The Trick Copy On These Clever Ads Shows Another Side To Homelessness
Here’s a clever outdoor campaign from Publicis London for the homelessness charity Depaul that manages to tell two different stories with the same copy. The ads are being placed on corners, with text on each side. If you read only the left side, the copy is all about the negative ideas people have about giving up a spare room to a homeless youth. But reading them in full, the ads actually argue for the benefits of volunteering.
“There’s another side to the story,” says the tagline. Continue reading »
Feeling Sad? The ‘Emergency Compliments’ Will Cheer You Up
Feeling grouchy? The Emergency Compliment website gives you exactly that, an emergency compliment. Its thoughtful entries will certainly make you smile. Don’t take things seriously. Here, have some more compliments below! Continue reading »
“Super Best Friends”: Friendships Are Everywhere We Look!
Actually, it is not necessary to have a lot of friends especially if they’re not real and instantly disappear when you desperately need someone to lean on. In fact, one is enough, one whom you can call your best friend who will be there for you no matter what. Italian illustrator and designer Mauro Gatti celebrates friendship through his adorable book entitled “Super Best Friends”. The artist believes that smile is the cheapest way to be happy. Continue reading »
“The Life of Art” Cartoon Quotes Inspired By Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut, is a 20th-century American writer known for his humanist beliefs. Reading motivating quotes like his really makes someone’s day brighter and more positive. Fortunately, an exceptional artist named Gavin Aung Than thought of a website inspired by quotes from famous people that are adapted to cartoons. Continue reading »
Inspiring Photo Quotes By Alander Wong
‘Photo Quote‘, a self-project by Hong Kong based Designer Alander Wong, which aims to make a Photo Quote a day in one year. Continue reading »
Photographer Ask Strangers To Reveal Their Deepest Regrets In Life
Romaninan photographer Alecsandra Raluca Drăgoi has recognized the regrets people carry and provided them with an outlet to relieve their regrets. Drăgoi started a project, “Which Is Your Biggest Regret?” that puts people on the spot to admit their biggest regret. Continue reading »
Beautiful Tilt-shift Reimaginations Of Van Gogh Masterpieces
Artcyclopedia features a showcase of some of Vincent Van Gogh’s most memorable pieces with a new twist. In this stunning collection of images, we see a new take on Van Gogh’s work through tilt-shift photography. Tilt-shift is a technique where a photographer make use of a high camera angle and short depth of field to make a scene look miniature. The effect can also be simulated in Photoshop. This tilt-shift technique has been used here to reimagine some of Van Gogh’s most beloved works, and the gorgeous results will blow you away! Continue reading »
The Story Of The Tiniest Jedi
According to an author, Aly Flock: “So Caza and I watched the Jedi training academy over at Disneyland and had a conversation that inspired this. Incidentally the most common criticism I’ve received from publishers of childrens’ books is that my writing is not age appropriate.” Continue reading »
“Unminding Sky”: Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings Looking Through Rainy Windshields
“Revisited”. (Painting by Gregory Thielker)
When he’s driving, New York-based painter Gregory Thielker takes in the views that change from moment to moment: the road, the sky, other cars. “Inside the car it’s easy to forget the outside temperature, humidity, the noise of the road”, he says. “But something happens when rain interrupts the view: the lens through which we are seeing is revealed. Water both obscures and highlights the landscape”. Gregory Thielker’s exhibition “Between here and now” will be at Castor Gallery in lower Manhattan from early March 2016. Continue reading »
These Photos Of Children Fighting Monsters From Their Nightmares Are Adorable
Photographer Laure Fauvel has brought to life monsters that haunt children’s nightmares. Armed with sticks, wands and swords, the eight- and nine year-olds appear to be getting the upper hand against their foes. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates Dazzling Realistic Portraits Of Pictures In Pictures
Modern art sensation Tigran Tsitoghdzyan began painting at five years old and by ten years old, he already had an international exhibit that traveled to Spain, Russia, America, and Japan. After beginning his sensational career as a child prodigy in the art world, he has formed his own individual style that he dubs “hyperrealism”. He completed a degree in Fine Arts at ECAV in Switzerland and currently lives in New York City. Take a look at this list of paintings that showcase the world through the artistic gaze of this amazing artist on the rise! Continue reading »
15 Exquisite Illustrations Which Sum Up Perfectly How Much We Love Our Pets
Pets always fill our home with a carefree, cheerful, and joyful atmosphere, and they don’t expect anything in return. They’re quite simply devoted to us, every day, all day. If you’ve ever been luck enough to own one, then you understand what unconditional love means. You know this feeling from all those times when you waited the whole day to come back home and stroke your cat or pet your dog.
