What If People From Classical Paintings Attended A Music Festival
Eugène Delacroix – Liberty Leading The People (1830)
According to an artist Márton Neményi: “My name is Márton Neményi, I’m a Hungary-based photojournalist who didn’t miss Europe’s Burning Man, the Sziget Festival, but according to my vision, this year the Hungarian party island needed a fine twist. Continue reading »
Twitter Users Recreate Famous Paintings With Sandwiches
Recently German Twitter users started to make sandwiches that look like paintings of famous artists. The action was initiated by blogger Marie Sophie Hingst who introduced hashtag #KunstGeschichteAlsBrotbelag. Other Twitter users happily took up the idea. Scroll down to see the best examples. Continue reading »
“Boulevard Of Broken Dreams”: The Superb Paintings Of David FeBland
David FeBland was born in London, UK and has received degrees from The University of Virginia, USA and The University of Manchester, UK. A self-taught artist, FeBland pursued careers in Landscape Architecture and Communication Design as well as hosting jazz radio programs before turning his attention to painting in the mid-1980’s. Since 1984, he has bicycled through 55 countries around the world, often using his observations as inspiration for his painting. Continue reading »
New Surreal Paintings By Matthew Grabelsky Take The New York City Subway For A Wild Ride
New York City is sometimes affectionately (or disaffectionately) referred to as a ‘concrete jungle’, but for Los Angeles-based artist Matthew Grabelsky (previously) it’s more of a big cageless zoo. Using the New York City subway system as the setting for his work, Grabelsky paints surreal portraits of people who are seemingly normal from the neck down, but who have had their heads replaced by animals, both wild and domesticated. Continue reading »
Artist Leaves His Paintings For People To Find After Getting Rejected By Art Galleries
My Dog Sighs, a talented street artist from England, made his first drawing when he was 7 years old. Since then everyone knew him as a child who can draw, and this was enough to set him on a journey to become an artist. Later, he left his job at a primary school where he worked as a teacher, decided to become a professional and started painting everything he thought the galleries would like. Continue reading »
Brilliant Watercolor Paintings Of The Russian Artist Dima Rebus
Creating works that float somewhere between reality and the surreal, Dima Rebus is a young Russian artist working predominately in watercolor. Often described as unsettling, his paintings depict humans and their eerie situations, accompanied by often cheeky titles that evoke the contemporary times we live in. Continue reading »
The Badass And Chilling Watercolor Paintings Of Misha Vyrtsev
The excellent watercolour paintings of Misha Vyrtsev. Misha has a bewildering level of skill, humour and a magical touch with blending colours and textures. Continue reading »
“Idealization”: The Photorealist Paintings By Yasutomo Oka
In line with the ultra-realistic paintings of Yigal Ozeri (previously featured), here is the work of the Japanese artist Yasutomo Oka, who unveils beautiful photorealistic portraits of Japanese women. Some captivating and poetic portraits, made from real models, where every detail is painted with an incredible precision. With his paintings, Yasutomo Oka immerses the viewer into a soft and mysterious atmosphere, on the edge of a dream… Continue reading »
“Fragments Of The Past”: The Superb Contemporary Industrial Paintings By Pavel Otdelnov
Pavel Otdelnov was born in 1979 in Dzerzhinsk (Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia). Member of Moscow Union of artists since 2006. Continue reading »
Artist George Pfau Makes Impressionist Paintings Of The Zombie Apocalypse
San Francisco-based artist George Pfau is more obsessed with zombies than you are. He is so enamored with them, that they are his muse for Impressionist paintings. What lily gardens were to Monet, iconic undead apocalypse scenes are to Pfau in a series titled “Zombiescapes.” Continue reading »
The Dark, Cyberpunk And Fantasy Paintings Of Jakub Rebelka
Jakub Rebelka’s work is like a cross between a stained-glass window and a colorful manga — it’s timeless, in a way, with a flat, intricately detailed style, but it also blurs the line between science fiction and fantasy in a way that’s absolutely gorgeous. Drawing is about the only thing he ever imagined doing; Rebelka’s illustrations have been featured in comic books and video games, but he says his favorite piece is whatever he’s working on at the moment. Continue reading »
Ugly Medieval Paintings Of Cats
While medieval artists excelled at painting religious scenes, portraits of royalty and naked ladies, cats offered an altogether different challenge. It looks like the medieval painters never laid eyes on a cat. Continue reading »
18-Year-Old Painter Stuns The Art World With Her Vibrant Paintings, Sells Them For $10k
