The Drolatic Dreams of Pantagruel, Woodcuts by François Desprez from 1565
Here are amazing woodcuts of various bizarre characters from “Les songes drolatiques de Pantagruel” translated into English as “The Drolatic Dreams of Pantagruel” published in 1565. Continue reading »
Stunning Futuristic Wooden Furniture Objects by Alphawood
Alphawood, a company based in Ukraine, is dedicated to crafting furniture that is not only comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but also eco-friendly and smart. Continue reading »
The Superb Wooden Sculptures by Hans Panscha
When we think of artists, we imagine their masterpieces displayed on gallery walls or resting on ornate pedestals. But Hans Panschar is no ordinary artist. Hailing from Berg, Germany, Panschar doesn’t just create – he lives and breathes his art. Continue reading »
Meet Michael Davydov, The Artist Who Makes Tiny Fantasy Worlds Out of Wood and Paper
From war-torn Ukraine to peaceful Denmark, a self-taught artist has found a way to express his creativity and imagination through miniature worlds. Michael Davydov is an artist who makes whimsical tiny sculptures that range from idyllic countryside scenes to little houses on the moon and even complete small towns. Continue reading »
S2VICTOR’s Exquisite Wooden Toy Collection: A Blend of Minimalism and Imagination
Korean design studio S2VICTOR has unveiled a captivating series of handcrafted wooden toys that embody the essence of minimalist design. These charming vehicles not only ignite the imagination of both children and adults but also serve as a delightful medium for strengthening familial bonds. With their educational benefits, S2VICTOR’s wooden toys offer an immersive experience that fosters creativity and learning. Continue reading »
The Intersection of Tradition and Modernity: A Closer Look at Max Gärtner’s Wood Carvings
In the bustling city of Berlin, Max Gärtner is creating stunning works of art that merge traditional craftsmanship with modern design elements. Gärtner’s intricate wood carvings feature highly detailed depictions of animals and humans, showcasing his unparalleled level of precision and skill. Continue reading »
Artist Used AI To Find Out What Hollywood Legends Would Look Like In The Future
Audrey Hepburn
Do you ever get lost in the glamour of old Hollywood? The legends of Tinseltown have created a magical time capsule that enchants us with nostalgia, sophistication, beloved storylines, and vintage aesthetics that remain etched in our minds. Continue reading »
This Agency Creates Plywood Renderings of Modernist Buildings
Helen Waites founded Plyconic, a London design studio specializing in 3D artworks depicting postwar modernist architecture using layers of plywood. Her inspiration came from observing the changing light and shadows at the Barbican in London, leading her to start a Kickstarter campaign. Continue reading »
The Coffee Poured Into This Cup Is Actually a Wooden Sculpture
It’s hard to believe, but your eyes are playing tricks on you. The black liquid you see being poured into the cup in the photo below is actually just expertly sculpted and painted wood. Continue reading »
Rare Photos of A Young and Then Still-Unknown Marylin Monroe Hiking in The Woods, 1950
Ed Clark/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images/Mashable/Wikimedia Commons
These photos were taken in 1950 by Life Magazine photographer Ed Clark who got a call from a friend at 20th Century Fox about a “hot tomato” the studio had just signed. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Superb Sculptures and Installations Using Wood & Resin
Blake Mcfarland is a retired professional baseball player who now creates incredible sculptures using a number of different materials including wood, epoxy, metal, recycled tires and more. Continue reading »
Spectacualr Photographs of The Woodland Trust’s Tree of The Year 2022 Nominees
Five gargantuan oaks, one of which is said to have provided the inspiration for the fantasy land of Narnia, and a spectacular ‘portal rowan’ are among the unique specimens in the running to be crowned the Woodland Trust’s tree of the year for 2022.
