Stunning Examples of How Victorian Photographers “Retouched” Their Photographs
When it comes to photography, image alteration has long been prevalent. It is more than just a humorous reference to the past; a genuine airbrush was regularly employed on prints long before digital photography was even a glimmer in our eyes. The airbrush tool is more than just a fanciful reference to the past. Continue reading »
Fragmented: Transforming Broken Plates into Art
When Rob Strati’s wife’s mother’s plate broke, he saw an opportunity to not only repair the sentimental object but also to create something new and beautiful. Continue reading »
An Artist Puts Our Modern World’s Problems On A Plate, Literally
Stop This War
According to Antonio Coelho: “This is a series of redefined photos, in still life with small adjustments from the RAW file. Continue reading »
No Cat Lover Will Be Able To Resist These Cozy Curled-Up Cats As Decorative Ceramic Plates
Cat and beautiful ceramics lovers listen up because this one’s for you! This Russian artist creates mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind tableware that’s a perfect gift to any cat fan out there. The cats are depicted in a cozy curled-up position and the plates come in a range of sizes. Continue reading »
Offensive Plates To Insult Your Guests With Class
Social norms might restrict you from revealing to people how you feel about them, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get around it. We have created a collection from various Etsy sellers of delicate series of not-so-subtly insulting plates “for the lady who speaks her mind”. Continue reading »
Thrifted Vintage Plates Made Irreverent With Typography By Marie-Claude Marquis
Canadian artist Marie-Claude Marquis gives a new meaning to antique second-hand plates with witty typographical interventions. Often irreverent and full of trending pop culture references, her one-liners address and poke fun at our society in the digital age, sexuality, religion, consumerism, and mental health. The subjects she tackles spiced up with a humorous approach make her work bold and controversial. Continue reading »
Artist Documents The Best License Plates That People Have Spotted On Cars
There’s something about vanity license plates that can cause a severe case of eye-roll; this person refuses to make do with a random assortment of letters and numbers like the rest of us and insists on making a statement. “Oh, look at me everybody!” Continue reading »
Offensive Plates To Insult Your Guests With Class
Featured below is a selection of rude plates from TackyAndOffensive Etsy user that will help you to properly insult your guests. Continue reading »
License Plates Of The USA By Jonathan Lawrence
You have to agree, that most of the designs of the license plates in the United States are pretty boring and bland. In most cases, a three-year-old could have done a better job. This is the reason why Jonathan Lawrence has decided to create a project of redesigning the license plates of all 50 states. His designs feature fresh vibrant colors, as well as clean and readable design. These are the license plates you’d want to use if you have anything that is better than a rundown, old pickup truck (no offence to owners of rundown, old pickup trucks). Some of his designs are humorous, some are strict and official; however, all of them look better than the license plates that are in circulation today. Continue reading »
Artist Paints On Plates That Blend Into The Surrounding Landscapes
Artist Jacqueline Poirier uses her imagination to travel the world with an unconventional canvas. Utilizing stark white, ceramic dinner plates, the artist paints incredibly detailed, realistic landscapes upon them. Continue reading »
Matching Animal Plates That Need To Be Combined To See The Whole Picture
Some dishes and tableware give it all away. Hand painted picture of a giraffe? They let you see it all in one go. But London-based China artist Yvonne Ellen has a more modest philosophy: her hand painted, bone China pieces never reveal everything. Want to see the entire mongoose? You’ll have to get both the plate and the saucer dish! Continue reading »
“Transportation Plates” by Boguslaw Sliwinski
Boguslaw Sliwinski, craftsman from Poland, created amazing series of ceramic plates under the name of “Transportation Plates”. Watch’em. Continue reading »
“DAILYMENU” Plates
Original plates collection for daily use, designed by 5.5 designers. The photographer Thomas Mailaender makes seven portraits to show the DAILYMENU collection. Continue reading »
