Yuko Shimizu makes an excellent point in stating that clients will always know who to call when they are looking for a specific solution to a problem. Every artist, no matter the medium, has a trademark in a sense. A unique talent for and/or passion for a certain medium or subject that identifies artist uniquely and individually. For example, a music artist like Micheal Jackson is internationally recognized as the “King of Pop” because he was exceptionally talented at pop music. Personally, I have a drive for interesting and unique hand lettering, due to my interest in typography. In the future, I can potentially be seen as the ideal man to hire for a job that may require that kind of work, but only however, if I can truly prove my craft and talent in that department.

2/22/17

The piece that stood out to me the most in the Society of Illustrators was a work for The Rolling Stones magazine, which was created by Chris Buzelli. I thought it was interesting how this contemporary piece is driven by surrealism, which has existed for millennia, even though the subject matter is based on pop culture, and a celebrity figure of todays modern society.

The medium is oil paint, and best believe Buzelli is a master of this medium. His technique draws from artists like Salvador Dali and Frida Khalo, and it is especially apparent in his portraits, like the one above. Fantasy is his bread and butter, and his surrealistic style ties perfectly with his paintings.

Not only does he have am impressive resume, but he is also a professor of the craft at The School of Visual Art in NYC. He has done similar work for other huge clients like Time Magazine, The New York Times, Macy’s, and Urban Outfitters.

Ive always taken an interest in editorial art, and I think its fascinating the way he utilizes such an old technique to express new and modern day concepts to the society we reside in today. It speaks level to his artistry to be able to accomplish such a thing.