This artist showcase brings you the work of Susan Spangenberg. Susan produces work for the process of expression, not the final result, and the act of creating can be painful, but it's also healing at the same time. The interview with Susan is a moving testament to how powerful creativity can be for some people, … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Susan Spangenberg
Ahead of his upcoming exhibition at the Cavin-Morris Gallery, artist Straiph Wilson talks about his ethereal sculptures that take inspiration from folklore, Scottish nature and alchemy. When did your interest in art creating begin? I can clearly remember having one of my paintings exhibited in Osaka Japan when I was only eight years old. This … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Straiph Wilson
Danny Sumbler's work is influenced by everything and nothing, but with the aim of offering the viewer a reflection of themselves. Below, Danny answers a few questions about his work and his life as an artist - and musician. When did your interest in art/creating begin? I don't ever remember a separation between myself and … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Danny Sumbler
The latest Artist Showcase presents the layered work of Robert Schoolfield. Robert was introduced to art by his grandmother at a young age, and he still counts her as one of his key inspirations. He applauds creativity in whatever shape or form it comes in, noting the higher importance a work's content and messages than … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Robert Schoolfield
The latest artist showcase comes from Ted Silar, a writer (of music and literature), inventor and artist. In this piece, Ted talks about his 'Rabbit Dreams' series - which started as a doodle, but has become an experiment about line and colour. When did your interest in art/creating begin? When I was a boy, … Continue reading Ted Silar: Rabbit Dreams
This Artist Showcase comes from Portuguese artist Rita Ventura, who starts each piece without rationalization - a few spots on the page, and then a wait to see what emerges. Is the figure happy, sad, anxious, is it a creature rather than a person? Find out more about her unique universe below. Rita has responded … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Rita Ventura
Following the blog's 5th anniversary celebratory exhibitions and all they encompassed, I am very pleased to bring you the first Artist Showcase of 2017! This time, we get the chance to hear all about artist Luciana Mile's work. When did your interest in art/creating begin? I've always been interested in some form of art. I spent a … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Luciana Miles
If you're a follower of this blog, you may know that we opened an exhibition of work by Scottish artist Steve Murison last night (1st February) at Gallery Lock In, Brighton (UK). The exhibition so far has been a huge success, with a new record for Gallery Lock In for the number of people who attended the opening night. If … Continue reading Jazzing Up Gallery Lock In: exhibition continues until 5th February
Alongside a physical exhibition of work by Scottish artist Steve Murison in Brighton in early February, there is also the opportunity to see work by many of the artists who have featured on the blog since its inception. 'kdoutsiderart: 5 Years' is an online showcase of work by 21 artists who have had an artists' … Continue reading 5 years: an online celebration
As part of the 5 year anniversary of kdoutsiderart.com, an exhibition of vibrant works by Scottish artist Steve Murison will open at Gallery Lock In, Brighton (UK), on 1st February. "I think about skulls all the time, inverted crosses, mouldering decay. I picture burning beasts howling with intricate jewelled crowns. Have you ever witnessed something … Continue reading Jazz Up Your Lizard: an exhibition of work by Steve Murison
