I want to begin this review by saying that this particular book is for mature readers only. If I had to rate this book the way that we rate movies I would have to give it a very solid R. Now that is not to say that Dark & Fetish Art is not an artfully done book, it is full of beautifully created and composed images, but it is very definitely something that only those 18 and over should read and you should not bring this book along to work unless you happen to work in a very relaxed environment. Dark & Fetish Art is a book that brings together darker artistic elements for those who are comfortable delving into the more macabre and sensual. Continue reading “Dark & Fetish Art Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Koyamori, sometimes known by the name Maruti_Bitamin, is a social media artist whose work has been collected for the first time in grow: The Art of Koyamori. The newly created images showcase the beauty of her watercolor based works that span the gamut from nature images, urban images, and even cute food pieces. These collected pieces are bright and bold and blend the natural world with an element of magic that focuses on feminine human figures. Continue reading “grow: The Art of Koyamori Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Momo Miyazaki has collected together a variety of pieces from the Edo Rinpa style that focus primarily on bird and flower paintings within his book, Elegance in Japanese Art. These pieces draw their influence from the school of painting that first began with Rinpa and spread from Kyoto to Edo, know modern day Tokyo. Within this book Miyazaki presents the beauty that can be found in this specific subset of paintings from within this style. Continue reading “Elegance in Japanese Art Book Review from @kleffnotes”