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 »
Who Killed Laura Palmer? Twin Peaks Inspired Undercover Fall Winter 2024-2025 Menswear Collection
In a bold move, Jun Takahashi of Undercover draws inspiration from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks for the Fall Winter 2024-2025 Menswear Collection. With official authorization, Takahashi seamlessly blends Twin Peaks’ eerie world into his unique design aesthetic. The collection features title graphics and stills, encapsulating the series’ essence through intricate details and symbolic elements. 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 »
Beautiful Plant Photos From The Garden Photographer Of The Year Awards
1st Place: ‘Ethereal Nigella’ by Angi Wallace
Once again, the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards have revealed an incredible assortment of photographs illustrating the variety and magnificence of flora. Stunning detail abounds in this year’s entries, which portray everything from colorful blossoms to complex foliage. 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 »
Vintage Photos That Show Lifestyle of Young People in the 1970s
While the counterculture of the 1960s had an impact on the youth of the 1970s, they were also open to new styles. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The 13th Annual Mobile Photography Awards
Grand Prize Winner: Yajun Hu
In the smartphone age, everyone can be a photographer. The 13th Mobile Photography Awards celebrated this, displaying stunning images taken with mobile devices. Yajun Hu from Shanghai won the Grand Prize. Mobile photography continues to thrive as a powerful medium for self-expression and storytelling. 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 »
David Lozan’s Darkly Twisted Graffiti Artwork Featuring Well-Known Characters
Enter the strange realm of Barcelona’s shuttered buildings, where forgotten walls are transformed into frightening works of art by artist David Lozano, commonly known as DavidL. Using spray cans as his instruments, Lozano gives figures like Rick Sanchez and Plankton life and transforms them into terrifying, captivating works of art. Continue reading »
“Bayeux Stitch”: Naughty Medeival Embroidery by Tanya Bentham
Tanya Bentham is a well-known artist who specializes in medieval needlework. She uses detailed stitches and genuine colors to convey her love of the art form. Her Easter-themed masterpieces highlight her ability of over three decades of experience, which is the embroidery of medieval-themed themes. Continue reading »
This Photographer Uses The Sun To Tell His Story Through His Dreamy Images
The young Indian photographer Aaditya Shrirang Bhat is passionate in taking pictures of stunning sunsets. He captures people, plants, and insects in front of the dying light to create unique images that convey stories. Every photo has a cozy, serene feeling to it, enhanced by the sun’s golden light. 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 »
This Artist Creates a Superb 3D Embroideries
Embroidery artist Katerina Marchenko was born in Moscow and raised in a small yet charming city in the Kharkov region of Ukraine. Her educational journey led her to the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, where she graduated with a specialization in project management. 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 »
The Haunting Bird People Portraits by Sara Angelucci
“Aviary” by Toronto-based artist Sara Angelucci overlays birds on vintage pictures, a popular photography style. These hauntingly strange human-animal hybrids indicate something more. “Aviary” shows that humans are vulnerable like environment and wildlife. It also discusses changing perspectives. Continue reading »
Amazing Photos of Yosemite National Park in the Late 1960s
Big Trees Museum (Galen Clarks Cabin), Yosemite National Park, 1969
California’s Yosemite National Park. Sierra National Forest borders it on the southeast and Stanislaus National Forest on the northwest. The NPS manages 759,620 acres (1,187 sq mi; 3,074 km2) in four counties, centered in Tuolumne and Mariposa and extending north and east to Mono and south to Madera. Continue reading »
Early-20th-Century Haunting Portraits of Dr. Harvey Cushing’s Surgery Patients
Yale University’s Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library
Dr. Cushing, who also performed some of the first successful brain surgery, was a pioneer in neuroscience. The first effective electro-cautery device and the first use of x-rays to identify brain malignancies were developed by him. 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 »
Stunning Photos from Dick Smith’s Do-It-Yourself Monster Make-Up Handbook Published in 1965
“I wrote this book originally in 1965 to show young people how to have fun doing simple monster make-ups. It was published as a 60s magazine and was sold for many years as a back issue. Continue reading »
Beautiful Landscape Winning Photos From The 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
Winner: Liam Man, United Kingdom
The Sony World Photography Awards 2024 displayed stunning landscapes captured by global photographers, each telling a story of Earth’s beauty. Continue reading »
