realism

I am always trying to gain inspiration from contemporary and younger artists. Each artist has such a unique style that is constantly encouraging me to break the boundaries of what I perceive as art. An artist I have been loving recently goes by the name Kildren (@kildren on Instagram) who specializes in combing photorealistic portraits with bold colors, strokes, textures, and doodles. Each piece is so creative in unique, showcasing both his technical skills but also his ability to take a simple portrait up ten notches by incorporating more modern designs and bright colors. He works in both the digital space and using paint on canvases, yet manages to achieve a similar effect regardless of the medium. All of his pieces are so captivating and gorgeous to look at.