Based in Port Elizabeth, Mars says his artistic passion is the result of an epiphany. “On 06 December 2017 I had an epiphany,” he told African Digital Art. “For some reason on that day I realized I wanted to do art and nothing else, I have no interest in doing anything else.”

A man guided by intuition, as much as fate, Mars says he’s always been strict about following his instincts when it comes to both his subjects and color choices. “My art is mostly influenced by emotions and dreams,” he says, “a spontaneous burst of creativity spurred on by my most inner thoughts and momentary isolation.”

As such, he’s inspired by the seen and the unseen. “I am inspired by dreams and people I see around me,” says Mars, adding that he’s obsessed with “capturing the aura of a person who has left a lasting impression on me.” Follow his Instagram page for more.

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Lewin’s artistic creation was a way of preserving his family’s stories and traditions. But while the passion for storytelling was always there, over the years his medium of choice changed. First using pencil and paper, Lewin would later turn to graffiti which would finally lead him to painting — his chosen practice these days.

“Art has been a part of my life from as far back as I can remember,” he says. Having moved to the US with his family in 1977, Lewin is now based in Oakland, CA, though his art is still very much in dialogue with African folklore. “Each piece has its own story to tell and for different viewers,” he notes, adding that “the story might change. I try not to interfere too much with that process. I try to let each piece evolve on its own.”

“I’m not always sure of the meaning behind each piece, but I’m also not too concerned about that either,” he admits. “I’m more into the process of creating. I love getting lost in the details. It can be very similar to meditation. I love the concept of the artist as the conduit. Transcribing visions onto a canvas.”

Take a look at some of his striking portraits in the gallery below:

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Based in Port Elizabeth, Mars says his artistic passion is the result of an epiphany. “On 06 December 2017 I had an epiphany,” he told African Digital Art. “For some reason on that day I realized I wanted to do art and nothing else, I have no interest in doing anything else.”

A man guided by intuition, as much as fate, Mars says he’s always been strict about following his instincts when it comes to both his subjects and color choices. “My art is mostly influenced by emotions and dreams,” he says, “a spontaneous burst of creativity spurred on by my most inner thoughts and momentary isolation.”

As such, he’s inspired by the seen and the unseen. “I am inspired by dreams and people I see around me,” says Mars, adding that he’s obsessed with “capturing the aura of a person who has left a lasting impression on me.” Follow his Instagram page for more.

The post This Illustrator Imagines a Different Kind of Reality appeared first on 5dwallpaper.com.

Lewin’s artistic creation was a way of preserving his family’s stories and traditions. But while the passion for storytelling was always there, over the years his medium of choice changed. First using pencil and paper, Lewin would later turn to graffiti which would finally lead him to painting — his chosen practice these days.

“Art has been a part of my life from as far back as I can remember,” he says. Having moved to the US with his family in 1977, Lewin is now based in Oakland, CA, though his art is still very much in dialogue with African folklore. “Each piece has its own story to tell and for different viewers,” he notes, adding that “the story might change. I try not to interfere too much with that process. I try to let each piece evolve on its own.”

“I’m not always sure of the meaning behind each piece, but I’m also not too concerned about that either,” he admits. “I’m more into the process of creating. I love getting lost in the details. It can be very similar to meditation. I love the concept of the artist as the conduit. Transcribing visions onto a canvas.”

Take a look at some of his striking portraits in the gallery below:

The post Paul Lewin Channels African Folklore Through His Portraits appeared first on 5dwallpaper.com.