Powerful pen and dripping ink drawings on pages of vintage books. May 22, 2019 loui jover is a talented australian artist who is skilled in many forms of art, cartoon and collage working daily from his studio in his backyard to create these pieces of imagination and beauty. Loui jover is an australian painter and artist known for his ink wash paintings depicting beautiful female portraits on vintage book pages. I like paper that does not necessarily come from an art shop, i appreciate found papers that have foxing or an aged character or old book pages. Purchase canvas prints, framed prints, tapestries, posters, greeting cards, and more. Jover spent his time filling books with cartoons, drawings and many ideas and as his imagination grew so did his abilities to use different types of media to create beautiful pieces of art. Loui jovers art is distinctive and he has a style that is fresh, contemporary and also classical. Epic graffiti the lightness of being again by loui jover, giclee canvas wall art shop for icanvas shore by loui jover canvas print. Loui jover is one of the popular and highly talented artist, who is from queensland, australia. Contemporary artists, contemporary style, old book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Loui jover, a selfrepresented full time artist from queensland, australia says, i paint, i draw, and i do it every day. He continued, dont let opinion muddy the water of your own vision and always practice, practice, practice.
Artist loui jover creates striking artwork of pen and ink on fragile vintage book pages kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. Each piece displays a romantic love scene, complicated emotions of female. The hand drawn stark black lines against the intricate printed words of the book pages offer a strange fusion and depth that seems to give the images a kind of meaning and back story, even though unconnected in a contrived way. The painter uses chinese ink, which we know from chinese calligraphy and works with different density of inks, force of tension, pressure and movement. Jover started his work on art in his childhood, but did not start public art until 1989, when he joined the australian army as an illustrator, in order to make posters. It might be raining, but the bright red umbrella prevents the embraced couple from getting wet.
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Loui jover ink drawings on newspaper art people gallery. This art, coming from east asia, is simply referred as painting of water and ink. Jover started his work on art in his childhood, but did not start public art until 1989, when he joined the australian army as an. Cool artworks by monika nowak inspiration grid design inspiration. Queensland, australiabased artist loui jover creates striking artworks by using pen and dripping ink on pages of vintage books.
Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Based in queensland, australia, loui jover sells work all over the world and exhibits in public, corporate and private collections. Loui jover born april 1967 is an australian painter and artist loui jover is known for his artwork which focuses on ink wash paintings superimposed with old newspaper samples. Buy drawings by loui jover and discover artworks from independent artists. One of the most exciting ways to discover new artwork is to see artists in action inside their studios. Angel by loui jover depicts the outline of a young woman at the center of the piece. In his collection, find modern portraits of women superimposed over vintage book pages, often infused with spectacular color pairings.
I draw most of the day in a modest studio i have on my property. Each piece in loui jovers collection is a statement. High fidelity by loui jover ink and gouache on vintage book pages. Painted with watercolors over book pages, this textured romantic print will add a splash of color and romance to your walls.
Loui jover is an australian based artist with a unique style of art. Art you need to know the worlds best art on artstack. For many years jover worked solely on paper printed with ink, but he also drew on different surfaces such as recycled sheets and white paper. Australianbased artist loui jover born 1967 has a unique style of art. The big a ink and mixed mediums on vintage book pages inside the studio and in a rooom scenario to show size and scale em. Lois jover is a full time artist residing in queensland australia with. He basically uses ink on pages from vintage books to create eyecatching and emotionally charged images of womens faces. Loui jover drawings for sale view stephen jordans favorite art on saatchi art. Each piece displays a romantic love scene, complicated emotions of female faces, or stormy weathered silhouettes. I draw, i do it everyday right now i like making ink drawings on adhered together sheets of vintage book paper, there is a fragility.
Browse original art by australian artist loui jover. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book pages. Canvas wall art print the red umbrella by loui jover 15. Loui jover, 1967 abstract surrealist painter tuttart.
Having taken up drawing as a child, loui jover has been an artist all of his life. The womans piercing green eyes, which are the only part of the piece that appears in color, are captivating. Best inspiration art drawing my life spot i like this watercolor over print saatchi online artist loui jover. Louis works are ink drawings on connected sheets of vintage book paper, a medi. Australian artist loui jovers mixed media works bring together color, texture, and detail in a breathtaking way. Buy original art worry free with our 7 day money back guarantee. Saatchi art is the best place to buy artwork online. Kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. I primarily like to work with ink on paper, but am versed with oils and acrylics and enjoy making and using collage.
Drawing, birds would be nice over favorite book pages especially with fave quotes. He is known for his artwork in ink wash paintings on vintage book pages. At such a young age, he felt the need to experiment on his creativity and was greatly influenced by the works of picasso. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to.
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