Watercolor Painter Uses Traditional Techniques To Reveal Expressive Faces Of Tibet
Chinese artist Liu Yungsheng is one of the leading watercolor painters of his generation. Making use of inherited traditional techniques, Yungsheng creates hyperrealistic portraits that convey a trademark observational style. Each depiction seems more photograph than painting, as Yungsheng’s portraits seem to come alive by capturing his subjects, down to the smallest detail. Continue reading »
21 Absolute Benefits Of Having A Cat
We are crazy about our cats! And there are so many reasons why. Lingvistov (previously) has already published a guide on the benefits of having cats. Now you can get this awesome book for your cat friends, cat relatives, fellow cat ladies and cat appreciators and yourself of course! Continue reading »
Sylvia Plath: The Fig Tree
Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was an American poet and author. Showing a talent for poetry at a young age (she had a poem published when she was 8), Plath earned a scholarship to Smith College, where she wrote hundreds of poems and had her work published in national magazines. Continue reading »
How A Dog Should Wear Pants?
Image credits: Jared Keller
How would a dog wear pants? This twisted question has been plaguing the Internet at least since November, when a Yik Yak user posed the question, and then BuzzFeed polled its readers. Fast-forward to December when FB page Utopian Raspberry user “Norbert” posted a stylized illustration of the same question, which was then re-tweeted by Maxim editor Jared Keller, who went on to interview “Norbert.” Continue reading »
20 Fantastic Works Of Street Art That Brightened Up Our Streets Last Year
Street art, just like any other form of art, is constantly evolving. Once, it consisted of only lonesome frescoes; nowadays, however, grandiose festivals are held where the soul of these otherwise hard-to-see artists is revealed to the world. Every single one of them has a distinctive style and captivates the viewer with something of their own: sometimes it’s the scale of the work, sometimes their humour; others captivate us with their superb use of the environment. Continue reading »
Cultural Torture: An Offensive And Ironic Guide To Pissing People Off In Their Own Countries
Oops. An offensive guide to cultural torture: comics that explain how to piss people off in their own countries. By Cale of ‘Things In Squares.’ Continue reading »
Fascinating Street Art in France Using 30,000 Origamis
Check out these colorful street art installations composed of 30,000 origami pieces created by French artist Mademoiselle Maurice with the help of hundreds of volunteers. As part of Maurice’s participation in the 2013 ARTAQ Festival in Angers, France, they created a rainbow portrait along the banks of the Maine river and colored the pathway leading to the Montée St-Maurice Cathedral. Continue reading »
What Makes Cats Different From Dogs
We all know that cats can be selfish, rude and lazy, whilst dogs are always cheerful, often playful and basically irrepressible. We love them equally for having these unique qualities and providing some well-needed entertainment in our lives. Continue reading »
The Fear Of Post-Apocalypse In Dark Illustrations By Pavel Proskurin
Pavel Proskurin is a talented Illustrator based in Ukraine. His works are full of details. The artist has a dark, strange and mature universe. The environments he paints are gloomy and the creatures really horrible. Continue reading »
Appreciate What You Have And Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
We live in a society in which, in one way or another, everyone compares themselves to others. This in turn gives rise to a devastating feeling — jealousy. The following comic strip really helps you think about how this feeling is actually meaningless, and how important it is to appreciate what we have. Continue reading »
The 17 Coolest Signatures Of Famous People Throughout History
Nowadays, most of us sign our names on checks and documents in plain ol’ cursive. But some signatures are way better than others, whether they’re elaborate illustrations, cool designs, or simply gorgeous handwriting. Continue reading »
There Are Only Two Kinds Of People In This World
Everyone possesses a whole number of characteristics which make them unique. Yet there are certain things which all of us have in common. Continue reading »
Heartwrenching Illustration Series Follows An Elderly Man In His Pursuit Of Happiness
It’s been said that happiness is a journey and not a destination. Glimmers of happiness can often be found in the smallest of things, and in the tiniest of life’s details. This series of illustrations by Josef Lee follows the journey of an elderly man in his pursuit of happiness. Entitled Wake Me Up At Happy Land, it’s a short, almost wordless picture-story about a man travelling the world in search of the ‘Happy Land’. Continue reading »
Two Friends Start Free Mobile Laundry Service For Homeless
Two guys from Brisbane, Australia have taken it upon themselves to found a charity – Orange Sky Laundry, that offers a free mobile laundry service to the Australian Homeless. They’ve now officially been washing clothes for a month. Continue reading »
Women’s Everyday Problems Illustrated By Romanian Artist
As mentioned on Bored Panda, life can get real tough when a Youtube “smokey eyes” make-up tutorial turns you into a raccoon instead of a dazzling beauty. Or when you wake up in the morning looking like Chewbacca. At least we can laugh about it together with Cassandra Calin, a Romanian artist, whose amusing illustrations about women’s everyday problems get straight to the point.
