PART 6
On this 8th day of March in the 2018th year of our Lord :) I present to you 10 more unbelievably talented artists for your viewing pleasure. If you have heard of any of these wonderful people before then please, by all means, disregard the title of this post. But if you have not, then hold on to a log or whatever it is that you are resting on atm. This is, in my opinion, among the best compilations to date.
In this 6th edition I have updated my format to now include a profile picture of each artist. Please do follow their links and keep an eye out around Steemit because, if they aren't already here, they may shortly decide to understand how the blockchain works:)))
Cheers and Enjoy!
David PsyGanesh
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009216935728&lst=100007060058024%3A100009216935728%3A1520534964
About
I don't know much about David but I do know that he is prolific AF and one of my favorite digital creators. There is very little information that you can readily find about him and seeing as how I have worked with some of the companies and collectives that he visually dominates I feel like I should know more. But we will have to base everything on the fact that he is from Portugal... or Brazil...? Actually,I don't even know if the picture above is him:D lol.
Anyway, the work below was all found on his Facebook page so we are definitely good there:)
Correction
In the days since I compiled this post, David reached out to me through facebook and gave me a quick bio to include here. As Follows:
"I'm from Portugal, I'm 32 years old, and I work in design since I was little, starting to make small design jokes for friends, family etc. My life has always been linked to art and in 2004 I discovered Psytrance and founded a decoration company called Psyganesh. At this point in my life I focus entirely on graphic design. I think it's in graphic design that I found the right tools I needed to express myself."
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Otto Rapp
https://www.artofthemystic.com/
@thermoplastic on Steemit
https://www.vagallery.com
About
Born in 1944 in Felixdorf, Lower Austria, I lived and was educated in Vienna, where later I worked as a clerk in the Transport and Insurance Business. After completing service in the Austrian Air Force, I traveled throughout Europe, eventually settling in Stockholm, Sweden.
As a Painter I was initially self taught, studying in the various Galleries and Museums. In Vienna, I was often hanging out at the Akademie der Bildenden Kuenste, where I admired the work of the Wiener Schule des Phantastischen Realismus represented there by the Professors Ernst Fuchs, Rudolf Hausner and Arik Brauer.
In Stockholm, I found out that I was washing dishes in the very same Restaurant where years earlier another Viennese Artist, Fritz Hundertwasser had worked the same job. Encouraged by an art dealer in Gamla Stan, I began to paint more seriously. Busking on the streets of Gamla Stan with a Dutch artist, my very first painting was sold to a passer-by by my artist friend while I stood in the employment office line - this paid for a lavish meal for both of us that day.
Traveling around in 1968, I wound up in Western Canada where eventually I settled in Lethbridge, Alberta, the place I still call home today. It was in Canada where the majority of my mature work was produced (under the sponsorship of a small Lethbridge Gallery).
Working for the Canadian Pacific Railway, I quit in 1977 to attend the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program at the University of Lethbridge, graduating (with great distinction) in 1982.
In Canada, I participated in many exhibitions, and held several Solo Shows, culminating in the pivotal 1994 showing at The Prairie Art Gallery in Grande Prairie, Alberta, which earned me the moniker The Mystic.
Throughout my years in Canada, I had been the subject of many reviews and newspaper articles as well as local television shows in Calgary and Lethbridge while being active as an artist, art instructor, curator, studio technician, art critic and juror. https://otto-rapp.pixels.com/index.html?tab=about
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Alexandra Vasile
@alexandravart on Steemit
https://www.facebook.com/alexandrav.art/
https://dada.nyc/portraits?pl=Vi3eMeJwZfllBRVoS5fLQw#Vi3eMeJwZfllBRVoS5fLQw
About
Yesterday I was small and incapable of doing something about it. This problem seemed too big for me to even try. I was focused on my individual problems. I created my art to solve my own problems, and my art was small because of that, along with me.Today I give my best effort for a bigger purpose, and thanks to blockchain and its applications and the philosophy behind all of them, I am not alone. Because I am more privileged than others and I am part of a community with the same mindset and goals, none of our efforts are small anymore. We all share everything valuable that we have, put it all together and create more value just to share it again with everyone that wants it and needs it. -https://cnsteem.com/thankyouforbeing/@everlove/thank-you-for-being-alexandravart
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Mechmaster Mike Cole
http://www.mikecoletattoo.com/
About
World renowned artist Mike Cole is an extremely rare breed of artist in that he prefers to remain completely anonymous and shies away from any kind of fame and recognition. Mikes biography does not appear on his website and guests are instead greeted to a photo of the man himself and the words “Speak through your art, not your mouth”. Mike has certainly done this as a quick glance through his portfolio reveals an incredible talent for bio organic, geometric, and Japanese style designs that make the viewer wonder why this amazing individual wishes to remain a mystery. Whatever the reason, the fact is Mike’s work rivals that of some of the best artists in the world and his reclusiveness only adds to his appeal. Mike began tattooing after dropping out of art class in search of something that allowed him to express himself in a way he felt more comfortable. Having been in the business for almost 17 years Mike learned the trade as he went along and has never completed a formal apprenticeship. Counting artists such as Escher and Giger amongst his influences he has expressed a wish to blend together the bio-organic style of tattooing with a more hard-edged geometric style. As you