Young entrepreneur and classically trained painter Dimitra Milan, is challenging traditional ideas of how artists reach and engage with collectors and audiences. How does an eighteen year old know anything about the art establishment and marketing art? Dimitra has been painting and selling original canvases for the past five years through the standard system of galleries and artist reps. “I am still in galleries and plan to continue working with a few fantastic gallery owners, but I am taking the initiative to market directly and take ownership of my brand.” She has a vision for a better way to get her art out to viewers and do it on her own terms, and without compromising her artistic vision. Continue reading »
The Superb Female Portrait Paintings By Ivana Besevic
Ivana Besevic is a digital painter and illustrator, based between Paris, France and Belgrade, Serbia. She has been practicing art in various mediums for the past ten years. Continue reading »
Artist Mari Roldan Recreates Famous Paintings On European Banknotes
When the young artist Mari Roldan is having fun reproducing famous paintings on banknotes, a nice series that brings a touch of poetry in the very cartesian world of money. From Vincent Van Gogh to Pablo Picasso via Magritte, Hokusai or Botticelli, Mari Roldan offers us an alternative version of our European banknotes, paying tribute to the masterpieces of painting. Continue reading »
“Weaving” Paintings By Alexi Torres Show The Connection Between Man And Nature
Alexi Torres is a well-known artist from Cuba, most famous for his intricate oil art pieces that are painted to appear as if they were knitted and woven. Continue reading »
French Artist Re-Imagines Iconic Paintings Adding A Dark Twist
Money Lisa (“Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci)
Have you ever wondered what was the inspiration behind famous paintings? Well, a French artist Pez did and created a series of illustrations called “Muses et Hommes” (Muses and Men). Continue reading »
This Artist Captures Her Travels In Beautiful Watercolor Paintings
Rather than taking simple photos, the Chinese artist Kwan Yeuk Pang decided to capture her travel memories in beautiful watercolor paintings. With her views of Shanghai, Paris, Florence, Hong Kong, Venice or Macau, Kwan Yeuk Pang reveals an amazing work on the lights of these big cities, leading us into a soft and peaceful atmosphere. Continue reading »
Artist Jane Radstrom Creates Stunning Portrait Paintings With Photographic Effects
Jane Radstrom is an artist and designer from Berlin. Jane studied painting and drawing from Watts Atelier California where she was mostly exposed to renaissance traditions of realism. She understands that illustrations focus on a specific meaning in her art and in her portrait paintings, you can find a mixture of old school and modern school techniques and result is awesome. Continue reading »
“Progress Demands Sacrifice”: Stunning Game Concept Art And Oil Paintings By Felicien Nourry
Discover the art of Felicien Nourry, Senior Concept Artist Ubisoft, through this selection of artworks from personal project and games like Watchdogs 2, Far Cry 3, and Assassin’s Creed Unity. Continue reading »
“Eye In The Sky”: Breathtaking Digital Paintings Of Skies By Alexander Rommel
German artist Alexander Rommel is experiencing a genuine passion for the sky and anything related with it. This is confirmed by his great works that show the audience a breathtaking view of the skies filled with bright light and fluffy clouds. Continue reading »
“Looking For Mr.Goodsex”: A Series Of Paintings Of Un-Cropped Stills Taken From Vintage Adult Movies
A series of paintings by the artist Alexandra Rubinstein (previously featured here) of un-cropped stills taken from vintage porn films made during the Golden Age of Porn that was launched with “Deep Throat”. Continue reading »
This Photographer Recreates The Famous Paintings By Gustav Klimt
Recreating the famous paintings of Gustav Klimt with living models, it’s the ambitious idea of the Austrian photographer Inge Prader. Continue reading »
When Photos Looked Like Paintings: Dreamy Landscape Photographs Taken By Leonard Misonne
Belgian photographer Leonard Misonne (1870-1943) trained as an engineer before discovering photography. Raised in Gilly, Belgium, the photographer traveled throughout his homeland and beyond to capture the landscape and people of Europe in the Pictorialist style. Continue reading »
“Echoes From Other Worlds”: Spectacular Digital Paintings By Bayard Wu
Prepare to be transported to the astonishing fantasy worlds created by concept artist and illustrator Bayard Wu. Bayard Wu has an impressive body of work and an amazing ability to portray all manner of warrior, creature, demon and beast. He works as a professional artist for video games, books and publishing, his many clients include Applibot, Akitipe Studios, Crooz and Privateer Press. Continue reading »
