Portrait Socks
Description: The Muses: Pop as an invitation to contemplation In my ‘Muses’ series, I portray the nine emblematic inspirations of Love (Billie Holiday), the Epic (Bruce Lee), History (Homer), Music (Louis Armstrong), Tragedy (Kurt Vonnegut), Spirituality (Maya Angelou), Humor (Mark Twain), Dance (Martha Graham) and Cosmology (William Blake). I’ve depicted my subjects on rag paper with watercolor and wax crayons while obscuring their faces behind nonsensical graphic texts meant to somewhat frustrate the viewer, obstructing personal connection to the likeness. To me, this illustrates the energetic dilemma of meaningful creative communication amidst the quicksand of mass media consumption and instant gratification. http://www.karlfrey.com
Description: One of my favorite things to do is find old works of art that have entered into public domain. I enjoy artwork that is well known, but finding pieces that are less known is even better. This work by Gustav Klimt was painted in 1907 and is entitled, Adele Bloch Bayer’s Portrait. The beautiful gold colouring and style is much like his more while known piece, The Kiss.
Description: A striking digital painting of a young, punk-inspired character with oversized, reflective goggles and a long, exaggerated neck. The subject’s messy black hair, somber expression, and distressed clothing featuring a grunge-style skull design add a rebellious and surreal aesthetic. The textured, abstract background blends earthy tones with newspaper-like patterns, enhancing the artwork’s raw, expressive feel. The piece exudes a mix of dystopian, gothic, and underground art influences, making it a compelling visual statement.
Surreal Punk Portrait - A Dark and Expressive Digital Artwork Socks
by JunkyDotCom
$14 $20
Description: 11x15" portrait of Buffalo Bill from 1991's The Silence Of The Lambs. Drawn with ink and micron pens, colored with shuttle art markers and watercolor paint. Touched up with a whiteout pen.
Silence Of The Lambs - "Goodbye Horses" Buffalo Bill portrait (original) Socks
by StagArtStudios
$14 $20
Description: Spread the wisdom of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche with this cool image featuring half the illustrated face of Nietzsche with one of his popular quotes on looking into the abyss.
Friedrich Nietzsche Inspirational Quote: The Abyss Will Gaze Back Into You Socks
by The Good Picture
$14 $20