A Deeper Dive into the Duality: Exploring Oda Iselin Sønderland’s Depiction of Inner and Outer Worlds
Oda Iselin Sønderland, of Norwegian-Irish descent, breathes life into her art from London’s vibrant landscape. With her penchant for watercolors and recently, sculpture, she weaves stories of personal experiences, mythical beings, and manga-inspired characters into her creations. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images Of The Close-Up Photographer Of The Year Minimal Challenge
The 2022 Minimal Challenge by the Close-Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has unveiled its winners. Esteemed judges, including Sue Bishop, David Maitland, Ross Hoddinott, and Nigel Atherton of Amateur Photographer, selected the finest minimalist photos from a pool of entrants. The independent CUPOTY Challenge, which happens in November, features a new theme annually.
Tracy Calder, CUPOTY co-founder, explains that they sought ‘Minimal’ imagery — clean, uncluttered photos with few elements. The received entries, ranging from stink bugs to plant seeds, exceeded their expectations.
From 988 submissions, the standout image was “In Her Wedding Dress” by Hungarian photographer Ferenc Kocsis. He won £300 and will have his work displayed in the winner’s gallery for a global audience. The gallery also features nine other impressive photographs, all worthy of recognition and praise.
1st Place: “In Her Wedding Dress” By Ferenc Kocsis
“This female Danube mayfly, swollen with egg clusters, flies over the Danube River in Hungary and lays its eggs close to where it was born. The larvae that live in the riverbed hatch in April, and in the last stage of their development, in August, they fly for the last dance of their one-year life.” Continue reading »
Paint, Text, and Human Psyche: The Unique Artistic Language of Dumontier and Farber
In the world of art, Winnipeg’s own Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber are renowned figures, celebrated as the founding members of the Royal Art Lodge. Their partnership continued even beyond the lodge’s dissolution in 2008. This artistic duo has been crafting a unique brand of paintings, interlaced with whimsical, aphoristic musings and comedic reflections on life’s everyday nuances. Continue reading »
Master of the Brush: Martin Jarrie’s Ascendancy in the World of Illustration and Fine Arts
Martin Jarrie, a mere twenty-year-old from Vendée, was swept away by the call of the canvas and chose to navigate his life toward the realm of painting. Continue reading »
Finding Joy in the Ordinary: Heartwarming Illustrations by Milkyprint
In a whirlwind world that never seems to pause, it’s all too easy for the delicate joys and small blessings peppering our daily lives to slip unnoticed through the cracks. We’re so immersed in the tumult and commotion, perpetually reaching for grander dreams and lofty accomplishments, that we often forget to stop and relish the minuscule miracles that make life truly radiant. Continue reading »
Expanding Meme Horizons: Adobe Photoshop’s Generative AI Fill Unveils Hidden Scenes
A Twitter user with the handle @StepnEurope has tested the new Generative AI Fill feature in Adobe Photoshop. This innovative tool was used to extrapolate the scenes of well-loved classic memes, providing a glimpse beyond their usual frames. Continue reading »
A Brush with Adolescence: Zoe Hawk’s Artistic Exploration of Girlhood and Womanhood
Zoe Hawk, an MFA holder in painting from the University of Iowa, creates captivating works that have been featured in notable publications like New American Paintings and The Oxford American. She has attended artist residencies across Norway, Belgium, Qatar, and the United States and currently resides and works in Doha, Qatar. Continue reading »
Narrating Womanhood: The Art of Romina Bassu and Her Emphasis on Body and Vulnerability
Romina Bassu, an accomplished Italian artist, is based in Rome, where she was born and now carries out her work. She boasts of two academic achievements, one from the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome and another from the Faculty of Fine Arts of Seville. In addition to her home city, Bassu frequently travels to London, Berlin, and Spain, seeking artistic inspiration and research. Continue reading »
Visual Citizens: Designing Digital Realities of the Future World
Digital and virtual realities are shaping our perception of the future world daily, impacting how we perceive spatial design. Design is an intricate display of human creativity reflecting our identity, history, and future direction. Digital realities provide an immersive preview of our future environments’ designs. Visual Citizens, a design studio, showcases the potential of future architectural and cityscape AI-designs. Continue reading »
Expanding Famous Album Covers with Adobe Photoshop’s New Generative Outpainting Feature
Adobe has recently introduced a remarkable feature for upcoming Photoshop version (this feature is also available in latest Photoshop Beta), known as Generative Fill, that is transforming the boundaries of graphic creativity. Continue reading »
Exploring Bizarre Dreamscapes and Deep Emotions Through The Art of Rebekah Rubalcava
Rebekah Rubalcava, born in 1996, is an Arizona-based self-educated oil painter. Her artwork serves as a personal catharsis, navigating through the realms of internal dreamscapes, personal experiences, and deep-seated emotions. Continue reading »
From Bosch to Tattoo: Agnieszka Nienartowicz’s Revolutionary Canvas Interpretations
Renowned Polish artist Agnieszka Nienartowicz wields her oil paints to produce stunningly lifelike portraits of women, distinguishing her work with a signature element – elaborate tattoos. These aren’t simply random designs; they are intricately detailed pieces inspired by the grandeur of classical art, reinterpreting masterpieces from the likes of Hieronymus Bosch and Guido Reni in a modern context. Continue reading »
An Apocalyptic Beauty: The Atmospheric Photographs of Glen Rubsamen
