Austrian Artist Erich Sokol’s Illustrations Were A Highlight Of Hugh Hefner’s Magazine
Erich Sokol (1933–2003) was a celebrated Austrian illustrator and satirist, best known for his contributions to *Playboy* magazine during its golden era. Continue reading »
Spectacular Fine-Art Winners From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Delicate” by Hilda Champion
The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards celebrated fine-art photographers who have redefined visual storytelling through simplicity, highlighting the profound beauty in minimalism. The award-winning works, from serene landscapes to striking abstractions, showcase how thoughtful use of negative space and single subjects can evoke deep emotional responses and reveal powerful narratives. Continue reading »
Photographer Trevor Cole Captures the Magnificence of Cultures Worldwide
Trevor Cole, an international travel photographer and tour leader from Donegal, Ireland, captures diverse cultures and landscapes with a focus on sustainability and human connection. Leading small-group photo tours across destinations like Scotland, Iceland, and Ethiopia, his work inspires reflection and encourages positive change. Continue reading »
Emotional Pencil Portraits by Toh-Yasu
Toh-Yasu (藤保) is a Japanese artist known for creating highly emotive and intricate pencil portraits. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates Surreal Snail Creatures By Using Real Snail Shells And Polymer Clay
Trail Snailz is a sculptor from Ireland creating surreal snail creatures using real snail shells and polymer clay. Continue reading »
Cold War Mech: The Epic Mech and Sci-Fi Art of Hamish Frater
Hamish Frater is a digital artist living and working in London, UK. Starting his career as an environment artist at the Sony London studio, Hamish now works as Art Director at the racing game studio Hutch. He also works freelance for the TV and Film industry. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of AAP Magazine Awards “Shapes 2024”
Winner: ‘Interpolation’ by Sander Vos (Netherlands)
The winning photos of the AAP Magazine Awards “Shapes 2024” demonstrate the photographers’ creativity and skill in using shapes to enhance visual storytelling. From abstract forms to architectural details, the selected works showcase how mastering shape transforms ordinary scenes into stunning compositions that captivate and evoke emotion. Continue reading »
Hamster Combat: This Artist Shows The Life Of This Adorable Hamster
Japanese artist Gotte uses charming watercolor illustrations of Sukeroku, an adorable hamster, to capture the whimsy of everyday human-like tasks, making even the simplest activities irresistibly cute. Continue reading »
The Superb Comic Books and Illustrations by Jared Muralt
Jared Muralt, a talented comic book artist from Bern, Switzerland, is known for his unique style and ability to craft narratives that explore human connections, science, and nature, with his comic series “The Fall” being especially acclaimed. He also co-founded BlackYard Studio, a Swiss design agency that won Bern’s Advancement Award for Design in 2009, showcasing the innovative work he does beyond comics. Continue reading »
Winning Photos From The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year
1st place: Rafael Fernandez Caballero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition showcased breathtaking underwater landscapes and marine wildlife, highlighting both the beauty of ocean ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation. Continue reading »
The Superb Sculptural Glass Collages by Dustin Yellin
Dustin Yellin’s “Psychogeographies” is a series of intricate glass montages that explore human consciousness by transforming abstract ideas into human-like figures. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Finalist Photos Of The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year
Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Jake Wilton, Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea
The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition has revealed its remarkable finalists, showcasing breathtaking underwater images that capture the ocean’s beauty and mystery. With over $12,898 (£10,000) in prizes, the competition, hosted by Oceanographic Magazine, will announce the overall winner and top category awards next month. Continue reading »
The Superb Architectural Paintings by Tobias Stutz
Tobias Stutz, a German artist, draws inspiration from the Bauhaus era, reinterpreting historical references to create captivating, dreamlike oil paintings. His work, characterized by the absence of human figures, emphasizes minimalist expression and the structural clarity influenced by icons like Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Hopper. Continue reading »
Beautiful Editorial and Book Cover Illustrations by Masha Foya
Masha Foya, an illustrator from Kyiv, translates complex themes into stunning artwork, exploring identity, culture, and human experiences. A Fine Arts graduate from Kyiv Polytechnic University, she has collaborated with global brands like Adobe and HP, and her work appears in various international magazines. Continue reading »
Capturing Intimacy: The Art of Kseniya Vashchenko
Kseniya Vashchenko, a Siberian-born photographer, creates evocative images that explore themes of human sexuality, intimacy, and vulnerability. Her work blends reality with surrealism, offering a unique perspective that challenges societal norms and provokes thought. Vashchenko’s photographs invite viewers to connect deeply with the subjects, reflecting on their own emotions and experiences. Continue reading »
The Superb Sensitive Collage Art of Pierre Schmidt
One possible definition of a human being is a featherless biped who knows only that they know nothing. Yet, after satisfying our basic needs, we continuously invent ways to entertain ourselves—whether through religion, pole-dancing, visiting bars, or creating art—highlighting the arbitrary but beautiful pursuits that make us so lucky. Continue reading »
Spectacular Portrait-Winning Photos From AAP Magazine Awards
Winner: “Revisiting Beauty” by Aline Smithson (United States)
AAP Magazine is delighted to announce the winners of its Portrait Photography Competition. Continue reading »
Alison Friend’s Cute And Funny Animal Drawings Will Completely Melt Your Heart
![[image] 71854](https://designyoutrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-71854-990x1238.jpg)
According to scientific study, we appreciate art because it releases dopamine, a hormone responsible for feelings of pleasure and motivation in our brains. But what if we combined art with another thing that makes people happy—pets? So we end up with a design that is sure to make people pleased. Continue reading »
Meet Luigi Lineri, The Wealthy Collector Of River Stones Who Has Amassed An Enormous Collection Over The Course Of The Past Half-Century
For over 50 years, Luigi Lineri has collected and categorized stones from the Adige River in Northern Italy by shape—human profiles, animal heads, tools, and more. Continue reading »
Vintage Photographs of People Using the Card Catalog at the Library in the 1970s
Before computers, librarians organized book information on cards filed in card catalogs. Each book had multiple cards with details like title, author, and subject, filed alphabetically for easy searching by patrons. Catalogers created this human-made metadata. Continue reading »
Stunning Photographs of Angelina Jolie Captured by Isabel Snyder in 1997
In the years prior to her career in photography, Isabel Snyder was active in the arts, teaching as well as working in the fields of design, music, and theater. As a consequence of this, she developed a refined attitude toward fashion and the surrounding environment. Continue reading »
Fascinating Children Portraits by Patrizia Vignola
![[image] 219932](https://designyoutrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-219932-.jpeg)
Patrizia Vignola, a 2D fine artist born in NY and currently residing and working in Minnesota, holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. Continue reading »
Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling “Dentist” in London in the Early 19th Century
This cap belonged to a street “dentist” or tooth puller. It is made of brown velvet and felt, and decorated with approximately 88 decayed human teeth, once belonging to his patients. Continue reading »
The Superb 3D Wired Sculptures by Nicolas Desbons
A well-known French sculptor, Nicolas Desbons has had his works displayed in solo and group exhibits all around the world. His works have been exhibited in France. Continue reading »
Michael Cheval’s Vibrant Masterpieces Reveal the Hidden Strangeness of Our Existence
A master of the unexpected, Michael Cheval is a contemporary artist who wields a wild imagination. His surrealist paintings, drawings, and portraits aren’t mere depictions; they’re reality turned inside-out, a portal into the depths of the human psyche and the inherent paradoxes of existence. Continue reading »
