My Scrapbook: “Look Out” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

My Scrapbook "Look Out" by Leslie Peterson Sapp This is the one that sold me. I love most of Oregon artist Leslie Peterson Sapp’s noir-inspired art, but there’s something about this one that screams "NOIR!” And it’s not just the fedora—there’s something bitter and resigned and dripping with regret about this one. Something incredibly sad, … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Look Out” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

My Scrapbook: “Exit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

My Scrapbook “Exit" by Leslie Peterson Sapp "A woman in a red dress and shocking white heels steals down a dim stairwell, her shadow looming against the wall, with nothing but a glowing red exit sign to observe her." A personal favourite of the Portland, Oregon artist, who’s art has been heavily influenced by film … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Exit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

My Scrapbook: “Circle Mirror” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

My Scrapbook “Circle Mirror" by Leslie Peterson Sapp "Bathed in deep green hues, a person of ambiguous gender is buttoning their shirt. In the background, seen in an art deco style circular mirror, a voluptuous woman stands, silhouetted in the doorway, her shadow casting far across the floor." That’s what the artist, noir-inspired Oregon artist … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Circle Mirror” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

My Scrapbook: “Pursuit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

My Scrapbook “Pursuit" by Leslie Peterson Sapp The Portland-based artist, Leslie Peterson Sapp, who draws inspiration from film noir and German Expressionism, ponders her own work: "She glances out the back window at a waiting yellow taxi. Who is it that pursues her and why?" To which I might add: “Hey! Who’s the dude in the … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Pursuit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp

Art for Art’s Sake

Artists Inspired by Noir Noir is everywhere these days, used to flog everything from over-priced coffee and cheap lingerie to high-end make-up and mediocre crime films that mistake ill-fitting fedoras and second-hand cigarette smoke for style. But real fans know that noir is more than just a few visual effects and a cool marketing tool. … Continue reading Art for Art’s Sake