Organic Abstract No 1 by Michael Herring

Michael Herring is an artist both from Des Moines, Iowa, and Joliet, Illinois—home of the Blues Brothers if I’m not mistaken.  Looking through Mike’s work I had a hard time picking anything out, there are just so many good drawings.  Besides the fluid, organic abstractings that are thus aptly named, I quite enjoy the meeting, as it were, of the modern day cubicle desk jockey and the grim skulls that seem to be eating the poor lads alive.  Unfortunately, I can relate.  Many of the many drawings are done in black, blue, and red, making me wish I had a pair of 3D glasses.

Although Mr. Herring has a “Drawing & Painting” section on his website, you want to check out his blog.  You can either just browse the “Drawing” category for his many drawings, but you must also check out his sweet paintings.  If you happen to live in Boulder, Colorado, check out his show.

4 more images below the jump.

"Skull Saint" by Michael Herring

July Ink Drawing No 13 by Michael Herring

July Ink Drawing No 2 by Michael Herring

"Intricacies of Love" by Michael Herring

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1. Untitled (Fish from “Art Forms From the Ocean” Exhibit) by Ben Lawson
2. Self Portrait (No. 23 / B5 Series) and Others by Matt W. Moore
3. Drawing #008 by Mathis Rekowski

Decomposition of Memory by Colin Harbut

Colin Harbut is definitely one talented artist.  In his many portraitures, I feel that the essence of the subject is really conveyed and comes across in his works.  The above “Decomposition of Memory” is fascinating and tackles a topic unfortunately taboo in our society: old age.  He’s also made a statement with his work “24,000″ in which he literally drew 24,000 circles to visualize the number of people who die each day of hunger-related issues.

You can find much more his work on his website, ColinHarbut.com.

3 more images below the jump.

Decomposition of Memory II by Colin Harbut

Portrait Study (Old Man) by Colin Harbut

Self Portrait: Deadlines by Colin Harbut

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1. "Tower of Babel" by Colin McAllister