Oh So Pretty Art - Daniel Ochoa

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Daniel Ochoa is an amazing artist who explores personal experiences through his work, getting his inspiration from photos, memory and emotions.


From The Pinata

 He grew up in a bicultural and bilingual household where his father was an immigrant from Mexico, and his mother a white American.


In a statement from the artist himself he says, "Overtime, I learned to perceive cultural dichotomies and accommodate conflicting viewpoints".


Basabuela Portrait

I personally find his work striking. Every piece is serious, not easy on the eye but hard to look away from, and over-all completely captivating.


See more of my favourite Daniel Ochoa pieces below, and find a link to his website at the bottom of this page.

Oh So Pretty Art - Ron Mueck



Angel



The following sculptures are not what I would class as “pretty” but anyone who can appreciate amazing art will appreciate this incredible artist.  



Woman With Sticks



His work may not be to everyone’s taste, I certainly wouldn’t want any of these sculptures displayed in my home, but there is no denying the talent and precision that has gone into every piece of work. 



Mask II




 I love art that you just can’t help but look at, whether ugly or pretty, and this most certainly falls into the category of art I love.

Oh So Pretty Art - Judith Braun

I'm loving these finger paintings, or "fingerings" by Judith Braun, a controvertial artist who started out in the 1980's as a realistic figure painter.  In her bio she writes:

"I began the ongoing drawing project “Symmetrical Procedures”, and in 2004 re-entered the art world exhibiting this work. These drawings, as well as the wall “Fingerings” I now do,  are connected to all the work that came before; it’s just me moving through my life and times, seeing what holds my attention, and in a way, gives me pleasure. Because if it wasn’t for pleasure all we’d have is a bunch of stuff vibrating."

Visit her website.

Photos of some of Judith Braun's amazing work: