I know, this is a digression from illustration towards fine art but I am enamored lately by the oil paintings of Korean artist Kwon Kyung Yup. There is something positive and enlightening about the experiences of trauma and vulnerability in Kwon’s portraits. That something (I believe) is the feeling of internal peace; an often overlooked side effect of suffering.

When I stop and wrap myself in Kwon’s artwork, whatever kind of crazy I have going on in my life, just seems to heal itself.

Alas having three blog posts about illustrated calendars isn’t quite enough given the amount of lovely ones popping up all over the place, so here’s part 4 for your calendar shopping pleasure! I can’t believe there’s only less than 50 days until the end of the year — where did the time go?!

Maria Helena’s 2011 calendar available in her two.dot.two shop.

Celebrate each month with a new mermaid! The Nantucket Mermaid 2011 calendar

A bow tie assortment for 2011 calendar by Lily X

The Design Files 2011 calendar featuring artists like Webuyyourkids, James Hankock and Marcela Restrepo {sent in by Marcela}

Pintameldia 2011 calendar by Esti

Lori Dean Dyment’s calendar

And here are a few sent in by Melanie, Pikaland’s chief interview lady:

A calendar of Able & Game girls 2011

Annette of Nut and Bee has a cute desk calendar out!

Invincible Summer Animal calendar by SpinsterSummer

Also, props has to be given to Susan Mitchell’s Little Poppets 2011 calendar — this one is a little different from the others because it isn’t illustrated by hand, but I’m parking it under this category because I love how she arranged her felt characters to tell a story for each month!

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See the entire illustrated calendar series here: part #1, part #2 & part #3

I’m going off for the weekend, but I’ll update you on where I’m posting as a guest later today, yay!