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(ENG) Today, I introduce Marc Dailly. Creativity is often defined as the ability to recognize patterns and break them—to disrupt the usual order and create something new. Take the rules of composition and do the opposite. Need contrast? Render everything subdued. But. It requires sheer talent to make all this truly turn out great. And Marc Dailly succeeds.

Posts like these are grouped under the tag #artrauflikes, and on beinginamerica.com, under the “Art Rauf Likes” section, all 141 can be found (unlike Facebook, which forgets (overlooks) about almost half).

(ENG) Today, I’m introducing Marc Dailly. Creativity is often defined as the ability to recognize patterns and break them—to disrupt the usual order and create something new. Take the laws of composition and do the opposite. Need contrast? Make everything muted. But. It takes extraordinary talent to make all of this work brilliantly. And Marc Dailly pulls it off.

Posts like this are grouped under the hashtag #artrauflikes, and you can find all 141 of them on beinginamerica.com in the “Art Rauf Likes section—unlike Facebook, which tends to forget (or ignore) nearly half of them.

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An intriguing artist, Yao Zhi (姚治), also known under the pseudonym Huihuabiji, has captured my attention. It seems this alias is a sort of nickname. I had to do a bit of investigative work since the internet is full of misinformation. In Facebook groups, these works are often credited to Yao Yi Zhi, a partially Belgian artist, who is a real person but not the same individual, leading to confusion about their biography.

On the gallery website of this other Yao Yi Zhi, it’s clear that their style is entirely different—none of the charcoal sketches are present there. Additionally, Yao Zhi’s Instagram lacks the works shown on that gallery site, making it evident that this is a mix-up. Such things often happen with Chinese names.

Occasionally, the name Huihua Biji pops up, but that appears to be a creative misinterpretation by an audience unfamiliar with the nuances of Chinese naming conventions.

Yao Zhi primarily works with the dry charcoal technique (using charcoal pencils). On YouTube, searching for Huihuabiji or 姚治 reveals videos showing the creation process of some of these artworks. While they’re essentially sketches, they exude a unique atmosphere and are fascinating in their own right.

Thanks to Lana Denis for the lead.

Similar posts can be found under the hashtag #artrauflikes, and the Being in America website features all 140 works in the “Art Rauf Likes section—unlike Facebook, which tends to overlook nearly half of them.

Adam Clague is an American impressionist painter with a particular fondness for mandarins at Christmastime! His wife, Andrea, is also an artist and definitely deserves a dedicated post someday. The light in his paintings is stunning, and his studies are truly fascinating. I’ve selected a few pieces that caught my eye.

Similar posts are grouped under the hashtag #artrauflikes, and all 139 can be found in the “Art Rauf Likes” section on beinginamerica.com (unlike Facebook, which tends to forget—or overlook—nearly half).

Meet Jie Gao, a Chinese-American artist primarily engaged in game design, though he also has remarkable works in oil painting (which is why he’s on my radar), particularly in portraiture. As a beginner, I find his paintings fascinating to study—they’re very “informative” in terms of technique.

Posts like this are grouped under the hashtag #artrauflikes, and all 138 can be found in the “Art Rauf Likes” section on beinginamerica.com (unlike Facebook, which tends to neglect—or outright ignore—nearly half of them).

David Cheifetz primarily explores still lifes, urban landscapes, and unconventional portraiture featuring female models paired with various insects. His works stand out for their remarkable texture, vivid colors, and a masterful play of materials. The paintings often have a mysterious quality, frequently illuminated by candlelight, creating a captivating atmosphere. There’s a striking resonance in his art through the contrast of richly detailed elements against abstract backgrounds.

Posts like these are grouped under the tag #artrauflikes, and the full collection of 136 entries can be found on beinginamerica.com in the “Art Rauf Likes section—unlike Facebook, which tends to neglect nearly half of them.

An intriguing Polish-Norwegian portrait artist, Kesja Tabaczuk, has gained recognition for her series that dominates nearly all her public works, tentatively titled “Serious Girls with Birds.” If a bird isn’t present in the painting, it’s implied. Quite an impressive list of accomplishments by the age of 35.

Similar posts are grouped under the tag #artrauflikes, and the “Art Rauf Likes” section on beinginamerica.com features all 132 pieces (unlike Facebook, which neglects nearly half of them).

Heather Horton, an artist from Ontario, is recognized by some for her unique paintings of women swimming in pools. Yet, she offers many ouevres which, in my view, surpass these in fascination.

Such posts are to be found under the hashtag #artrauflikes, and you can explore all 131 artworks in the “Art Rauf Likes” section at beinginamerica.com—unlike Facebook, which seems to ignore almost half of them.

American artist James Crandall (b. 1957) creates captivating urban paintings infused with the essence of Italy.

Similar posts are tagged with #artrauflikes, and all 131 can be found in the “Art Rauf Likes” section on beinginamerica.com (unlike Facebook, which overlooks nearly half of them).