Born in 1957, Glen Rubsamen is a multifaceted artist and writer, whose primary mediums are painting and photography. Rubsamen’s body of work resonates with a documentary-style curiosity, meticulously accumulating images of nature’s dramatic moments. His fascination spans from the romantic spectacle of sunrises and sunsets to luxuriant foliage and apocalyptic visuals. Continue reading »
Maud Madsen’s ‘Daisy Chain’: An Intimate Exploration of the Female Body and the Sanitization of Memory
n her latest series of grand-scale paintings, artist Maud Madsen dives deeper into our emotional ties to particular moments and locales, as well as the purification of memory. Her representations of the female form shed light on often difficult to broach subjects, paving the way for a richer, more unfiltered truth. Continue reading »
The Voisin C14: A Masterpiece of Art Deco Design and Innovative Engineering
During its production from late 1927 to 1932, the Voisin C14 chassis emerged as one of the brand’s most prolific models, with a total of 1,795 units manufactured. Renowned for their stunning aesthetics, many C14s boasted custom bodies inspired by the Art Deco movement, including the iconic Chartre Demi-Berline designed by Andre Lefèbvre for Voisin. Continue reading »
From Pixels to Paintings: Artist Covered Children Faces With Emoji In The Old Paintings And The Result Is Funny
Dito Von Tease, a digital artist residing in Bologna, Italy, embraces anonymity by concealing his true identity behind his pseudonym. With an impressive educational background from renowned Italian schools specializing in fine arts, communication, and design, he embarked on a unique path, juggling dual careers as an art director in prominent advertising agencies while nurturing his passion as an independent digital artist. Continue reading »
Breaking the Boundaries: Visual Exploration of Tourists versus Travelers
Holidify, an influential platform guiding users to discover remarkable travel destinations across Asia, has unveiled a thought-provoking series of images that explore the distinction between tourists and travelers. Continue reading »
Artistic Alchemy: Lila Frenopoulou’s Fusion of Photography and Digital Manipulation
Lila Frenopoulou, a professional photographer and digital artist hailing from the vibrant city of Athens, Greece, is making waves in the art world with her mesmerizing creations. Continue reading »
Robotic Renaissance: Polish Artist Agnieszka Pilat’s Innovative Canvas
Agnieszka Pilat, a modern artist, honed her skills at the Academy of Art University and initially focused on portraiture in San Francisco. Despite her technical skill, her work was overlooked in the abstraction-preferred local art scene. However, an encounter with Paul Stein, an art collector and the developer behind Airbnb’s headquarters, opened a new path. Stein requested a painting of a vintage fire alarm bell, which was the start of Pilat’s artistic breakthrough. Continue reading »
Provoking Reflections on Modern Society in Paweł Kuczyński’s Art
Polish illustrator Paweł Kuczyński (previously featured here and here) intertwines social commentary and satire to craft thought-stirring artworks, challenging us to reconsider life’s absurdities and societal norms. Continue reading »
Capturing Culinary Delights Across the Globe at the 2023 Pink Lady Food Photography Awards
The Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year is a global contest honoring the diversity and artistry in food photography across various applications. The competition’s 25 categories, ranging from magazine food styling to cultural and natural food portrayals, celebrate the cultural breadth of food’s representation in society. The Awards value technical skill, originality, and emotional connection to the subject, whether it’s a simple apple or a baker at work in the early morning. The grand prize winner will be awarded 5,000 GBP (around 6,570 USD).
Overall Winner: Candy Man
Seller Pappu Jaiswal. The photograph was taken in the streets of western Mumbai near the candy floss-selling grounds of the beaches and fairs. It is part of a wider series of images of the sellers, which capture the unique ways used to display the candy goods in the hope of attracting a buyer. “The winning image was part of a personal project – a huge amount of time and thought went into capturing it so it’s great to be recognised by such an esteemed panel of judges” Jon Enoch. Photograph: Jon Enoch/Pink Lady Awards 23 Continue reading »
Unearthing Urban Artifacts with Andrey Syaylev’s Architectural Explorations
Single-type panel buildings, an iconic symbol of urban landscapes, hold a special place in the cultural fabric of many cities. These seemingly gloomy blocks of five-story buildings, with their warm yellow kitchen lights, floral curtains, and balconies brimming with life, have become more than just structures. They are artifacts, a testament to the passage of time, and have become a source of inspiration for contemporary creative practices. Continue reading »
The Art of Hyper-Realistic Tattoos and the Macabre Masterpieces of Sandry Riffard
The world of tattoos has been forever changed by the French artist known for his hyperrealistic macabre designs. Skulls, full skeletons, demons, and zombies are the mainstay of his compositions, creating a chilling yet captivating spectacle. But this artist doesn’t stop at the macabre. Continue reading »
Capturing the Short Shorts Phenomenon in a Photo Journey Through the 70s and 80s
Short shorts, as the name suggests, are a style of shorts that are shorter than the average length. This fashion trend has a history that dates back to the 1930s, when they were donned by Hollywood starlets for publicity photos. Interestingly, their popularity led to a by-law in New York City, which was eventually repealed in 1942, prohibiting women from wearing them. Continue reading »
The Revolutionary Concept of Inflatable Skyscrapers Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future in Urban Landscapes
In a world where architecture and sustainability intersect, the research-based practice ZUMO has taken a leap into the future with their AI-generated series of inflatable skyscrapers. These towering structures, visualized by Midjourney, are not just a figment of imagination but a vision of what our urban landscapes could become. Continue reading »
