As many of you know, I have an addiction to Etsy, a site for hand crafted goods by artisans from all over the world. I came across Paul Chung‘s work in my search for Bay Area talent and immediately was impressed. San Jose native Paul Chung creates attractive visually stimulating art that can liven up any room whether it is an office or a child’s room. According to Chung, he begins with an image that “has a sense of style that is classic and timeless” and then with the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator give them his own twist. The result?
In his “American Heroes series” he features a variety of images such as Malcolm X, Susan B Anthony, Cesar Chavez and Cassius Clay. Inspired by world leaders to sports icons, the images highlight individuals that many of us grew up with and looked up to. Just what you need when you need a little extra something to get through the day or the laundry. These prints are made to order. These are $18.00 for an 8×10 print.
A new father, Paul also has a line of illustrations perfect for any child’s room. They range from sweet portraits of a girl at the beach or “Soy Boy” a mini super hero to letters and numbers delightfully adorned with corresponding images. In a world where Disney characters seem to rule the roost, these are a welcome respite for more discerning bedrooms. They range in price from $10.00 to $20.00 for a print.
Paul and his wife Gemmi are both Etsy artists, be sure to cruise by their online stores to support local artists.
Photos courtesy of Paul Chung.
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