Cross-Words

VNA or Very Nearly Almost magazine has been one of my favorites ever since it went to print in 2006.
Printed independently in the UK as a quarterly magazine featuring interviews with some of world's best artist/street artists, illustrators and photographers.
VNA promotes everything from wheatpastes, paint, stencils and everything in between from the streets through to gallery shows and events that bring together artists from around the world.

This is a link to a interview I did with them the start of this year.

So, read on and enjoy.

New print for Xmas

Hi there,

Well, I know how it is! No time for pretty much anything this time of year. Everyone has got to have lose ends tied, i's dotted and t's crossed.

And in these frustrating days you always forget someone's gift.

Well last Sunday I forced myself to have some painting time. I've been working on a few big projects for an Australian hip hop band, tattooing when I can, and painting a few walls on weekends.

I decided to bust out a painting in 1 hour (it took 2) and sell 100 signed and numbered A4 prints.
They're $20.00 Aus, with free P+H anywhere in the world.

So, if you're interested in buying one for a friend or partner email me at -  artprintstevecross@live.com.au and I'll get one in the post as soon as possible.

So please enjoy your holidays and take care.
Steve

New interview for Seriously Ruined

Just got the word on Renee Ruin's blog- Seriously Ruined

I don't have much to say about it cause it's all in the interview.

But a great thanks to the much supportive Renee Ruin
http://www.reneeruin.com/

Tattooist Series Part 3- Steve Cross on Vimeo

https://vimeo.com/45954162

Here's a little excerpt quote and film from the NEW ERA lads.

Thanks guys

Nowadays Steve Cross can be found operating out of the highly successful tattoo studio Korpus in Brunswick, Victoria, where he is co-owner. In this third video profiling Australian tattooists for New Era, Steve chats about his beginnings in graffiti and his transition into the B**** controlled world of Perth tattoo parlours during a time when tattooing was still underground and far from today's fashionable acceptance. 

Filmed and Directed by Damian Kane (ACCLAIM Magazine)
Production Manager: Vincent Tang (ACCLAIM Magazine)
Soundtrack by Ta-Ku

Tattooist Series Part 3- Steve Cross on Vimeo

Instagramalam

Well, it's been a while since I last posted (life's pretty busy these days) and I often think of this blog hating the fact that it's all alone.

So, here's a new post-

Instagram has become the new and easiest way for artists of all professions to expose themselves- No, not in that way, but in the way of instant image upload. I rejected it at first, thinking it's another "Thing" I have to keep on top of. Well, after about 7 months on,  I've seen more amazing images, paintings and photos than ever before, and have also made many a friend. Yes, I've embraced it!!!

Here is a link to my instagram-alam-alam profile. Look at it, like it, poke it and maybe share it!. But what ever you do, make sure you enjoy it!!!.

Brad Kunkle

www.bradkunkle.com

Born in rural Pennsylvania, Brad Kunkle
spent his younger years exploring and
romanticizing the beauty of the sparse
countryside and the deep forests around
him. From an early age he was drawn to
the worlds of Maxfield Parrish and the
Pre-Raphaelites —worlds, he says,
“where a subtle, supernatural beauty
seems to be hiding under the breath of
women —worlds where something
beyond our natural perception is waiting
to be found.”
Brad graduated with a degree in fine arts
from Kutztown University, studying
mostly under George Sorrels, who was
taught by a pupil of the 19th century
Academic painter, William Adolphe
Bougereau. In an effort to discover his
own artistic sensibilities, he worked as a
commission-based portraitist, and began
an almost decade-long journey of
continued self-instruction and
independent study. As a decorative
painter in his mid twenties, he leafed
entire walls in copper. He was beguiled
by the shifting, life-like nature of the
surfaces, and began to incorporate
gilding in his work. This proved to fulfill
the unreal quality he had been looking for
to convey his moody, romantic ideas of
human nature and ritual. In an old
wooden box that holds his paints, he
keeps a slip of paper with a quote from
Pablo Picasso. “You must always work
not just within but below your means. If
you can handle three elements, handle
only two. If you can handle ten, handle
only five. In that way, the ones you do
handle, you handle with such ease, more
mastery and you create a feeling of
strength in reserve.”

Rudy Faber

Rudy Faber

Rudy's artwork is amazingly diverse. This site is an awesome showcase of his ability not only an illustrator, painter but colourist and designer. He started his youthful adventure at age five drawing animals, creatures and dinosaurs. Around the age of ten, fueled by his addiction for ‘beat ‘em up’ video games such as ‘Street Fighter’ He started drawing bulky warriors and ninjas. It was then that he learned he liked to draw figurative drawings and character designs. In his early teenager years his interest for the human figure switched from drawing tough men to drawing women, and to this day this remains his main subject of choice in his personal work.
Check out this site , there's hours of images and the most creative themes. Be nice to own some of this mans work someday. Enjoy

Oil Studies

Lately I've decided to concentrate on learning oils. The only hours I have for this is 10.30 - 3.00am. It's been good. I'm keeping written records and documenting each stage so to refer back to what I've learnt. It's interesting starting with something new and giving up to the fact that no matter what you know about painting it doesn't relate to OILS. I've always had a fear about oils but have always known that's where I'll end up in my artistic career. So, in rambling on - here's the second painting I've finished, and with dedication and an open mind here's to many more.

Steve

Michael Peck

www.michaelpeckart.com

Michael Peck’s artistic practice is concerned with the sensation of disorientation and dislocation that is often felt within the post modern world. Exploring issues regarding the loss of cultural identity, his work particularly focuses on the effects within minority groups and individuals existing on the fringe who are challenged to assimilate within the larger community.

The scenes in Michael’s paintings are quiet, the participants are paused as they stand withdrawn, juxtaposed against a dynamic population; they are overwhelmed by mass-culture; one which has been composed from the interaction, assimilation and constant change of subcultures. His work looks at the place of the individual within a pluralistic society where a constant shift of values and beliefs leaves a great uncertainty of belonging.

Michael's next amazing exhibition 'THE LANDING' will be held at METRO Gallery is this Wed 16th.

Aron Wiesenfeld

www.aronwiesenfeld.com

I first saw Aron Wiesenfeld's paintings attached to a Martin Wittfooth curated exhibition 'Dark water'. Other than that, I couldn't find anymore information about him.

Alex Garcia

Alex Garcia
Just a little selection of LA artist Alex Garcia's crazy styles. Combining tattooing and Low-brow, Ink Butter has posted some of his paintings to give you a taste. I've tried to find a website to no avail but if you're feeling his work google image his name a check out his paintings. Awesome colour schemes!

HELLO ALL

This is my New/old blog that had been sitting dormant for about a year.
I usually use facebook as my blog but with the stigma attached to using it to much I thought this would be a nicer way to express myself.

I'll be posting painting, drawings and thoughts.

Hope there's something in it for everyone.

Peace.
Steve