Surreal Animal Hybrid Tattoos Look Like Quirky Sketchbook Drawings
Italian-born, London-based illustrator and tattoo artist Otto D’Ambra is known for his avant-garde style, which primarily depicts hybrid animals combined with illustrations seemingly plucked from Boardwalk Empire. D’Ambra is a multi-faceted artist, who began his career as a set designer and evolved over time into body art and etching. In 2012, he opened The White Elephant Studio in London as a creative base for artists. Continue reading »
2017 Pirelli Calendar Celebrates the Natural Beauty Of Beloved Actresses
The 2017 Pirelli Calendar is continuing last year’s tradition of celebrating women beyond glitz and glamor with pared down images by German photographer Peter Lindbergh. The legendary photographer is the first to helm the project three times and titled the series of black and white shots Emotional. Shot in five different cities, Lindbergh asked 14 famed actresses to participate in his vision—Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlotte Rampling, Lea Seydoux, Uma Thurman, Alicia Vikander, Kate Winslet, Robin Wright, and Zhang Ziyi. Here: Robin Wright Continue reading »
Aerial Images Of Salterns That Blur The Line Between Photograph And Painting
Photographer David Burdeny, whose photo of a towering iceberg we featured last month, has been working on another large-scale photography project. Burdeny began the series SALT: Fields, Plottings and Extracts in 2015, using aerial photography to explore some of the world’s most vibrant salterns in Utah, Mexico, and Australia. Gazing upon the images it’s difficult to determine whether the expressive boxes of color are produced with a camera or paintbrush, or if the gestures were made by hand or nature. Continue reading »
Artist Unveils A Monumental Pen & Ink Drawing Nearly 3.5 Years In The Making
The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan was one of the most devastating environmental events of our time, with its overall impact rippling across the globe for years to come. But just as stated in Newton’s third law—for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction—so too did the people of Japan respond to the magnitude of the destruction in an effort to rebuild their country anew as captured in this staggering new artwork by Manabu Ikeda titled Rebirth. Continue reading »
Edible Art By Sandra Van Den Broek
Sandra van den Broek from Netherlands creates the cutest character bento for her children’s. She’ll start by sketching the meal and prepares it with scissors, knives and toothpicks. Although you wouldn’t say, it usually takes Sandra only one hour to make a meal. She likes to make something practical, something for everyone to be able to follow. And if you look closely, you can see that it wouldn’t be too hard to make these bentos yourself. Continue reading »
Sleep In A Bookshelf With 5000 Books In Kyoto’s New Bookstore-Themed Hostel
Book And Bed is “an accommodation bookshop”. The perfect setting for a good nights sleep is something you will not find here. There are no comfortable mattresses, fluffy pillows nor lightweight and warm down duvets. What we do offer is an experience while reading a book (or comic book). An experience shared by everyone at least once: the blissful “instant of falling asleep”. It is already 2 am but you think just a little more… with heavy drooping eye lids you continue reading only to realize you have fallen asleep. Continue reading »
French Farmers Are Magnifique In Racy 2017 Calendar
After setting the world ablaze with a stunning calendar featuring the hunky firefighters of Pompiers Sans Frontières (Firefighters Without Borders), photographer Fred Goudon is back with an all new subject: French farmers. The 2017 calendar boasts an array of steamy shots featuring farmers from Normandy, Provence, Champagne and Picardie. Continue reading »
LEGO Cars: Artist Recreates Classic Vehicles In Everyones Favourite Bricks
In the hours 41-year-old Ralph Savelsberg is not working as a physicist for the Dutch Ministry of Defence, he is recreating classic vehicles in everyones favourite bricks. The Lego mad film buff has lived in the UK for the last few years building every famous car in entertainment you can imagine – And the characters to match! From Del Boys Reliant Regal to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Batmobile, has Ralph handmade the most complete set of popular vehicles ever? Ralph said: Building a LEGO set is fun, but I’ve always preferred to build my own models. Here: “Ghostbusters”. Continue reading »
Artist Christina Hess Imagines Cats As Famous Historical Figures
Christina illustrates from her orange sherbet painted studio in south Philadelphia. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines and books including her first children’s book “The Nutcracker” due for release in the Fall of 2016.
