Art Imitates Art . com

Art Imitates Art is about art and aesthetics and their immediate influences. This site is half theory - discussed in the articles section - and half practice, as displayed in the art gallery sections. In the articles/blog section I'll relate artistic concepts to as wide an array of topics as possible. The bulk of the site will be a showcase of my work and original art by friends and relatives. You'll see 2d/3d computer and digital art here, as well as pottery, tattoo designs, writing, traditional artwork including watercolor painting and oil painting, animation, and even a bit of cooking - mostly the presentational, aesthetic side of cooking.

The only criteria I have when it comes to hosting an artist's work - besides whether I like the piece or not - is that the artist has to explain, in some detail, what lead directly to their work. Was it inspiration from another artist? Was it a series of roughs that gradually transformed into the finished piece? Was it stream of thought? Was it one or more happy accidents? It's these kinds of things I'm looking to explore here.

If you'd like to contribute some of your own artwork, along with an explanation of its influences or origins, as above, contact me at kmurphy@artimitatesart.com. Some of the hosted art is for sale - invidual artists may be contacted through the Links section.

New art is added every week or so - check back often!

NOTE: I'd currently like to expand the base of oil painting works - if you're an artist and you paint in oils, I'd love to host some of your work.

- Kyle Murphy