Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Mike Stilkey: Paintings on Stacked Books


The Owl Is Wary, The Owl is Wise




 Mike Stilkey, an artist based in Los Angeles, draws whimsical animal portraits and stunning paintings on spine of stacked books.His wonderful ink and acrylic painting titled "The Owl Is Wary, The Owl is Wise" (shown) was part of his recent show - "In the Nursery", at the Corey Helford Gallery in LA.

His current solo exhibition at Gilman Contemporary will be on display until April 15th. For more information click here.

6 comments:

  1. JaneMarch 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    These are just amazing! Love them & will share this link! Thanks!
    Jane-Jacksonville

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  2. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    woooww am speechless...amazing art..keep it up...
    Meenaxi

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  3. CraftcherryMarch 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Wow! Those are fantastic and gorgeous! So amazing!

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  4. Daughter EarthMarch 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    ahh! love this. SO great!!!! I'd try to do it to my book shelf but i Love all my books too much :)

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  5. Lana ManisMarch 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    This work is amazing! I enjoy making things from books but never thought of this. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    AMAZING! Love the installation aspect of the pieces. Just WOW.

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