Here: Marie Antoinippe. Meet Marie Antoinippe. Strolling in her catnip garden she’s ready to hang on your wall to remind you that every cat should be treated like a princess. Continue reading »
You Will Be Amazed When You See These Artworks By Caroline Gariba
Set of amazing digital artworks by Caroline Gariba, an artist from Brazil. Continue reading »
Polish Craftsman Creates Amazing Household Items With A Folk Twist
Aren’t you bored of same old “Made in China” or Ikea household products? Well we have a nice refreshment for you! This Polish wood workshop PLA j STER makes some of the prettiest wooden items that will make you kitchen much more “folkish” but also elegant and warm. All of these items are handwork carved from wood, copper, steel and leather so their products are original and excellent in their simplicity. Continue reading »
Artists Continue To Recreate Kids’ Monster Doodles In Their Unique Styles
There’s nothing more powerful than a child’s imagination. At least, that’s what the artists at The Monster Project (previously) believe. The initiative sees artists transform children’s drawings in to life-like monsters. And the end result gives a rare insight in to the imaginations of children. Continue reading »
Enchanting Photos From Disneyland’s Opening Day
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Back in 1955, this is what Disneyland’s opening day looked like. Continue reading »
Photographer Finds Something Incredible After Flipping His Photo
Kevin Wolf snapped an incredible picture in Yosemite National Park, and he decided to see what it looks like upside down. After flipping the photo Kevin discovered that it looks even more amazing than the original. Continue reading »
Guy Hilariously Photoshops Himself Into Awkward Stock Photos, Again
Stock photos are always awkward and strange, but that’s all about to change thanks to the The Stock Photobomber aka Mathew. Continue reading »
Major Historical Events Illustrated With Their Date Numbers
Illustrating 50 historical dates with typography, an excellent project created by designers Levan Patsinashvili and David Babiashvili, who portray the numbers in a creative way, reflecting the events of each date. From the sinking of the Titanic to the Boston Tea Party, through the birth of Microsoft or the assassination of Kennedy, a clever and nice way to learn history! Continue reading »
See What This Artist’s Balloon Dresses Look Like A Month Later
Molly Munyan refers to herself as a “self inflated balloon artist.” She creates incredible balloon dresses that are sure to draw attention to anyone wearing them. But the dresses don’t last forever, and after only one month they become shrunken creations. Continue reading »
Horrorscope: These Terrifying Zodiac Signs Are Way Too Creepy
With his Zodiac Signs series, the illustrator Damon Hellandbrand transports astrology into your worst nightmares, transforming the zodiac signs into terrifying creatures. Between Silent Hill and Alien, these very creepy zodiac signs will immediately turn down your desire to learn the predictions of your horoscope! Here: Aquarius Continue reading »
Merry Imperial Christmas With Star Wars Death Star Tree Topper
Have yourself a Merry Imperial Christmas! This new officially-licensed Star Wars Death Star Tree Topper lights up red or blue with green in the laser dish. And it even plays the iconic Star Wars main theme and Imperial March. You control it with a remote control featuring the Imperial crest. Continue reading »
Asymmetric Nature Houses Along The Danish Archipelago By LUMO Architects
Along the coast of Denmark in the South Fyn archipelago, there are islands known for their natural and nature-abundant landscape. Giving visitors an opportunity to be involved in the rural outdoors, Aarhus-based firm LUMO Architects have designed a series of shelter constructions and campsites along the islands of Skarø, Drejø, Birkholm and Ærø. Continue reading »
Comic Artist Imagines What Classic Movies Would Be Like If Everyone Had Smartphones
These days, smartphones are an unavoidable part of life.
You probably already know someone that’s always glued to their phone. It might even be you – checking directions, ordering stuff from Amazon, reading reviews on TripAdvisor, and generally ignoring everyone around you for the allure of a smartphone screen. Continue reading »
Vietnamese Artist Creates Tiny Matchbox Greeting Cards With A Hidden Messages Inside
Cute handmade matchbox-cards for all occasions – great alternative to traditional greeting cards! You can even send these lovely message boxes directly. Continue reading »
This 72yo Slovenian Artist Creates Beautifully Carved Egg Sculptures
Slovenian artist Franc Grom, aged 72, makes unbelievably intricate egg sculptures using just a tiny electric drill and enormous patience. According to National Geographic, when finished, each egg contains approximately 2,500 to 3,500 holes. While Slovene artisans usually paint their eggs using a technique called drsanka by lightly scratching intricate patterns into the surfaces of colored eggs, carving them was solely Grom’s idea. Continue reading »
Hairy Yoga Pants From Orenburg In Russia Have Swept Over The Internet
“Gods gift to men” this is how men usually think of Yoga pants. However, after the Orenburgs hairy Yoga pants, we think this opinion could suddenly change. Many have thought this is a fake product or a parody but in fact you can get it over Ebay where it is sold as “Leggins / pants Longhair 100% Goat Down Russian Cashmere Mohair FETISH men woman”. It’s the latest hit from Orenburg, because who can wear tin Yoga pants on severe cold temperature? Continue reading »
Desertification In Mongolia In Surreal Photographs By Daesung Lee
Up to 35% of Mongolians still live a nomadic life, depending on their land to survive. But environmental changes, particularly desertification, means this way of life is under threat. Korean photographer Daesung Lee’s Futuristic Archaeology images show billboard-size backdrops of lush steppe contrasting with actual scenery as former nomads enact scenes of hunting, herding and Mongolian wrestling. Continue reading »
