Blue Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:24:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Kevin Lucbert Delves Into the Blue https://tettybetty.com/kevin-lucbert-delves-into-the-blue/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=33230 The color blue is known to be rich with symbolism. A primary color, it encompasses the sea and the sky, symbolizing serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom. But for illustrator Kevin Lucbert, blue is also a means of expression. Working primarily with a blue biro BIC pen, Lucbert is known for his blue, often fantastical, landscapes, […]

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The color blue is known to be rich with symbolism. A primary color, it encompasses the sea and the sky, symbolizing serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom. But for illustrator Kevin Lucbert, blue is also a means of expression.

Working primarily with a blue biro BIC pen, Lucbert is known for his blue, often fantastical, landscapes, inhabited by eerie humans and creatures. “I love working on monochrome pictures because they communicate directly the idea they want to express with great visual impact,” he once explained in an interview with Jung Katz. “Decorative and superficial elements become less important then.” It also means that his art tools are kept to a bare minimum. “I like the idea of expressing the most with the humblest implement,” notes Lucbert.

Having studied in the National School of Decorative Arts of Paris, Lucbert is currently based between Berlin and Paris. A member of an artist collective, The Ensaders, he participates regularly in performances and exhibitions and leads drawing workshops. But his work has also attracted commercial clients, with collaborations that include brands like The New York Times, Hermès, and Starbucks.

“Art creates a distancing effect that allows the artist to express his own ideas to an audience in a peaceful manner,” says Lucbert. The color blue adds to this overall sense of peacefulness.

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Laxmi Hussain Has Definitely Got the Blues https://tettybetty.com/laxmi-hussain-has-definitely-got-the-blues/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=32802 There’s something quite soothing about Laxmi Hussain’s watercolor paintings and drawings. It could be her very obvious choice of the color blue. Sticking to a brilliant and rich shade of blue, her work is often stripped down to the bare essentials: a bird reduced to an outline or a face with an absent feature—all still […]

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There’s something quite soothing about Laxmi Hussain’s watercolor paintings and drawings. It could be her very obvious choice of the color blue. Sticking to a brilliant and rich shade of blue, her work is often stripped down to the bare essentials: a bird reduced to an outline or a face with an absent feature—all still recognizable and very much present.

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Tonight’s the night! 8pm on @skyartsartistoftheyear if you’ve been watching you might recognise my portrait from the main screen when it cuts to ads. I’ve not seen the episode yet and it’s been a while since we filmed it so it’s reignited the excitement I had taking part. I learnt a lot about myself and how much faith I’ve put in my work, my trust in believing my dreams. I’m a positive person, I go with my instincts a lot in life, I’m hopeful and an optimist. Some might say a lot of that was stripped away when mum left us, we filmed tonight’s heat the day before I found out we had days left, and she died just 8 short days later. The last proper conversation I had with her was about what I was doing, I couldn’t grasp how much she took in because it was hard for her to express many things in those last weeks and true real moments were blips. She did say she was proud, and I caught a photo of her with that proud smile on her face. It’s easy to lose the things you want when your world comes crashing down, it’s easy to lose your way, it’s easy to buckle and fall but it’s also ok. I’ve lost my way a million times, I’ve woken to find myself crying in my sleep and haven’t realised. I’ve sobbed myself to sleep and been in immense physical pain because that’s what grief is. You miss the one you love with all that they took with them and a part of that is some of yourself. They should be here with you sharing incredible life achievements, like courage, entering this competition was a big leap of faith, and courage. My point is there are new moments of courage and today mine is getting through the day, knowing you’re going to be sitting right next to me tonight proudly watching with me. I love you so much 💙✨ #livingwithgrief #grief #skyarts #skyartsportraitartistoftheyear

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Her minimalistic style invites the viewer to engage with her artworks, filling in the absences rather than just dismissing the work and moving on. It’s this distinctive style that has brought her an abundance of commercial clients and individuals. Meanwhile, her more personal work can be found on her Instagram page as well as showcased at galleries and art events across London.

