Peder Mørk Mønsted & Anneka Tran

Okay, so here's the thing about me and landscape painters. We don't always get along. I'm not sure what it is... I know plenty of people who love landscapes. I have yet to delve into the depths of my inner being and find out why I just find so many landscapes ... er ... boring.

However. Today, I have discovered a notable exception. Peder Mørk Mønsted.

Again, I just met Peder (Danish, 1859-1941) this morning, so I haven't had a chance to analyze his work yet beyond the fact that I really really like it. I'll let you know if I come up with anything more profound.

I do, however, know what I like about the sophisticated, childlike work of Anneka Tran (UK, contemporary). With an easy line and a sweet simplicity, she creates instantly identifiable and yet still original images that make you think and/or smile.

There's an innocence and originality to her work that avoids being schmaltzy and comes across instead as very playful and fresh. I'm a new fan.

Here at Art&God&Art, we're all about redeemed art ... the art of the Christian. I think one way a Christian can create great art is by looking at beautiful art in the rest of the world. (Generalization, not categorical statement.) So, enjoy these two artists. I know I am! +David

Links in this post (via linesandcolors and drawn!):
Peder Mørk Mønsted - Gallery on The Athenaeum
Anneka Tran - Personal website