Rosy-Cheeked Girl

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INSPIRATION 2014 #54: Love the simplicity of this painting by Finnish painter, Helene Schjerfbeck (1862-1946). Rosy-Cheeked Girl was painted in 1927. The artist was known for her self portraits and portraits of women and children, although she also painted landscapes and still life. Here is a more inclusive post about this wonderful artist I just discovered.

Delectable Paintings ~ Shawn Kenney

A couple of weeks ago my RISDxyz arrived ~ that is, my Rhode Island School of Design alumni magazine ~ a new format and design. Food was the theme and one of the artists featured is painter Shawn Kenney ~ an illustration major and 1993 graduate.

Wow! Shawn's paintings are so beautiful, I just had to share. I am especially enamored with his seemingly effortless brushwork and his gorgeous use of color. Whether the subject is a fancy mini cake, a humble box of blueberries or jar of Fluff, the end result is simply delectable! Visit here to see more of his work.

{all images via Shawn Kenney}