Based in London, Hussain’s artistic passion sparked early on, and she recalls spending hours sketching on the counter in her dad’s corner shop. But according to her biography, it was only since the birth of her first child that she decided to take her hobby more seriously. And so, she picked up the pencil once again, reclaiming her own identity amid the emotional blurrings of motherhood.

Her sources of inspiration vary and include anything from the patterns of home interiors to the natural shapes of the outdoors and the geometries of architecture. Working in several different media, and most usually at night, she is driven by experimentation, constantly exploring new techniques and searching for the shapes and subjects they express best. 

Take a look at some of her experimentations with the color blue.

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Single Dad Illustrates Life With His Son Through Heartwarming Illustrations https://tettybetty.com/single-dad-illustrates-life-with-his-son-through-heartwarming-illustrations/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:14:17 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=15795 Raising a child is no easy task let alone being a single parent. And this single dad from Taiwan demonstrates what it’s like to raise a kid through adorable illustrations. He captures the everyday joys and hardships of parenting and started the series right after his child was born in 2014. “When you have a […]

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Raising a child is no easy task let alone being a single parent. And this single dad from Taiwan demonstrates what it’s like to raise a kid through adorable illustrations. He captures the everyday joys and hardships of parenting and started the series right after his child was born in 2014.

“When you have a kid, a lot of things happen unexpectedly. However, as I started drawing the surprising moments we shared, I didn’t think they would get such a huge positive response,” Lan Shengjie, aka Blue, told Bored Panda.

According to Blue, he oftentimes completes his illustrations as quickly as possible since he’s always taking care of his boy. “I hope that my child can grow up in a safe and healthy environment,” he explained. “I worry about him becoming a hooligan or anything else that can go wrong along the way. That’s why I always try to accompany him as he’s growing up and help him when I can.”

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Blue Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:24:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Kevin Lucbert Delves Into the Blue https://tettybetty.com/kevin-lucbert-delves-into-the-blue/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=33230 The color blue is known to be rich with symbolism. A primary color, it encompasses the sea and the sky, symbolizing serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom. But for illustrator Kevin Lucbert, blue is also a means of expression. Working primarily with a blue biro BIC pen, Lucbert is known for his blue, often fantastical, landscapes, […]

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The color blue is known to be rich with symbolism. A primary color, it encompasses the sea and the sky, symbolizing serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom. But for illustrator Kevin Lucbert, blue is also a means of expression.

Working primarily with a blue biro BIC pen, Lucbert is known for his blue, often fantastical, landscapes, inhabited by eerie humans and creatures. “I love working on monochrome pictures because they communicate directly the idea they want to express with great visual impact,” he once explained in an interview with Jung Katz. “Decorative and superficial elements become less important then.” It also means that his art tools are kept to a bare minimum. “I like the idea of expressing the most with the humblest implement,” notes Lucbert.

Having studied in the National School of Decorative Arts of Paris, Lucbert is currently based between Berlin and Paris. A member of an artist collective, The Ensaders, he participates regularly in performances and exhibitions and leads drawing workshops. But his work has also attracted commercial clients, with collaborations that include brands like The New York Times, Hermès, and Starbucks.

“Art creates a distancing effect that allows the artist to express his own ideas to an audience in a peaceful manner,” says Lucbert. The color blue adds to this overall sense of peacefulness.

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Laxmi Hussain Has Definitely Got the Blues https://tettybetty.com/laxmi-hussain-has-definitely-got-the-blues/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=32802 There’s something quite soothing about Laxmi Hussain’s watercolor paintings and drawings. It could be her very obvious choice of the color blue. Sticking to a brilliant and rich shade of blue, her work is often stripped down to the bare essentials: a bird reduced to an outline or a face with an absent feature—all still […]

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There’s something quite soothing about Laxmi Hussain’s watercolor paintings and drawings. It could be her very obvious choice of the color blue. Sticking to a brilliant and rich shade of blue, her work is often stripped down to the bare essentials: a bird reduced to an outline or a face with an absent feature—all still recognizable and very much present.

