayon, enamel, and oil pastel on canvas, 60 x 48 inches

“Stories to frighten your children with and dangerous literature” (2023), oil, oil pastel, and acrylic on linen, 30 x 40

“Cat song, moon riot, No. 2” (2024), oil on canvas, 48 x 36 inches

[lunarlotuscove]

A adorable Ailanthus Webworm Moth I believe? If not, please let me know what this cutie is!

Wednesday November 6th 2024 2:25-2:27 p.m.

[mothmore]

“i wish it wasn’t so cold” jack writes as he is cuddled up next to quincey bullshit dude you love it

[squeakowl]

Art by Żaneta Antosik (source)

[misty-moth]

The part of me that craves chaos wants Cybird to announce the new release date for ikevil as Monday.

And then just. Not release it.

[3amsnek]

messing around with shapes a few months ago and ended up with guy-in-a-box mothman

reblogs >> likes

[moth-ghoul]

I’m gonna try doing this

[cinimuffin]

[ultrakart]

Miraculous season 9 be like

“Somehow, Hawk Moth returned.”

[mothmonologue]

I'm starting No Smoke November on november 10th and nobody can stop me. This is a free country (not), I can quit smoking anytime anyway (no I cannot), I just need to man up (I'm a woman).

[moth-p]

Chat you do not understand how badly I need tpot 14 rn. Like. Oh my fucking god.

[odetoalostpairofkeys]

Skytober day 11 (late I know but idk what you expected)

Literally love these two. (Will write a story about them soon)

Fortissimo (or as Purple calls them, Blue) loves playing with Purple. They're learning how to play music (from Aeolian- I will officially introduce him soon) but they like hanging out with Purple more than practicing.

Purple adores coloring and also refuses to call any friend by name, instead assigning them colors. That's how you know if Purple likes you or not. After being adopting by Trix (and Pix and Flix by extension), they spend most of their time in the Wind Isles or messing around with Blue.

[cryptidm0ths]

himeru board :]