When it comes to painting skills, Mark Ryden has them beyond the average human. I've been a long time admirer of this talented artist's abilities and unique perspectives on visual story-telling. He's been copied many many times so if you feel you've seen this subject matter and style before... it's true. I guess copying is the sincerest form of flattery. I only wish less people would accept it as being okay.
Mark had an opening in NYC this weekend that several artist friends were able to attend in-person. I'm rather envious, but hoping when I travel there in 2 weeks I can view the work for myself. yay! NYC, stop flaunting all your wares... I'm ready for you already!
My personal souvenir of Mr. Ryden can be found here: Yearbook Drawing by Mark Ryden
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wow, I love his work, what an amazing video, thanks for posting it.
i agree with you. There are more Mark Ryden wanabees than you can shake a stick at. It takes a lot more than a bloody stuffed toy to make a great painting. Mark is like an old master, with a command of the age of anxiety. a favorite of min. I have the tin of mark ryden paintings i have never opened...in my safety deposit box. LOL
How are you? Do you still have blank Kokeshi for sale? i need some "A's"
fantastic to be able to see him in action! also, your ny trip sounds great... looking forward to reading about it maybe?
simply amazing!!!! ♥
That's a lovely painting. Thanks for posting the video!
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing :D
there are lots of mark ryden wannabes but he is the one and only. i love him sooo much. i have big mark ryden poster at my working space. it is so interesting to see how he is working.
everyone things that its made by computer and when i tell him that its oil painting they are really impressed. its kinda sad that everything can be done with a computer now and real paintings cant be appreciated that much anymore (or not recognized as such)
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