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Jacob van Loon’s Whimsical Watercolor Paintings of Alien Architecture

Chicago-based artist and illustrator Jacob van Loon's watercolor paintings present an otherworldly architecture that explodes with abstract shapes and blotches of color. While watercolor is medium that is notoriously difficult to control, van Loon manipulates it into rigid lines and precise angles. At a certain point in the painting, however, he seems to get bored with structure and begins to dismantle his careful work with expressionistic, unrestrained brushstrokes. Some of his pieces incorporate organic shapes that he renders with intricate textures that evoke cell structures or perhaps an alien plant species.

Chicago-based artist and illustrator Jacob van Loon’s watercolor paintings present an otherworldly architecture that explodes with abstract shapes and blotches of color. While watercolor is medium that is notoriously difficult to control, van Loon manipulates it into rigid lines and precise angles. At a certain point in the painting, however, he seems to get bored with structure and begins to dismantle his careful work with expressionistic, unrestrained brushstrokes. Some of his pieces incorporate organic shapes that he renders with intricate textures that evoke cell structures or perhaps an alien plant species.

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Jacob van Loon’s Whimsical Watercolor Paintings of Alien Architecture

The Recent Digital Paintings of Emile Morel

The Recent Theatrical Works of Michael Kvium

Seamus Conley’s Work Traverses Digital Fantasy, Reality

James Jean Returns With Massive Museum Show

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