ASSESSING OUR DAMAGE
A Conversation With Photographer Chris Jordan

Have you ever really thought about the damage we do, as Americans, to our environment, animals, fellow friends, family and strangers on a daily basis? No? Well, Chris Jordan has. Chris has based his art on the damaged goods of our country. Finally discovering his place in the world, Chris has vastly changed his life from corporate lawyer to photographer. Through his work he is starting to feel a connection, one that not only brings inner peace and intense personal satisfaction, but a larger, more important bond with the world that he has yet to experience. Through a phone interview, ANM was able to find out exactly what makes Seattle resident and über-passionate photographer, Chris Jordan, tick. More...

THAT VECTORFUNK
Matt From MWM Graphics Talks His Vector Series

When interviewing a designer like Matt W. Moore of MWM Graphics, you almost don’t know where to start. He does Typography, Logos, Graffiti, Type Treatments, Apparel, Web Design, Icons, and even the now obligatory blog. Luckily for me, Matt knew exactly what he wanted this feature to focus on—his vectors series which he calls Vectorfunk. More...

COMPUTER LOVE
An Interview With Artist David Ho

Once upon a time, not too long ago, computers were only used for a few things: illegal file sharing, downloading porn, setting up various networking sites and…downloading porn. But now here’s a new use, creating great digital art. Art Nouveau Magazine spoke with digital artist David Ho about his work and more. More...

GO RYAN GO
Talking Pop Culture With Illustrator Ryan Casey

Go Ryan Go! And I mean literally. One look at this art and you will be thinking the same thing I was when entering the site: “well, Kanye West never looked so fly!” When you first enter the glam pop inspired website, you can feel nothing but intensity through the art that comes in the form of celebrity and pop inspired reality. Art Nouveau magazine sat down with this creative talent to talk about his different form of art and what inspires him as a talent. More...

MR. MACABRE
An Interview With Artist Chet Zar

A movement has begun, or at least that’s the feeling you get when viewing one of Corinne Francilus’ artistic creations. It is the type of art that can not be categorized as modern or urban but pure authentic. The art is the feel of the Black Panther movement miraculously put onto canvas, paper, papaya leaves, beer cans, whatever! “The revolution will not be televised!” Well maybe not, but with Corinne, it will definitely be painted about. More...

ROYALTY
An Interview With Artist Dixon

Who ever thought that rebellion and procrastination went hand in hand in creating master works of art? Noted artist Dixon, used both actions as inspiration to jump start his successful career as a gallery and street painting artist. Rebelling against art teachers who forced him to master only one aspect of art, Dixon used his analytical skills to see and study everything to stimulate his creative mind. The ex figure skater also credits pressure cooker deadlines to being a main contributor to his fine art. More...

ART SCHOOLS
Are They Worth It?

The discussion of whether or not it’s a good idea to go to an art school, is one I have read, overheard and been involved in many times. It’s a difficult question, one with a potentially very expensive outcome. In some areas of art, I do think it could be a good idea to go to art school. Photography, graphic design as well as 3D animation have very technical aspects to them that can be cleared up from higher education. One could possibly teach themselves all these aspects, but it seems more likely that higher education will really help these disciplines. So for the sake of this article, I’m taking fine art and illustration as a kick off point. More...