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If i can paint on them, im giving them a second chance. Artist mike stilkey uses the covers of discarded library books as canvases for his whimsical paintings, writes kathryn bromwich. An artist uses discarded books to make his distinctive artworks. Becoming an artist mike stilkey part 1 of 3 youtube. New paintings on salvaged books by mike stilkey colossal. In todays article, we will be taking a look at an artist that uses books as canvases for his paintings. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The piece is on display through april 10 at his exhibit at. For years, weve been following mike stilkeys evergrowing collection of painted book art.

Artist mike stilkey uses the covers of books reclaimed from library trash heaps as a canvas for his whimsical paintings. Eleven astonishing works of art made from books the new. The artist arranges thousands of old books and paints the books spines using pen and ink and acrylics. The 25 contemporary artists featured in art made from books forthcoming from chronicle books. Mike stilkeys library amazing art, book sculpture, book art. Mike stilkey the birthday party 2019 available for. See more ideas about artist, book sculpture and book art. He works with a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer to create each artwork that can vary from anthropomorphic animals playing instruments to portraits of men and women inspired by weimarera german expressionism. Mike stilkey hits the books to make art entertainment. In the absence of a standard blank canvas, mike stilkey paints his dark yet cartoonishly charming works on towers of stacked books. The artists name is mike stilkey, and let us tell you a little more about him. Using disposed and discarded reading material, the. Artist mike stilkey uses the covers of discarded library books as canvases for his whimsical paintings, writes kathryn bromwich mike stilkey creates unique art by painting on the sides of stacked books. Mike stilkeys paintings on salvaged books in pictures art and.

Mike stilkeys paintings on salvaged books in pictures. Mike stilkey is an artist from alta dena, california, who creates amazing works of art by stacking spinepainted books. Stilkey discusses his childhood, skateboarding, graffiti, and his path to becoming the artist. Amazing book paintings by mike stilkey oddity central. There are some immediately recognisable visual images in this world and some very. Discarded books get a second chance in mike stilkeys towering. There are some immediately recognisable visual images in this world and some very familiar artistic styles, and then occasionally, one meets new ones that are just immediately eyecatching and astonishing.