DOGUE: Playful Fashion Dog Parody of Vogue Magazine
The DOGUE magazine is a dog fashion and lifestyle publication founded in Los Angeles, CA, in 2019. Continue reading »
Vintage Artworks of Edward Penfield, The Father of the American Poster
Edward Penfield (1866–1925) left an indelible mark on American art and design, shaping the visual culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Posters Illustrated by Gaspar Camps i Junyent in the 1900s
Gaspar Camps i Junyent (1874–1942) was a renowned Spanish draughtsman, illustrator, and painter who was significantly influenced by modernism and advertising. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Hugo Laubi in the Early 20th Century
Swiss illustrator and graphic artist Hugo Laubi (1888–1959) studied in Munich, Paris, and London before returning to Zurich in 1918 to create advertising posters and tourism motifs, including designs for the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Continue reading »
Amazing Nature and Drone Winners from Smithsonian Magazine’s Awards
Nature World, Winner: “Baby Alligator Floating in a Pond” by Kent Stuart
The Smithsonian Magazine’s Awards honored exceptional photographers who showcased the beauty of nature and innovative drone perspectives, capturing majestic landscapes, rare wildlife, and breathtaking aerial views. These winning images celebrate artistic brilliance while emphasizing the role of photography in conservation, storytelling, and connecting us to the wonders of our planet. Continue reading »
1945 “Varga” Girl Esquire Calendar Featuring Sensual Pinup Girl Artwork by Alberto Vargas
Alberto Vargas, born in Peru, became one of the most renowned pin-up artists of the 20th century. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Photos from the 2024 AAP Magazine Street Photography Awards
Winner: “Hunting Shadows” by Tommi Viitala (Finland)
The 2024 AAP Magazine Street Photography Awards celebrated the art of capturing everyday life with extraordinary vision, featuring award-winning photos from talented photographers across 11 countries and five continents. These stunning images, showcased in *AAP Magazine #44: Street*, reveal compelling stories and the mastery of light, timing, and composition that define the dynamic world of street photography. Continue reading »
Funhouse Mirror: The Controversial AI-Photography by Charlie Engman
Charlie Engman is a New York-based artist, educator, and the art director of the sustainable fashion brand Collina Strada. Continue reading »
Artist Ray Oranges Creates Beautiful Illustrations Ispired By Minimalist Colorful Shapes
Ray Oranges is an Italian illustrator who is absolutely amazing! Ray Oranges’ illustrations are full of geometric shapes, long shadows and bursts of light. This enables him to convey complex narratives with minimal details, which is pretty impressive. Continue reading »
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 »
Beautiful Paintings of Women by Harrison Fisher in the Early 20th Century
Harrison Fisher, born around 1875 in Brooklyn, New York City, began drawing at an early age and launched his illustration career in 1898 with the *San Francisco Call* and the *San Francisco Examiner*, becoming renowned for his captivating portraits of women that earned him acclaim as the successor to Charles Dana Gibson. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos From the AAP Magazine Awards on the Theme of “Colors”
First Place Winner: “United Colors” by Fabien Dendiével (France)
AAP Magazine’s 43rd photo contest winners have been announced, celebrating the theme of “Colors” and the diverse ways photographers use it to tell stories. The 25 winning images, spanning 15 countries and four continents, showcase a masterful use of color to evoke emotions, enhance storytelling, and capture the richness of everyday life. Continue reading »
The Art of Street Photography: Black and White Photos from The Decisive Moments Magazine
The Decisive Moments Magazine presents exceptional black-and-white street photographs, capturing the raw energy, emotion, and spontaneous beauty of urban life. Through light, shadow, and composition, these images transform everyday scenes into extraordinary stories, showcasing the enduring artistry of street photography in monochrome. Continue reading »
Unique Illustrated Portraits by Anthony Ventura
Anthony Ventura, an award-winning Canadian artist, is known for his highly detailed and expressive illustrated portraits. Continue reading »
Horrifyingly Nostalgic Pop Culture Cartoon Makeovers by Daniel Björk
Daniel Björk is a Swedish journalist, author, and artist known for his diverse creative work. 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 »
Amazing Winning Photos From The 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year
The overall winner: Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse by Ryan Imperio
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, in partnership with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, announced the winners of its 16th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, featuring extraordinary cosmic phenomena and celestial wonders. Ryan Imperio’s breathtaking photograph earned the overall winner title, showcasing the vast beauty of space through technical brilliance and artistic composition. Continue reading »
This Comic Artist Gives Popular Comic Characters A Retro Makeover
Are there any classic comic book fans or vintage comic collectors here? Kerry Callen, inspired by Marvel and DC, has crafted retro comic covers with a humorous twist, featuring iconic characters like Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman in unexpected situations. Continue reading »
Spectacular Black-And-White Winning Photos From The AAP Magazine Awards
1st Place Winner: “Macadam” by Manuel Besse (France)
The AAP Magazine Awards honor exceptional black-and-white photography, featuring diverse, masterfully composed images that captivate with their powerful storytelling and emotional depth, proving color unnecessary for conveying meaning. 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 »
“Prey for the Devil”: Sensual Illustrations by Joyce Lee
Joyce Lee is a South Korean artist gaining a huge following after posting her art online. Continue reading »
Artist Lola Dupre Creates Beautiful Antropomorphic Felines
Lola Dupre is a collage artist and illustrator currently based near Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading »
The Superb Retro Posters Designed by Eppo Doeve in the 1940s and ’50s
Eppo Doeve (1907–1981), a Dutch painter and cartoonist of Indo descent born in Bandung, Indonesia, moved to the Netherlands in 1927, was knighted in the Order of Orange Nassau in 1973, and is known for his cartoons in Elsevier Weekblad and magazine, as well as his newspaper comics “Mannetje Bagatel” and “Kleine Isar, de Vierde Koning” with texts by Bertus Aafjes. Continue reading »
Specracular Winning Photos From The Black & White Minimalism Photography Awards 2024
The Black and White Minimalism Photography Awards 2024 showcased a remarkable collection of winning photos that epitomize minimalistic art through their simplicity, monochrome beauty, and powerful storytelling, highlighting the photographers’ skill in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Continue reading »