The Gay 90’s: Old Tyme Art Show featuring the work of Mark Ryden opened on April 29th at Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York City and runs through June 5th. If you're in NYC, this exhibition is not to be missed. Ryden's beautiful works framed in immaculate hand carved wood invite a good look and promptly challenge with rich symbolism...

Acrylic on Flesh - Yes, these are living, breathing humans, stunningly painted and composed to look like portraits.

The first time my eyes fell upon an Alyssa Monks painting, I thought I was looking at a photograph. Monks' skill with the brush is clearly evident in this series of beautifully rendered flesh, steam, water and glass...

Kinsey's work captures the universal essence of the human condition mainly through an energetic portrayal of urban figures. Working spontaneously, and utilizing a range of mediums, he constructs multi-layered, textured environments easily likened to the complexities of contemporary life...

Jeremy's paintings are highly detailed and often take months to complete. He starts with a preliminary painting where composition, color and tone are resolved. Then the painting is drawn up and mapped out using washes of color before painting begins. Once the main painting is completed he applies glazes and altering tones, adding depth to color and texture...

Jeremy is most well known for his paintings [below]. He is expanding on this theme in his next series of paintings; which will be completed in November 2010 for his second exhibition in Hong Kong.

The art of Jeremy Asher Lynch on Fogged Clarity.

The stunning portraiture of Kris Lewis on Fogged Clarity.

The art of Rory Kurtz on Fogged Clarity.

Weather - the artwork of Mona Marshall