Tina Berning Libros

A joyful celebration of lush femininity and quick-witted girlishness, this gorgeous little art book is truly a treasure initself. German artist Tina Berning's international reputation is on the rise, winning her raves in the blog world, and it's easy to see why—her paintings and drawings of women, gathered together here for the first time, are as expressive as they are beautiful. Flitting with ease from nudes to fashion pin-ups, from quick sketches to sultry portraits, Berning's work is by turns playful, provocative, and just plain pretty, and it's ripe to be embraced by fans of contemporary illustration. Nestled between distinctive craft-paper covers, 100 Girls on Cheap Paper is an alluring volume for anyone who loves fine art, fashion, or girls.

Tina Berning creates visual stories in her impressionistic portraits. Those who allow themselves to be captivated by the fine lines and vibrant color nuances of her work will discover a deeper world behind the faces in which all that is human is expressed: sadness, pain, disillusion, happiness, love and hope. In media including ink, pencil, acrylic and crayon on paper, Berning’s work concerns, in her words, an ongoing “exploration of grace.” Regards is the first extensive monograph of this exceptional artist. Co-published with Diogenes, Zurich