gaze upon Mike’s extensive portfolio the first thing that becomes clear is his incredible understanding of color and shading. The Japanese-themed full chest piece featuring two stunning lotus flowers is a wonderful example of how contrasting colors can be used to create an eye popping design. The saturated colors are painstakingly blended into one another to give a seamless design that seems almost impossible on human skin. Another impressive piece is the biomechanical sleeve completed in primary colors that set each other off perfectly. In this jaw dropping design, Mike has used the clients own skin tone within the tattoo to give a 3 dimensional effect and gives the impression that the tattoo is an extension of the client himself. The use of light and fine line shading in this tattoo is truly mind-blowing and many established artists would benefit by borrowing from Mike’s technique. Although Mike prefers to work mainly in high contrast colors the occasional black and gray piece will find its way into his gallery. A piece which shows Mike’s versatility as an artist is the black and gray geometric sleeve design worn on the upper arm. This tattoo is intricately detailed and shows a depth and tone that can only be achieved after hours of careful graduated shading. Many of the leading tattoo artists around the world have chosen Mike to ink designs onto their own skin. Female artist Dee Dee Seruga handpicked Mike to finish a sleeve on her left arm, and a whole host of artists from the experienced to beginners count Mike amongst their biggest influences. Mike has also recently been featured in a tattoo book created by renowned artists Mike Devries and Guy Aitchison called ‘Tattoo Prodigies’ which features over 256 full color pages, 800 photographs, and a collection of interviews with featured artists. A truly amazing piece which breaks from his traditional bio-organic and geometric style is the full color Japanese dragon which features breathtaking detail. This incredible design is shown in gentle tones of turquoise, aqua, gold, and shimmering lilacs to perfectly capture the mystical aura of the Japanese dragon. The Japanese have many different meanings attached to the dragon including freedom, good luck, wealth, and fearlessness. Many tattooists specialize in Japanese themed work but few are able to capture the magnificent beauty shown in Mike’s designs, and his work exhibits a great respect for the Japanese tattoo culture. Mike does not currently operate out of one studio and instead leads a slightly nomadic existence as he appears as a guest artist in studios across America. He is also a regular on the convention circuit and details of his appearances can be found on his website. He has recently been working out of studios and conventions in the southern states and anyone wishing to catch him there can book an appointment through the website. Mikes personal life and past remain a mystery but in this day and age of the overhyped celebrity status this can only be a good thing. By letting his talent speak through his art, Mike has lent more credibility to his name than a thousand magazine articles could ever achieve. -https://www.facebook.com/pg/mikecoleart/about/?ref=page_internal
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Incedigris
https://www.incedigris.com/
About
INCEDIGRIS is the name of an entity that immediately came to mind after a journey, and it was that name that inspired me to pursue over a year of research into psychedelic realms.
I am an artist, and I quickly knew that my method of contribution was obvious - I can use my human skills to draw these experiences. While many early attempts only captured the "feeling" or rough estimations, I decided that I wanted to create imagery that was as accurate as possible.
This has proven to be no small task, as the observations quickly fade from memory, leaving only an impression. Meanwhile, the inability to sketch and witness at the same time, makes reliance on memory essential!
In a years time, I have completed about 8 large works which I consider to be highly successful in capturing the visual essence of realms that I have seen. The final pieces are always created using digital art tools, but the road to creating them is often quite different, here are some examples of ways that I have learned to record the imagery.
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Immediate Sketch Method: Create a rough sketch, of the most memorable imagery, immediately after an experience. Create a final layout for the finished artwork.
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Forced Rememberance: Meditate on a previous experience, and then translate it into a sketch. Turn the sketch into a final artwork.
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Unexpected Recall: Surprisingly recall an image unexpectedly in the minds eye, during waking consciousness! Sketch it quick and create a final artwork.
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Visual Language Compilation: Compile a visual language of recalled elements once seen. Use that compilation to create layouts that mirror the structures witnessed in the experiences.
My path is to continue to find new ways to pursue the challenging task of remembering and recording what I have seen. I have found it extremely rewarding and profound when a group of people see a work and agree that it is similar to a their own visions I think that achieving consensus on the entities that we witness is a great leap toward proving the repeatable and common results that are congruous with the scientific method of confirming reality. We need artists for this undertaking, so it is to this task that I am currently dedicated.
The task has been both daunting and joyous. I don't take any single experience lightly, but nearly all of my journeys have been carefully pursued, and ultimately positive. I'm thankful for that. I hope to contribute to the Nexus with artwork and other helpful findings.
Like Darwin in the Galapogos, there is uncharted territory. Embrace the exciting opportunity to observe and record the flora, fauna, and flobdulobdula of these strange otherworldly places! https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&m=820722
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![IncedigrisMORPHICFIELDPUPPETEER_Small.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYoZaXtvoY7nuCNLn2JEcjLn5GqQ5YrE1iQsRJdgxGnY3/I