NY artist Erika Somogyi is doing some inspiring things with watercolor and gouache. A lot of artists lately have been trying to capture that magic of finding yourself in nature. Erica nails it without veering into the realm of corny myhtological creatures and co-opted indian imagery. Also, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a painting recreate the look of staring directly at the sun. Very impressive. Well done, Erika.

Check out the wicked creatures created by Omar Arcega Morales.

Australian artist Melissa Haslam draws pictures of gorgeous females accompanied by exotic animals. So, naturally, I’m a fan.

Isabella Rosselini is back with season 2 of Green Porno, this time the focus is the sea. A little more sedate and dull than season 1, but still funny and informative.

Stumbled upon this note-perfect animated short by super talented Russian-born illustrator, animator and story artist Vera Brosgol. Definitely worth your two and a half minutes.

Beautiful creepy crawlies from beneath the sea await you at Ben Lawson’s portfolio site.

Illustrator Aleks Sennwald does a lot of kick-ass freelance work, but his drawings are something to stop and take a look at.

Okay, I’ve been feeling like a douche for doing a lot of re-posting lately. Things have been somewhat quiet on the magazine front since the launch. I’m gonna get off my ass and show you some good original stuff soon. Just you wait.

A lot of ladies are into quilting these days, but none of them have taken the craft to such surreal and extravagant heights as California artist Sarah Moli Newton Applebaum.

Things have been slow over at Annalemma for the past couple of weeks. I’m going to upload some new shizz in the next few weeks.

This week’s entry is a little bit biased. I’ve known some of the Featherproof guys and gals for a little bit and Mr. Zach Plague had a novel excerpt in issue #3 (which is on sale btw).

Amelia Gray’s first book, AM/PM, is a semi-connected collection of flash pieces, one per page, each of them packing a huge punch in each paragraph. My favorite so far is an entry that tells of a PDF file that is a symbol for love. Keep an eye on this book and this author. Both are poised for blow-up status.

The aforementioned Mr. Plague is responsible for the pen-and-paper cover drawing. Simple, effective, charming, interesting, and accessible. Well done Zach.