Artist Biography
New York artist Travis Louie’s paintings come from the tiny little drawings and many writings in his journals. He has created his own imaginary world that is grounded in Victorian and Edwardian times. It is inhabited by human oddities, mythical beings, and otherworldly characters who appear to have had their formal portraits taken to mark their existence and place in society.
The underlying thread that connects all these characters is the unusual circumstances that shape who they were and how they lived. Some of their origins are a complete mystery while others are hinted at. A man is cursed by a goat, a strange furry being is discovered sleeping in a hedge, an engine driver can’t seem to stop vibrating in his sleep, a man overcomes his phobia of spiders, etc…
Using acrylic paint washes and simple textures on smooth boards, he has created portraits from an alternative universe that seemingly may or may not have existed. His paintings and prints are instantly recognisable and highly sort after.
'Arthur & William'
Signed and numbered by the artist.
'Sarah & Emmett'
Signed, titled, and numbered by the artist.
'Invader Mitch and His Dog'
Signed and numbered by the artist.
'Uncle Six Eyes'
Signed and numbered by the artist.
'Bill' - Cabinet Card Series
'The Jackalope' - Cabinet Card Series
'Jeff and Jim' - Cabinet Card Series
'Oscar and the Giant Tarsier' - Cabinet Card Series
