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36 Old Everyday Objects Upcycled Into Artwork After I Paint Unique Faces Onto Them
I am a Los Angeles-based artist, Alexandra Dillon. I paint portraits of imagined people on found objects such as worn paintbrushes, vintage padlocks, rusty axes, and old shovels. I let the object itself suggest the personality of the character.
Everyday tools get painted faces, eyes, or lips to become surrealistic pieces. Dresses are adorned with silent film-era starlets. But it is the portraits on paintbrushes, the tool of my trade, that have won me international media attention, loyal collectors, and a huge Instagram following. Inspired by historical styles, such as Roman-Egyptian mummy portraits and Old Master painting, my paintbrush people range from regal women to shady characters. They all have their own souls, and everyone I paint has a story to tell.
And I keep adding to my collection. I just love making these pieces, I never know who is going to show up.
Scroll down to check out my unique artwork.
More info: alexandradillon.com | Instagram
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#1
Cats On Paintbrushes
Final score:
62points
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#2
"Crying Iron", 2023
Final score:
36points
#3
"Melissa Axe"
Final score:
34points
#5
"The Engagement" Oil On Vintage Shovel, Lock
Final score:
30points
#6
"Hermione, Regina And Sarita"
Final score:
26points
#7
"Ingenues", Painted Dress
Final score:
25points
#8
Three Paintbrush Portraits
Final score:
23points
#9
"Spanish Dancer Gloves"
Final score:
23points
#10
"Ladies In Blue"
Final score:
20points
#11
"Blue -Eyed Lock And Key"
Final score:
20points
#13
"Lock And Key #1"
Final score:
18points
Agnes Jekyll 3 years ago
This reminds me of those love eyes people would send to each other as a sign of love. Gorgeous.
#14
"Bert"
Final score:
17points
#15
"Penelope And Hiro"
Final score:
17points
#16
Portraits On Old Coal Shovels
Final score:
16points
Erica Klohr 3 years ago
I love how the scalloped end is reminiscent of Elizabethan era collars.
#17
"Silent Siren", Painted Vintage Dress
Final score:
15points
#18
A Wall Of Surreal Faces On Axes Cleavers And Other Tools
Final score:
15points
#20
Portraits On Burned Paintbrushes
Final score:
13points
#25
"Eves Mouth", Oil On Cleaver, 2018
Final score:
12points
#27
Paintbrush Portraits
Final score:
12points
#36
"Christina And Jade"
Final score:
8points
Michelle K 3 years ago
One usually throws paintbrushes away after using - what a great way to upscale them. All the painted brushes here are stunning
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