Me & My Other Me
Colombian graphic artist Fulvio Obregon has created a series of illustrations capturing famous artists reflected with their figures from the past. Continue reading »
Artist Henry Hargreaves Decided To Show What Happens After The Water In A Popular Drinks Is Boiled Away
When New Zealand-based artist Henry Hargreaves heard a health professional call soda “the cigarettes of our generation”, he wanted to find a way to represent the risk visually. Continue reading »
Nir Hod Paints Scornful Children
Israeli artist Nir Hod once told Interview Magazine, his greatest discovery was that “it’s not easy getting older.” In his painting series “Genius,” Hod pulls at the tension between childhood and adulthood and breaks open a space in between innocence and inurement. Continue reading »
Alluring And Emotive Multimedia Works By Candice Bohannon
California based artist Candice Bohannon creates alluring and emotive figurative works using a multitude of media. Her subjects are often portrayed alone and drifting into sleep, emoting solitude and tranquility in their quieter moments. Continue reading »
It’s The End Of The World: Artist Steve McGhee Creates Horrific And Tragic Photo Manipulations Of Catastrophes
The guru of photography manipulations Steve McGhee. Let him say for himself: “My work reflects a personal interest in things human beings have little or no control over. We walk through life feeling like we’re indestructible, while in reality, we’re just the opposite. In the days and weeks following a major catastrophes, people tend to reboot – we get shocked back into being human. That is to say, we react in an undeniably human way… whenever tragedy strikes in the world people come together to help those directly affected. It’s just too bad we have to be reminded that we’re human in such terrible ways.” Continue reading »
Street Artist Projects Fashionista Animals On Buildings In Paris
French artist Julien Nonnen, has created “Safari Urbain,” a collection of human-like fashionista animal images that have been projected on buildings throughout Paris.
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Introducing Michael Najjar, The First Artist In Space
Michael Najjar has gone to the edge of tomorrow and captured what the future of space travel might look like. His project Outer Space was created while he trained for the so-far ill-fated Virgin Galactic project, flying at twice the speed of sound in a MIG-29. The results are a study in the possibilities of 21st-century celestial flight. He will travel into not-so-deep space later this year, Branson-permitting. Continue reading »
If Disney Characters Used Instagram, This Is What You’d See
Like many of us, freelancer Italian illustrator Simona Bonafini grew up with all manner of childhood characters from Hercules, Alice In Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty to Cinderella and Aladdin. Continue reading »
An Introverted Artist Details The Struggles Of An Introverted Life
Being an introvert in an extrovert’s world is tiring. Some people just don’t understand how wonderful it is to get away from people, lock the front door and watch Netflix until the weekend is over. While an extrovert obtains gratification from the outside world, an introvert prefers their own company and spends less time in large groups. Continue reading »
“Cat Jenga” is a Brand New Challenging Game for Feline Fanatics
Of course there’s a cat Jenga game, of course there is! In the age of the Internet, cats are everywhere and you can’t really escape them, so Chinese company Comma came up with a game where participants balance wooden cats on top of each other in the hope of placing the last wooden cat on the cat tower and becoming the Cat Jenga champion! Continue reading »
Realistic Wheat-Pasted Figures Playfully Interact with Parisian Streets
Artist Charles Leval, aka Levalet, continues to delight us with his wheat-pasted characters that cleverly interact with their surroundings. Using the streets of Paris as his playground, Levalet installs the realistically-rendered, life-sized figures on tattered buildings and boarded-up windows, sometimes combining his giant drawings with ornate fountains to create the illusion that these architectural elements have suddenly sprung to life. Continue reading »
Creative Employees Transform Their Office with ‘Star Wars’ Murals Made of 3,597 Post-Its
Viking is a company that isn’t afraid to let their employees get creative— especially when a new Star Wars film is soon to be released. Using a total of 3,597 post-it notes, four employees created spectacular murals of four iconic characters: Yoda, R2D2, Darth Vader, and a Stormtrooper. Continue reading »
This Is What Disney Princesses Would Look Like As Pin Up Girls
Disney princesses illustrated as pin up girls by artist Andrew Tarusov. Continue reading »
Colorful Paintings Capture the Endless Freedom of the Open Road
East Hampton, Long Island-based artist Grant Haffner paints vivid landscapes inspired by the beautiful country roads and bodies of water of his hometown. Continue reading »
Mexico’s Mural Art is Getting a Modern Makeover
In this September 1, 2015 photo, a mural by Beatriz Avila Haro from the Street Art Chilango cooperative, decorates the exterior wall of Delirio restaurant in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City. Murals and street art have a long history in Mexico. Beginning in the 1920’s, Diego Rivera, David Siqueiros, and Jose Orozco painted public buildings with social and political messages, establishing murals as a pre-eminent Mexican art form. (Photo by Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo)
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“Girl Power” By Kelly Reemtsen
Kelly Reemtsen mixes it up with 50’s glam and hints of the macabre. Heroines are wielding an axe, shears, a hose or rubber gloves. Continue reading »
Surreal Collages Of Cambodian Trees Mixed With Traditional Art By Clement Briend
French photographer Clément Briend projected giant gargoyle heads on to trees at Parc de Saint-Cloud near Paris. Continue reading »
2-Year-Old Girl With Down Syndrome Wins Modeling Contract Thanks To Her Cheeky Smile
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Connie-Rose Seabourne, a 23-month-old little girl in the UK with Down syndrome, has always received comments from her mother Julie’s friends for her beautiful smile. After they told her that she should try contacting a modeling agency, she did. Now, Connie has two contracts and is becoming a popular toddler model! Continue reading »
This Artist Gives Free Tattoos To Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Meet tattoo artist Flavia Carvalho. Not only is she extremely talented, but for the last two years she’s been helping survivors of domestic violence deal with their scars in the most beautiful way possible. Continue reading »
Portrait of Steve Jobs Made With Apples
Мisual artist Olivier Lefebvre wanted to accomplish with his representation of Steve Jobs’ portrait made entirely out of apples – the land art tribute expresses the impact Steve Jobs had on modern technology and the apple silhouette. Continue reading »
These Candy Cats Trying To Catch Goldfish Stuck In Jelly Are Too Good To Eat
Even in candy form, cats just can’t help but be themselves. These little kitties can’t wait to get their paws on the delicious goldfish that swim in this jelly cube. Continue reading »
Swedish Artist Creates Beautiful Monochromatic Hyperrealistic Drawings
Swedish artist with the name of Jackdevilart makes monochromatic drawings with a pencil or a felt-tip pen. Continue reading »
Terrible Client Emails That Designers Hate To Receive
Many people fail to appreciate the knowledge, experience and effort that can go into making a good design, which can make life difficult for designers. Continue reading »
Man Freezes Alongside Icy Painting in Surreal Self-Portrait Sculpture
If an artwork could ever give you a chill, it’s a sculpture by Laurent Pernot. His piece titled Self Portrait Face to a Winter Canvas features a life-sized replica of the Paris-based artist as he stands in front of a framed snowy scene. Continue reading »
Giant Dinosaur Sculptures Made of Recycled Rice Straw Pop Up in Japan
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September in rural Japan means two things: farmers are harvesting their rice and the leftover straw is being used to make extraordinary works of art. Specifically, the resulting material is serving as a tool for an artist Amy Goda (previously), who’s creating some pretty terrifying dinosaur sculptures. The talented unconventional sculptor also has a knack for fashioning other giant beasts, including an intimidating praying mantis, an antagonistic crab, and an angry king cobra. Continue reading »
