ArtIllustration

Natalie Hall

Natalie Hall loves lines. But its not your typical line. Somehow she’s bred an unholy hybrid of water and smoke, capturing it within a pen she can work with. And man is it working for her. For Natalie, this mysterious organic compound pours out with such ferocity that it takes on the wild forms of the beasts caught in the collective conscience of all creatives, subject only to the bending will of their creator and restrained only by the shapes they are placed in. The first time I saw Natalie’s work I was afraid to breathe, fearing that the slightest puff would send the mesmerizing swirls away in the same way a stray breeze whisks away the warmth from your breath on a cold day. Fortunately, the wind did not betray me and I was allowed to savor the smoke a little longer. Since that first encounter I’ve had the privilege of following the trail of smoke to an onslaught of visual prowess and artistry. Though I still find it hard to breathe when I see her work, it’s no longer out of fear of ruining creation, but out of reverence, awe and recognition for what she is; a master draftswomen.

 

I highly urge you all to check out more of her work and follow her on:

https://www.facebook.com/NHallArt

http://nataliehall.tumblr.com/

http://instagram.com/ohnonatalie

 

You can also purchase some of her incredible work at:

http://society6.com/nataliehall

 

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Jeff Smith

I'm a storyteller at heart. It's hard for me to separate myself from the stories that I read in books, see in illustrations or hear through music or poetry. I am the characters. They are my problems, they are my adventures. Some storytellers find themselves restricted to words alone, but I feel that certain stories should be unleashed in a variety of mediums. There are even stories that demand it. We've all had an experience where an image, song or poem drilled deeper into our existence than we were ever willing. But its there and continues to be a part of us. I'm attempting to do the same. My main focus is the visual side of storytelling but I continue to write music and poetry and I perform often. As my experience broadens I hope to have an everlasting and positive effect on those that are willing to take a look, have a listen and become part of the story with me.

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