Sunday, December 02, 2007

Daniela Strijleva

As some of you may have noticed, a while ago I added a link on the right to a Dani Strijleva, whose new blog is getting populated with some really fun, insightful and just plain awesome drawing. I'm glad now to have a moment or two to give it it's proper due.

I met Dani back at Sheridan where even then her talent for doing things right, was well developed and in full bloom. To the point:I have yet to see her make a truly bad drawing in the 7 years I've known her.
Her stuff is specific, yet loose; well constructed, yet character rich, and the stuff on the blog is just the tip of the iceberg, I assure you. I think I can say all this with reasonable certainty as she's also my wife.
Go check out her fantastic blog, you'll be glad you did.

Here's just a small sample.

Enjoy!

Welcome to the blog world Dani!

J



19 comments:

  1. There is ALWAYS room for gratitude and sometimes for a little sentimentality.

    Reznikoff would agree:
    page 118, number 57

    It made me think of you, yesterday.

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  2. I couldn't agree with you more James.

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  3. I actually found her blog late last week, and some of her, your and nick's stuff have kind of thrown me up in life drawing. I tried that sharpie thing you were suggesting and that you all clearly use - Gerry's liking it, and I'm happy! thanks for the crazy good influence sir!
    R.

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  4. great advice! i'm amazed, very fresh art!

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  5. hey man! no, I have those drawings at home, but I can bring them in if you want...

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  6. thanks james...things are well in t.o. cold.

    u and dani rock!!!

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  7. Some really great sketches here James - keep em coming!!!

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  8. Your right, I'm Glad I did, her work like yours is awesome. Its nice to have someone so close that is so talented.

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  9. Its cool you posted these, there great. I have to go check out her blog. And I love your blog. Beautiful work man.

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  10. You and your wife make a great team my man...you guys rock! Wifes are already awsome, but what a great blessing it is for you guys to share the same love of art. Good on ya!

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  11. Fantastic!! Another blog to watch! Thanks for the link:)

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  12. WOW! I Love it...
    and i thing thats good for you >>


    DREAM MEANNING Thank you!

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