Realistic Paintings by Tomona Matsukawa Take Fragments of Everyday Life and Reconstruct Them
The realistic and somewhat theatrical oil paintings of Kyoto-based artist Tomona Matsukawa are inspired by interactions with other women of her generation, frequently strangers. The artist uses startling statements or unforgettable conversation events to inspire her subject matter and title. Continue reading »
Stunning Retro Cover Illustrations from The Satirical German-Language Magazine “Kladderadatsch”
The satirical German-language magazine Kladderadatsch (meaning “Crash” in an onomatopoeic sense) was launched in Berlin on May 7, 1848. Continue reading »
Valery Slauk’s Magnificent Creepy Folk and Mythological Artistry
Valery Slauk, a celebrated Belarusian artist, specializes in book art and easel graphics, particularly employing the etching technique. His work delves into Slavic mythology, crafting captivating worlds that blend literary inspiration with boundless imagination. Continue reading »
Japanese Mythological Creature Illustrations by Shigeru Mizuki
Shigeru Mizuki is most famous as the pioneer of Youkai-related manga. Youkai are creatures drawn from Japanese mythology, spirits that have many shapes and may be evil, or kind, or a little of both. Continue reading »
The Beer Advertising Posters Designed by Henry Jerome Schile in The 19th Century Are Truly Remarkable!
German-American artist Henry Jerome Schile was born in Oberharmersbach, Baden-Württemberg, in 1829. He emigrated to the US in 1851 and worked in New York in the middle of the 19th century. Continue reading »
“From Ash and Dust, Ignite”: Hyperrealistic Drawings by Dylan Eakin
His portraits are so lifelike that they are considered to be examples of pencil craftsmanship. Dylan Eakin is able to capture not only humans’ faces but also the fundamental core of human emotions through the hyperrealistic drawings he creates. Continue reading »
Artist Honors Diversity of Women With Her Unreserved Illustrations
For an extensive duration, our society has enforced impractical beauty standards on women, compelling conformity to predetermined appearances, behaviors, and emotions. Fortunately, a gradual shift has occurred, dismantling these unrealistic expectations and fostering acceptance of women in their authentic forms. Continue reading »
Exploring the Vibrant 1970s Graffiti Scene of Boston Through The Photos of Jacobson Marciano
In Boston’s bustling 1970s music scene, British bands were key. Fans of X-Ray Spex, Billy Idol, Sham 69, and the Buzzcocks spray-painted their names on Boston’s walls. Continue reading »
The Superb Bizarre Vintage Surrealist Illustrations by Alfred Kubin
Alfred Kubin, a Bohemian printmaker and illustrator, was a key Symbolist and Expressionist figure. Supernatural animals and sexual brutality were common in his imaginative black-and-white illustrations. Continue reading »
Spectacular Illustrations, Covers and Editorials by Klaus Kremmerz
Klaus Kremmerz enjoys working remotely on his laptop, iPad, or cintiq Wacom. Continue reading »
The Superb Minimalist Illustrations by Noma Bar
Artist, illustrator, and graphic designer Noma Bar was born in 1973. His work has featured in Time Out London, BBC, Random House, The Observer, The Economist, and Wallpaper*. Continue reading »
A Brush with Culture: Unveiling Chris Leib’s Astronauts and Bonobo Chimps
Chris Leib finished his anthropology degree at UC Berkeley but became an illustrator. After studying at the San Francisco Academy of Art and apprenticing with a portrait painter, he became a full-time artist. Continue reading »
Artist Paints Superb Pictures of The Snowy North of Russia, and Inspired by Her Trip to The Baikonur Cosmodrome
Nastya Miro is a Moscow realist artist, graduated from the School-Studio of Variety, Film and Television, All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimova (VGIK). Continue reading »
A Series of Ironic Illustrations of Pepe the Frog by Luca Boni of Naples
Pepe the Frog is a cartoon character that originated from a comic series called “Boy’s Club,” created by artist Matt Furie in 2005. Pepe is depicted as a humanoid frog with large, bulging eyes, typically seen lounging or engaging in various activities. Continue reading »
Life Turns out To Be More Complicated: Heartwarming Illustrations by Natasha Garlukovich
Natasha Garlukovich is an artist from Belarus. She studied design in Minsk and in 2020, she moved to Warsaw, Poland. Continue reading »
The Superb Concept Artworks by Amin Faramarzian
Amin Faramarzian, based in Turkey, is a freelance illustrator with a background in graphic design and animation. Continue reading »
Urban by Accident: The Modern Graffiti Art by Yann L’Outsider
Yann Le Berre, also known as Yann L’Outsider, was born in 1984. Introduced to graffiti at 17, he was drawn into the exhilarating rush of instinctive creation amidst the margins of legality. Continue reading »
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 »
Le Vampir Glorieux: Bizarre Vintage Paintings of Vamprires by Boleslaw Biegas
The Third Vampire Metamorphosis, 1916 – 1917
The surrealist Polish artist Boleslaw Biegas produced a wealth of works in both painting and sculpture. Continue reading »
Amazing Illustrations and Posters Designed by Duilio Cambellotti in the Early 20th Century
Fine di Secolo, Acqua Progressiva Insuperabile, circa 1900
Italian applied artist, illustrator, painter, sculptor, and designer Duilio Cambellotti (1876–1960) was involved in the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau movements, and his impact extended beyond the aesthetic and political to the social and political. His fidelity to agrarian motifs and versatility across a broad spectrum of visual and design disciplines have earned him recognition. Continue reading »
“Only Human”: Impressive Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings by Beau White
Australian figurative and hyperrealist oil painter Beau White explores the darker aspect of human nature through absurdism and nightmare images. His art infuses “real world” environments with bizarre and unexpected handcrafted components to produce fresh, frightening, and humorous viewpoints on the commonplace. Continue reading »
Graphic Designer and Visual Artist Creates Superb Vibrant Posters
Based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Jerry-Lee Bosmans is a designer and visual artist. His graphic art is generally distinguished by vivid colors and striking compositions. Continue reading »
Provocative and Humorous Vintage T-Shirt Slogans
Remember those iron-on transfers that were sold in magazines telling us to Nuke the Whales? We wanted to know whether they were still available when we initially praised the magnificent 1970s T-Shirt. Continue reading »
Brushstrokes of Brilliance: Unveiling the Multifaceted Poster by Andrzej Pągowski
Born in 1953, Andrzej Pągowski received his degree from Poznan, Poland’s State University of Arts. Since 1977, he has created about two thousand posters for Polish and international clients. Continue reading »
Graphic Designer Created Digital Collages On Life As A Small Business Owner
Helen Garfield owns a marketing and graphic design agency and is also a graphic designer. Through her artwork, she hopes to portray the experience of being a solopreneur. Helen elucidates the marketing and technology obstacles that company owners have while trying to grow their internet presence. Continue reading »
