Every bike matters
March 31, 2004
Taliah Lempert only paints bikes. Her site is bulging with wonderful portraits of steel, chrome and rubber. I love her style, her simplicity, her craft and consistency. She also documents many of the paintings as she does them with step-by-step photos, so you can follow her choices and progress.
She says: "I paint to explain, record and express my community, surroundings and myself. The bikes belong to me and my friends; commuters, messengers and racers. They are worn and customized in unique ways that leave a trace of use, being at once a specific bike and a collective symbol."
A record of my exploration into all aspects of drawing, illustrated journaling, creativity, and the inspiring aspects of art. By the author of "Everyday Matters," "The Creative License", and "An Illustrated Life" and other books.
Comments
Just love the selected painting! I'll have to check out her site soon!
Posted by: Amy | March 31, 2004 01:20 PM
just found you via Rachael and love everything, especially the pen drawings....reminders of art school days and cleaning the rapidograph...looking forward to exploring your site further!
( I have a printmaker's blog - have a peek?)
Posted by: Marja-Leena | March 31, 2004 04:34 PM
I tried riding bikes once in the city....Houston. It nearly killed me!!! I'm envious of her riding ability and freedom. Great artwork too!
-Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | April 1, 2004 04:47 PM