BEAUTY: Painting--J. Carino

Artist J. Carino 's exuberant use of color is a joy to see. He paints the male figure communing with nature in a way that approaches the numinous. I especially love the second image below of a man rescuing a tiny mule from flood waters...

https://www.jcarinoart.com/

BEAUTY: Art--Dani Torrent

Oh my god, COLOR ... COLOR! Look at how artist and illustrator Dani Torrent uses color to portray beautiful, tender scenes of closeness and intimacy between men. He executes these glorious narratives in acrylics and colored pencils, creating a dazzling rush of emotion. These are from his series My Best Friend and In The Arms Of Sleep.

https://www.danitorrent.com/

BEAUTY: Painting--Nick Jensen

The beautiful, whitewashed, pale color palette used by artist Nick Jensen is unexpected and so arresting...

Top to bottom: The Banc; Boy with a bird; Drummer; Games, Markfield Park (fast red); Jarrow Way; School trip (St Magnus the Martyr); Sing me to Sleep; Thankfull for the rain; untitled

https://www.nickjensen.co.uk/

BEAUTY: Interior Design--Sarah Vaile

This traditional, neo-classical Georgian home in Hinsdale, Illinois designed by interior designer Sarah Vaile is a delight. I love the dedication to pattern and color...it makes an interior interesting, interactive, inviting...hello Granny Smith green lacquered dining room walls! I especially love the photo of Cher, Elton John, and Diana Ross above the fireplace in the wood-paneled Library. Although the plaid-clad Tasting Lounge adjacent to the basement wine cellar is pretty amazing, too.

https://www.sarahvailedesign.com/

BEAUTY: Painting--Andrew Salgado

The last time I posted about the wildly colorful work of artist Andrew Salgado was in 2019! So let's check in on him and see what he has been up to. I love his usual explorations in color and medium, but also composition and narrative. Lovely.

Top to bottom: Everybody Hurts; Flower Boys; Mon Cheri; Murdoch By The Sea; Note To Pirandello; Only Fools; The Protagonist; The Rites; Secret Spring; Solstice

https://andrewsalgado.com/