Salvador Dali

This would have to be one of my favorite paintings. Swans Reflecting Elephants by Dali shows how art can trick the mind. This is one of my favorite things about art, making the viewer question what they are seeing.

Eugene Grasset

Eugene Grasset is an artist from Switzerland that moved to Paris when he was 26. He was a jewelry designer, ceramics, furniture design, and graphic design. He is most well known for his art nuveau posters such as this one named Expo Madrid, 1892.

Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly does blown glass work in many forms. Hes done many installations throughout the U.S. of his gorgeous works. His inspirations range from flowers to sea life. Many of his sculptural work is also functional such as this piece which is used as a chandelier. I enjoyed looking at an artist whose pieces can completely change the feel of a room, and the fact that the pieces are on permanent display in some of these places makes his work living art.

Miquel Barcelo

Miquel Barcelo is a contemporary artist who often features natural elements. This is a picture of his installation work Room XX. It features different colored paint literally dripping from the ceiling. A new aluminum ceiling was set in place for the exhibit in order to be able to withhold all of the plaster sculpture. It was a collabrative effort with different architects helping to make the installation come to life. Different techniques were used such as the use of paintball guns in order to put the paint on the ceiling.

Dan Witz

Dan Witz is a painter who specializes in photorealism. This painting which is oil on canvas is named Big Mosh Pit, 2007. Its amazing how realistic his paintings can be. I love the repetition of people that make the mosh pit. He really knows how to capture the mood of a crazy concert scene.

Ellie Saab

Ellie Saab is one of my favorite current fashion designers. In both his couture and ready-to-wear lines he always manages to display a timeless elegance. In these pieces the flowy fabrics are beautiful. I love how the bottom is flowing and romantic while the top of the garments are more structured.

Mark Rothko

I did not understand Mark Rothko's paintings until I saw some in person at the Tate Modern in London. The vibrancy of his colors and the large scale of his canvas make the viewer feel engulfed in his work. This painting is name Red, Orange, Tan and Purple, 1954. Mark Rothko was a Russian born American painter. He attended the New School in New York and quickly became a major player in the New York art scene.