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This article showcases the work of overlooked traditional artists deserving more exposure. We strive to feature new and refreshing work from as many galleries as possible, so if you have any suggestions/questions feel free to note either one of us.

Drawings

~kristina323 is a young portrait artist with a ton of talent and far too little recognition. Her portraits seem to capture the spirit of the people - from celebrities to friends - that she draws. She has uploaded a few stencils she's done on vinyls that are also impressive!



~esmeralda000 is a new member with a well rounded gallery! The emotion that her characters convey is astounding. Once I finished browsing her gallery I was overwhelmed (in a good way)!

Street Art

~23rdkey shows a lot of promise in becoming a well-known figure for the street art gallery. From walls, to vinyls, to canvas - musicians, to actors, to cartoon characters - she dabbles in every aspect of street art. These features are merely a taste of the colorful wonders you can find in her gallery.



The moment I saw the three deviations of street art in ~boomslang-co-uk's gallery, I was transported to a different whimsical world! I can't help but wonder what unsuspecting passersby think of these abstract concepts! I'd be delighted, but what would you think?

Paintings

~Wiszus skillfully uses both texture and color to create a bold mood with each painting. His style of blending and splattering makes for some very interesting pieces to look at. You can easily get lost in the abstraction and emotion of his work.



At first glance ~cananunal's deviation's are wonderfully composed abstracts. But at a second glance, they become an analysis of human interaction.

Mixed Media

~Scarecrow63's work is somehow able to be minimalistic, yet intricately detailed at the same time. He has the ability to keep a fairly basic color scheme throughout all of his work without it ever making a piece seem bland or the same. His abstract caricatures hold a ton of personality.



I'm a sucker for good textures, and ~ldhxvs fully satisfies my texture appetite! This is one deviant who knows how to use motion and 3d objects to his advantage!

Typography

~artcoholicz has some awesome typography talent. The creativity that shows in each of his works is very refreshing. You can definitely see the thought and planning that goes into each piece.



~kchemnad demonstrates his amazing skill and control in his depictions of animals. I'm amazed at how powerful a monochromatic image can really be!

Collage

~RevolverWinds's unique interpretations of various mythical creatures are whimsical and fascinating. I am incredibly surprised that this deviant is not already massively popular, as he very well should be! His great talent along with his amusing personality should not be overlooked.



There's something refreshing about ~landkee's artwork. His organization of elements and his use of white space is the reason why his pieces send chills down my spine!




Please support these artists by taking a look through their galleries and leaving comments.