View this post on Instagram

Tonight’s the night! 8pm on @skyartsartistoftheyear if you’ve been watching you might recognise my portrait from the main screen when it cuts to ads. I’ve not seen the episode yet and it’s been a while since we filmed it so it’s reignited the excitement I had taking part. I learnt a lot about myself and how much faith I’ve put in my work, my trust in believing my dreams. I’m a positive person, I go with my instincts a lot in life, I’m hopeful and an optimist. Some might say a lot of that was stripped away when mum left us, we filmed tonight’s heat the day before I found out we had days left, and she died just 8 short days later. The last proper conversation I had with her was about what I was doing, I couldn’t grasp how much she took in because it was hard for her to express many things in those last weeks and true real moments were blips. She did say she was proud, and I caught a photo of her with that proud smile on her face. It’s easy to lose the things you want when your world comes crashing down, it’s easy to lose your way, it’s easy to buckle and fall but it’s also ok. I’ve lost my way a million times, I’ve woken to find myself crying in my sleep and haven’t realised. I’ve sobbed myself to sleep and been in immense physical pain because that’s what grief is. You miss the one you love with all that they took with them and a part of that is some of yourself. They should be here with you sharing incredible life achievements, like courage, entering this competition was a big leap of faith, and courage. My point is there are new moments of courage and today mine is getting through the day, knowing you’re going to be sitting right next to me tonight proudly watching with me. I love you so much 💙✨ #livingwithgrief #grief #skyarts #skyartsportraitartistoftheyear

A post shared by 🔵 Laxmi 🔵 (@thislakshmi) on

Her minimalistic style invites the viewer to engage with her artworks, filling in the absences rather than just dismissing the work and moving on. It’s this distinctive style that has brought her an abundance of commercial clients and individuals. Meanwhile, her more personal work can be found on her Instagram page as well as showcased at galleries and art events across London.

Based in London, Hussain’s artistic passion sparked early on, and she recalls spending hours sketching on the counter in her dad’s corner shop. But according to her biography, it was only since the birth of her first child that she decided to take her hobby more seriously. And so, she picked up the pencil once again, reclaiming her own identity amid the emotional blurrings of motherhood.

Her sources of inspiration vary and include anything from the patterns of home interiors to the natural shapes of the outdoors and the geometries of architecture. Working in several different media, and most usually at night, she is driven by experimentation, constantly exploring new techniques and searching for the shapes and subjects they express best. 

Take a look at some of her experimentations with the color blue.

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Single Dad Illustrates Life With His Son Through Heartwarming Illustrations https://tettybetty.com/single-dad-illustrates-life-with-his-son-through-heartwarming-illustrations/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:14:17 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=15795 Raising a child is no easy task let alone being a single parent. And this single dad from Taiwan demonstrates what it’s like to raise a kid through adorable illustrations. He captures the everyday joys and hardships of parenting and started the series right after his child was born in 2014. “When you have a […]

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Raising a child is no easy task let alone being a single parent. And this single dad from Taiwan demonstrates what it’s like to raise a kid through adorable illustrations. He captures the everyday joys and hardships of parenting and started the series right after his child was born in 2014.

“When you have a kid, a lot of things happen unexpectedly. However, as I started drawing the surprising moments we shared, I didn’t think they would get such a huge positive response,” Lan Shengjie, aka Blue, told Bored Panda.

According to Blue, he oftentimes completes his illustrations as quickly as possible since he’s always taking care of his boy. “I hope that my child can grow up in a safe and healthy environment,” he explained. “I worry about him becoming a hooligan or anything else that can go wrong along the way. That’s why I always try to accompany him as he’s growing up and help him when I can.”

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