My Top 3 Fave Painters

So today I decided to share my top five fave painters with you, of all the artists I follow on twitter/blogs/etc... there are 3 that I just can't wait to see new work from.

3.) Johnny Yanok



I'm such a Nerd for Johnny Yanok's art, I even go to the lengths of buying his gift card designs from Target, and saving the package because of the beautiful illustrations on it.  I have yet to buy a painting from him, but you can be sure I will!  Johnny's work is full of cute characters, textures and colors.  I always love to see what he is coming out with next, it could be something as awesome as original art to hang on your walls, a card game, or even cute kids stuff from Leapster.  Funny story, my 3 year old niece wanted to play with me, she brought me over a puzzle that she had, it was some leapster thing and I was like ok, kids toy, whatever, but then I looked and it was Johnny's art on the toy and I was like, "Oh wow (insert name of niece here) That's Johnny Yanok's art!" and she said to me (because it was an elephant), "It's a Johnny-Phunt?" and we laughed and I said yes it's a Johnny-Phunt.  She asked me all sorts of questions about who he was and what is art.  I love 3 year olds!  Anyways... I'm going to be in a show with Mr. Yanok and Mr. Ketner this June at Rivet Gallery.  Be sure to check it out!  P.S. Johnny you need to post more of your art online, I'm going through withdrawal!!!

Check out more of his work on his WEBSITE and follow him on TWITTER

2.) Jeremiah Ketner



Definitely can't deny the skill this guy has, the colors and the character designs are through the roof amazing.   My favorite of all of his characters would have to be the little dew drop spirit guys in the middle painting (the blue ones) they're such a simple design but so adorable and awesome.  Also!  I'm going to be in a show with Mr. Ketner and Mr. Yanok this June at Rivet Gallery.  Be sure to check it out!

Check out more of his work on FLICKR his shop on BIGCARTEL and be sure to follow him on TWITTER

1.) Krista Huot



Krista was like a gateway drug for me to the world of painting.  If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be a painter at all.  I found her on MySpace 2-3 years ago and asked her for tips/help on how to get into galleries and at the time I was doing only digital art.  She suggested to me that I start painting, just like Gary Baseman had suggested to her.  So I took her advice.  She's not only an awesome painter but also an awesome person.   Gah!  I'm going into fan girl mode.  I love Krista Huot's work, she creates ethereal ladies and creatures with her paint and brushes and they never cease to fill my heart with wonder, her work is so very magical to me.

Check out more of her work on FLICKR and be sure to follow her on TWITTER

~Kat