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Artist Creates A Christmas Miracle On Windows Of A Children’s Hospital
Tom Baker, an artist from Britain, became known for his unusual hobby: he creates stunning window scenes using snow aerosol spray. People enjoyed his work so much that he was soon flooded with comissions, first from his friends, but then a few organizations reached out as well asking him to decorate their windows for the winter holidays. Continue reading »
Men & Momen — We Are So Different
Sometimes one can’t help but wonder whether men and women are really from the same planet. Mind you, we’re not saying it just for the sake of saying it, in fact, there is a great deal of things we do differently without even realizing it.
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16 Images That Perfectly Capture How Completely Nuts Modern Life Has Become
British illustrator John Holcroft’s work is a fascinating mixture of retro-style illustrations combined with satirical commentary on modern-day society. The focus of his pieces span a wide range, tackling everything from our obsession with social media and technology to media’s role in the rise of obesity, the influence of banks, and, of course, politics. Continue reading »
These Images Beautifully Explain Why Reproductive Justice Affects All Of Us
In 2011, an artist and activist named Megan Smith launched the Repeal Hyde Art Project. The Hyde Amendment is a little-known law that bans the government from using federal funds to cover abortion. Passed in 1976, it’s a provision on the annual appropriations bill, not a permanent law. This means that every year, there’s an opportunity to not include the Hyde Amendment. But every year, it gets passed again. Combining her art with some activism seemed to make sense. Continue reading »
17 Wonderfully Tender Illustrations Dedicated To Our Beloved Moms
Being a mom is the hardest job in the world. Mom will always listen and understand; she will always give us useful advice, celebrate our victories alongside us and help us get through the most difficult times. These warm and wonderfully tender illustrations will make you want to hug your mom. Continue reading »
How To Drive Him Crazy In Bed, In 6 Easy And Ironic Steps
Couples who have reached the point of sharing a bed, be it a sleepover or moving in together, know that cuddling isn’t all that happens between the sheets. If you need guidance on said things, check out illustrator Gemma Correll’s step-by-step visuals to drive your guy (or gal) crazy in bed.
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You Won’t Believe What These Artists Can Draw Now…
Great artists didn’t make their masterpieces in a day. Some of them spend months, others 10 years on a painting. When it comes to getting a beautiful picture, talent is worth little to nothing if no patience is applied. Continue reading »
Mom Illustrates Her Everyday Motherhood Problems
Natalia Sabransky is a freelance illustrator from Argentina who became a mom two and a half years ago. Since then, she’s taken to drawing humorous comics based on those everyday adventures that are routine for new moms. Continue reading »
Sweet Disney Princesses Stalked By Villains From Hell
For his latest imaginative series artist and illustrator Rodolfo Loaiza Ontiveros had the novel idea of pairing the much-loved Disney Princesses with the world’s most infamous villains which we’ve all come to fear. Continue reading »
How Your Life Changes When You Have Children
When you have children, life changes a little — all parents know this. The author of blog ’La P’tite Bête’ is an expert in this field. He has shown through his simple but ingenious pictures the changes new moms and dads face in their lives. Continue reading »
