Vexel art is a relatively niche term for describing an area of Vector art and graphics that is focused on recreating pseudo-realistic imagery not necessarily using Vector Programs.

Whilst that may sound slightly counterproductive, the general idea is that they are Raster images that look much like Vector artworks and in most cases are created using similar techniques. Hence the name Vexel (a combination of vector and pixel design).

A vexel may be composed using vector graphic techniques, however it becomes a vexel when the vector elements are rasterized and further manipulations to the image are done in raster ie Adobe Photoshop.

The collection here today is a roundup of some of the most stunning Vexel artworks from DeviantArt. One of the few places where this type of artwork is widely practiced within its groups. You can click through the images to view them in full resolution and check out the rest of the artists portfolios.

Little World by Andrea Fleischer

Magic Tree by Yofikus

Taobot is an internationally acclaimed studio that specializes in interactive and graphic design. They work with clients from all over the world on engaging and emotional experiences. The studio is lead by Danny Franzreb and Holger Grünwald, who both have many years of experience in the field of design.

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www.robschwager.com

Born and raised in Chicago. Lived in Phoenix. Currently residing in Florida. I work as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. For the past 18 years, I’ve worked in the comic book industry as a digital colorist and painter. I currently freelance for Marvel and DC comics. After discovering punk rock during the early 80′s, I designed album covers, t-shirts and flyers for various punk bands in Chicago. This led to abundant work as a silkscreen concert poster artist, supplying hand crafted promotional posters for bands and venues all over the USA throughout the 90′s. You can check out my poster work in the best selling book, the Art of Modern Rock. I used to be known as “Trucker” in the poster world, or if you knew me and worked at the Metro in Chicago during the late 80′s and mid 90′s.

I was also a custom cabinet maker for about 6 years, so if you’ve stayed at any of the high roller suites at Donald Trump’s Taj Mahal, you’ve seen my handy work.

For the past 4 years, I’ve been exhibiting my fine art and faux bomber panels in numerous galleries and group shows all across the US.

]]> http://amirsaeedi.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/23/feed/ 0 octoberonline http://amirsaeedi.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/anteism-the-feast-black-and-white-artwork/ http://amirsaeedi.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/anteism-the-feast-black-and-white-artwork/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:34:16 +0000 ICEWIRE http://amirsaeedi.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/anteism-the-feast-black-and-white-artwork/ ]]> The Feast book is a hefty 176 B&W pages. A collection of B&W artworks, comics and poetry from 55 international artists.  Review by Color Magazine: “Up until a few years ago I would never have associated Canada with anything but old maids that painted landscapes. The Feast is a Canadian based showbook that has some bad-ass artists, such as Luke Ramsey, Shawn O’Keefe, Ben Tour, Pete Taylor and 48 others. She’s 176 pages of crisp black and white illustration and inspiration. 

Kathie Olivas is a multi-media artist who resides in Tampa, FL. Her work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the US.

“My current body of work, entitled the “Misery Children” series focuses on the constant social desire to assign “cuteness.” This often serves as a means to make something innocent and more appealing, therefore, non-threatening. Perhaps this allows us to comfort ourselves. My questions are based on the discomfort of “what if”– what if these sweet creatures had other ideas? What if they knew something we were afraid to open our eyes to? Would they protect themselves; would they be able to adapt to a war torn environment and develop their own defense mechanisms? The characters are meant to evoke a nostalgic reaction that reflects isolation, fear, and an uncertainty; yet, at the same time they serve as empowered alter egos. This series is presented as a satirical look at how fear affects our sense of reality. The characters perform as narrators in lonely worlds that each explores individually, creating his or her own perspective, and thus, own reality. As our hosts, the ensemble provides a sense of comfort, the reminiscent style is soothing, yet the mood is dark. As children, they evoke a sense of temporality; childhood serves as a starting ground, a place where things begin.

Inspired by early American portraiture that often depicted children as small adults in an idealized new land, the characters parallel this vision within their own sense of post-apocalyptic conformity, uniquely documenting their own stories in a mysterious brave new world”.

We found “Rod Hunt” by accident and liked his designs so much we decided to showcase him. He is an established London based illustrator. Working in Adobe Illustrator, he draws on humour, retro graphics & contemporary culture. He also gets his hands dirty with 3D model made Illustrations from time to time. Rod has been commissioned by a broad range of UK & International clients in publishing, design and advertising. Check out his unique style on http://www.rodhunt.com

I have been taught by some of the worst schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. I attended elementary at Graham and continued to Charles Drew Middle School, then moved on to the slightly better Huntington Park High School. I did my best to stay in school and away from gang violence and tried to keep those friends that led me in positive directions. Since elementary school my artistic talents have been noticed by my teachers and my peers. For example, in elementary school I was frequently asked by other classmates to draw things for them. During my last year in elementary school I was chosen as a candidate for being gifted in art. My high school years were when art teachers saw something special in my art and would place me in small art contests and continued to support my artistic creativity by inviting me back to their classrooms and granting me unlimited access to supplies.

I have had a passion for art since I was a child in elementary school and I continue to find happiness and beauty in spending hours of a day painting and sketching. I have a natural desire to paint; I am a self-motivated painter. My mother believed in my artwork, and so have many friends and strangers that I have shown my work to. I know my mother, before she passed away, wanted me to become someone important during my life, and she remains my biggest motivation to continue my education in art and to expand my creativity and artistic talents.

My artwork is truly spontaneous and unplanned. I trust my instincts and when I want to create something, the image appears. Because most of my work is unplanned, it is difficult to say when it is finished, so I go by feelings and instinct to guide me to a finished product. Since elements of my work include spontaneity and randomness, my finished product may be simple or insanely complicated. It is as if I do not think about what I am doing until I do it. My thought process and hand-to-paper process flow simultaneously. I use narrative imagery, graffiti art and found surfaces. I work in an audience-friendly style that allows the viewer to experience the piece.

http://www.germs4u.com