John Larriva (previously featured) has added some new work to his homepage and etsy site. Along with new oil paintings, he has also released some sculptures. I have been a fan of his work since the moment I saw “Lithium Lynn.” Each of his paintings are filled with color, and the way he handles the paint is outstanding.
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Artist Profiles: John Larriva
If you have been reading the site for a while you might remember a painting I showed as art of the day from John Larriva. Since that first post John has been releasing some really great oil paintings. Along with his homepage, John also has a profile on Deviantart, and an etsy shop filled with original paintings and prints. The “Lithium Lynn” original painting that I featured last year is available in the store. I really love how brushy and energetic his paintings are.
Head on over to his webiste to see more work, and make sure to stop by his Etsy shop: John Larriva @ Etsy
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aotd: “Lithium Lynn” by John Larriva
Today’s art of the day is from Portland based artist, John Larriva. He works in both digital and traditional methods, and even though he is quite skilled in both, I’m really hooked on the traditional works he creates such as the piece below, which I’m just going to guess is made from oils.
I love the emotion in this piece, for some reason it reminds me of Edgar Degas “L’Absinthe”. It must be the feeling in it, it has that same kind of down-trodden feel to it. But I also see some strength in this piece, the look on her face also hints as to someone who has had enough and isn’t ready to let one more thing happen. Think Steve McQueen when you look at that cigarette.
For more of John’s work head on over to his hompage: Johnlarriva.com
