Haunting Beauty

Sylvia Ji is a Southern Californian artist who has a keen eye for the right line. Her Art-Nouveau like style is often coupled with slightly disturbing elements that hint at awkward situations and events, but always a languid and seductive atmosphere.
Fox says- "Ji does wonders with quite minimal line and colour, her work is something I would love on my wall."
Pearl says- "Her styles are from clashing eras, and it seems I am a fan of all of them. C'est Fantastique."

Ta-Da!

Here we are, Fox and Pearl, presenting our finds and fancies to enchanted readers for the first time!

Above and for our first show'n'tell is work by the wonderful French illustrator Barbara Canepa http://canepabarbara.blogspot.com/ a mistress of tone and linework, and fellow artist Joshua Middleton.

Fox says- "Ah, the carnival. Such a tried and tested topic from generations past. A bit creepy, a bit vintage, a bit used up. Luckily Canepa doesn't make a mockery of it, and manages a somewhat genuine milleu. Perfectly executed."

Pearl says- "I am surprised by the mix of different cartoonish characters in this work, but for the intent being mysterious, what a splendid thing!"