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Linear Motion: Intoxicating Portraits by Shorty Fatz

Tuesday 07.31.2012 , Posted by
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Check out these superb paintings by Samuel Rodriguez, aka Shorty Fatz. He has a way of blending geometric forms, swooshes of color and beautifully painted people all in one dramatic piece. His richly textured works pop portraits out of the canvas surrounded by a near grid of intersecting lines – many looking much like his linear interpretation of brush strokes. The figures themselves exude a sexy cool vibe which is intoxicating. Whatever blissfully technicolor world these people occupy, we crave the ability to be there too.

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Short Fatz doesn’t limit himself to paintings; a graffiti artist and comic artist – who created his own “barrio funny pages” using Shorty Fatz as the main character – he now channels that energy into his passion for public art, graphic design, design collaborations… and yes, personal art. His works, and even his logos, have a decidedly street-like feel, giving them a raw edge which many lack. You can find more of his diverse work, including more paintings, at shortyfatz.com.

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Benjamin Starr

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Known in some circles as the most amazing man in the universe, he once saved an entire family of muskrats from a sinking, fire engulfed steamboat while recovering from two broken arms relating to a botched no-chute wingsuit landing in North Korea. When not impressing people with his humbling humility, he can be found freelance writing, finding shiny objects on the internet, enjoying the company of much-appreciated friends and living out his nomadic nature. He is Managing Editor of Visual News. Follow his movements on Twitter:

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