So, we collected the 15 sweetest illustrations we could find which we think really show the incredible depth of love we have for our feline and canine friends. Go and hug your cat or dog right now! They deserve it. Continue reading »
Clever ‘Lose The Waterbeard’ Campaign By John Keatley
Seattle-based advertising and editorial photographer John Keatley worked with MiiR Bottles in creating this clever Lose the Waterbeard campaign. Ian Goode of Gigantic Squid helped him make the waterbeard magic. Continue reading »
Derek Zoolander By Annie Leibovitz
Ben Stiller covers American Vogue‘s February 2016 issue as Derek Zoolander, to promote the release of Zoolander 2. The Actor is joined by Penélope Cruz and photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Continue reading »
This Art Director Beautifully Redesigns Homeless People’s Signs
America’s homeless face myriad challenges, from mental illness to problems with addiction and substance abuse to amateur typography. The last of those is something that a Chicago art director is trying to address through a project called The Urban Type Experiment. Continue reading »
World’s Largest Railway Model Is Now On Google “Mini” Street View
Google’s Street View, that lets you explore the world through the virtual eyes of street level cameras, has now shrunk itself to the size of a thumb, so that you can experience the world’s largest miniature model railway as if it has been blown to real size. Continue reading »
Whatever You Are, Be A Good One: Inspiring Quotes Illustrated By Lisa Congdon
Totally inspiring quotes illustrated by Lisa Congdon in her latest book called ‘Whatever You Are, Be A Good One’. The title is a pretty good advice in itself. Continue reading »
12 Reasons Why I Love Her
Love is in the air! We want to tell our loved ones that we care and want to do everything just to keep them happy! Because they are so important for us. Because they’re different. Because of the way they laugh. Because they’re so funny that you want to talk to them forever. Because for some inexplicable reason they stay with us and aren’t planning to leave. Continue reading »
’25 Things I’ve Learned’ – Artist Writes 25 Inspiring Advices
A few time ago, artist Sean Wes shares 25 things he learned when he turned 25 through the beautiful typography of old-fashioned handwriting. All are very good advice, not just personally but professionally. Here they are in no particular order. Hope you’ll get inspired too! Continue reading »
16 Moms Who’re Proud Of Their Perfect Imperfections
Photographer Neely Coeur Fox has first-hand knowledge on just how difficult it can be for young mothers to perceive their new post-pregnancy bodies, which used to be impeccable not so long ago, but changed dramatically after childbirth. So, Neely decided to organize photoshoots that would help women to change the way they feel about themselves and to see their own special beauty — the beauty of motherhood.
She shared her hopes and goals for the project in a blog post. The response was amazing, as Neely received emails from about 30 women and 16 of them agreed to be photographed. Continue reading »
30 Surprising Facts You Might Not Know About
This series called Learn Something Every Day is a self initiated project by UK based design studioYoung. The project contains surprising facts drawn in cute copic doodles. Find out something you might not know about below. Continue reading »
Harry Potter Fans Created A Fitting Tribute To Alan Rickman On Platform 9 3/4
Alan Rickman’s untimely passing devastated his peers and fans alike, spurring an onslaught of social media tributes. Not to be outdone, Harry Potter fans found the perfect way to honor the memory of Rickman and Snape, turning Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross into a shrine to the late actor. Letters and flowers (especially lilies… sob) piled up by the wall that we wish we could run through to catch the Hogwarts express. Continue reading »
Cute And Clever Illustrations By Jaco Haasbroek
If you are looking for something that could lighten up your somewhat heavy day, here is a treat for you – cute and clever illustrations by Cape Town-based artist and designer Jaco Haasbroek. Check them out and for sure you would end up having bright smiles on your faces. Continue reading »
Fantastical Paintings Of Animals Within Post-Apocalyptic Environments By Martin Wittfooth
Martin Wittfooth transposes the temperament we typically associate with large animals to those much smaller, painting foxes and birds as the heroic victors of this works while making larger animals much more passive and calm. Each of his paintings feature these creatures in environments that deviate from the peaceful surrounding we would expect—trash and decay littering the the ground while smog fills the sky. Continue reading »
It’s Not Just Art. It’s Sm(art): Sebastian Pytka Illustrates The Important Problems Of The Modern World
Sebastian Pytka, polish artist and graphic designer. Take up topic of everyday reality, that affects each of us, but often portrayed by sophisticated wordplay and metaphors. He does not avoid drawing attention to the important problems of the modern world and reveals to observers of their own personal way of thinking. Subsequent attempts to interpret his works bring out to viewers the next hidden meanings and each detail of his paintings carries deep symbolism. Continue reading »
