Stuff I Like

David Shevlino

David Shevlino’s artistry vibrates with bold, confident strokes that carry a powerful sense of motion. He weaves in moments of stillness by blurring or “hiding” the edges. His brushwork is deliberate and expressive: broad, sweeping applications lay down the landscape or figure swiftly, and then he “tightens up” select areas, faces, limbs, or architectural lines for a refined contrast. This dynamic interplay between soft, merged zones and sharp accents gives his paintings an energized rhythm, as if time has collapsed into a single, fleeting moment. You can almost feel the movement of people walking through fog-diffused city streets or divers leaping and falling while the softer edges suggest depth, atmosphere, and mystery. It’s this mastery of selectively drawing attention that allows Shevlino to sculpt form and evoke mood in a way that feels both immediate and contemplative.

Tiana Rivilis

Tania Rivilis’s portraits burst with a bold, almost electric energy intense yellows, vibrant violets, and deep magentas collide in rich, unapologetic contrast that immediately draw the eye. Her technique using nearly pure, saturated hues in visible strokes and dapples creates a dynamic interplay of light and dark, giving her subjects a striking presence. Many of her works feature men reclining in relaxed, languid poses, which juxtapose beautifully with the vibrant, high‑impact palette. Whether it’s the deep shadows dancing against a golden coat or the violet background wrapping around a face, Rivilis crafts a visual tension that feels powerful yet intimate. The strong chromatic contrasts underscore the emotional resonance of her compositions. Each painting feels alive with color and mood, evoking both boldness and tranquility.