I have been loving the work of artist Sophie Blackall for many months now. She is perhaps best-known for creating paintings depicting recent New York City "Missed Connections" posts, bringing these stories of missed opportunity to new levels of life and excitement in visual form. Besides coming up with a great idea for a blog, Blackall is an incredibly talented artist. Not only is Blackall's work featured on her blog, but also in various children's books and in the materials of several businesses and magazines. I love the way she uses rich visual narratives to broaden stories that might otherwise be viewed as mundane occurrences. Her command of color is striking, her composition is thoughtful, and her craftsmanship is impeccable.
With an upcoming move, Sophie B. is on my list of artists to watch for decorating my new space. To see more of her work visit her website, her other blog, or her Etsy store. Cheers to Sophie Blackall for helping us see the world with fresh eyes through her ethereal artwork!