Waverley Abbey yew, Farnham, Surrey
A truly spectacular yew, with roots that grow into and around the ruins of Waverley Abbey – the first monastery founded in Britain 900 years ago by the reforming Cistercian religious order. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536, the abbey was dismantled. It is a beautiful tree with roots that sprawl out above ground before plunging into the earth. Its multi-stemmed form is dotted with holes, crevices and areas of decay that provide a habitat for other species. Age: The exact age is unknown but it can not be more than 480 years old. Photograph: Woodland Trust Continue reading »
Insert Brain Here: Absurd Situations And Silly Humor In Funny Comics By Paul Woods
Paul Woods aka “Woodsy” is a 41-year-old cartoonist and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. He creates hilarious single-panel comics, and you might find it hard to keep a smile off your face when scrolling through them. Paul is a big fan of using puns and word play to make his single-paneled comics come to life. Continue reading »
Stunning Vintage Photos of Woody Station Wagons From the 1960s and 1970s
The iconic American woody (or woodie) wagon dates back to the very beginning of automobile manufacture when car frames were originally made of timber. As metal took over and timber content diminished throughout the 1920s, certain models stubbornly refused to go all-metal. Continue reading »
Italian Artist Creates Dreamlike Figurative Wood Sculptures
Italian artist Willy Verginer creates dreamlike figurative wood sculptures. A 60-year-old Italian artist who lives and works in Ortisei BZ, South Tyrol, and whose works are located in numerous private and public collections, both Italian and international. Continue reading »
Crazy Woodworking Projects That Demonstrate The Mad Talent And Skills That Some People Have
It’s incredible what people can do using their hands. Some hands perform surgeries and extinguish fires. Others draw beautiful landscapes, harvest crops from lands, or turn wood into furniture, sculptures, houses, guitars, you name it. This post is all about celebrating the latter – the art and craft of woodworking. Continue reading »
Cute and Soulful: Wooden Toys Wood Youmind
Wood Youmind is an artist from Thailand. He mostly makes wooden toys of varying degrees of charm, but sometimes he also creates toys out of junk. Wood Youmind’s work is wonderful and has a sense of childlike simplicity and innocence – anyway, the nicest crafts. Continue reading »
Embroidered Sculptures of Woodland Treasures by Amanda Cobbett
Every day, Amanda Cobbett walks her dog in the Surrey Hills and observes the minute changes in the woodland around her. The embroidery artist takes note of the different lichen, fungi and bark patterns she finds in different parts of the forest; later, using photographs and a magnifying light, she recreates them in painstaking detail out of thread, paper, papier-mache and silk. Continue reading »
Woodstock Castle: One of The Craziest Homes We’ve Ever Seen
With soaring turrets and a striking stone facade, 450 Brickyard Road in Woodstock, Connecticut, is a home fit for a king or queen – or at least anyone willing to shell out a royal sum. The estate, dubbed “Woodstock Castle,” or the “Chrismark Castle.” Continue reading »
Stunning Photos of A Black Panther Playing in The Snowy Woods of Siberia Shared by Owner
Luna the panther was rescued from a travelling zoo when its mother refused to feed the cub. The black panther was born in captivity as the travelling zoo that had her mother was moving across Siberia. Continue reading »
Grotesque, Occult, and Bizarre Images by William Mortensen, the Forgotten Hollywood Photographer
Photographer Ansel Adams, whose beautiful black and white landscapes full of mountains still grace both museum and office walls, called fellow photographer William Mortensen “the Anti-Christ” for what he did to the art of photography. Continue reading »
Haunting Photographic Self-Portraits by Francesca Woodman From the 1970s
Francesca Woodman (April 3, 1958 – January 19, 1981) is best known for photographing herself. But her pictures are not self-portraits in the traditional sense. She is often nude or semi-nude and usually seen half hidden or obscured – sometimes by furniture, sometimes by slow exposures that blur her figure into a ghostly presence. These beautiful and yet unsettling images seem fleeting but also suggest a sense of timelessness. Continue reading »
Japanese Artist Creates the Most Amazing Wood Sculptures You’ll Ever See
A Japanese woodworker has developed a “three-dimensional wood inlay” technique that allows him to create exceptional artworks that require no coloring whatsoever. Continue reading »
“Slices”: Delicious Treats For Your Eyes by Danny Eastwood
Award-winning photographer Danny Eastwood was not born with a camera around his neck. Instead, as a child, he honed his ability to hold his breath for long periods and played a lot of underwater hockey, eventually representing his country in his chosen sport. Continue reading »
Ukrainian Artist Spent Seven Month to Create This Relief Wood Carving
According to Oleksandr Hrytsai: “Hello! I am Oleksandr Hritsay, and you are on my channel about woodcarving.
If you want a relief wood carving for your home or office, you can visit my store on Etsy, write to me and place an order. We will select a plot for the relief, discuss all the details. Continue reading »
