Oslo Davis

Oslo Davis reimagines art terms

In a new series of illustrated postcards available as a free gift with purchase only at the Art Guide Bookstore, Oslo Davis takes on classic and contemporary art terms and genres and reimagines what they could be referring to.

AI-Generated Art? Bring it on!

Artists need not fear the spectre of AI-generated art. Instead, Oslo Davis suggests, we need to start reaping the rewards.

“Artists have a role in restoring damaged landscapes”: Raymond Arnold and Helena Demczuk’s ode to Queenstown

Illustrator Oslo Davis recently spent time with Raymond Arnold and Helena Demczuk at their Queenstown “creative lab” PressWEST, where the artist couple support exhibitions and workshops that not only centre printmaking, but care for land ravaged by mining.

We regret to inform you…

… that, despite receiving only a few entries of pretty average quality, you still didn’t win the life-changing $250,000 art prize.

Reciting ‘The Artist’s Prayer’

“Our funding provider, who funds art from heaven…” When arts funding feels akin to faith, illustrator Oslo Davis recites ‘The Artist’s Prayer’.

When everyone’s a Critic

Everyone is capable of taking on the posture of an art critic. An adult thinks their child could paint that, then a child comments their dog could draw that—and as illustrator Oslo Davis shows us, the cycle of criticism goes around.

Oslo Davis: Beware the art enabler

Illustrator Oslo Davis questions if you should always listen to that little voice inside your head.

Exercising the funny muscle

One of Australia’s renowned illustrators, Oslo Davis, gives us a glimpse into the motivations, meaning and humour behind a recent collection of drawings.

Isolated Adventures in Art

There has never been a better time to avoid art. However, as Oslo Davis discovered, the internet makes it ridiculously easy to stay connected to the art world, whether you like it or not.