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Identipops: Build Your Favorite Pop Star Game, 1969

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It’s confusing to see Mick Jagger, Peter Noone, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon on the Identipops box cover. However, who is the fourth man from the left? Pitney Gene? Cliff Richard? Is he some kind of bizarre Davy Jones caricature? Or is it another person? I’m not sure. Continue reading »

Dan Shearn’s Movie Posters & Pop Culture Illustrations

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Dan Shearn is a graphic designer from the UK who draws inspiration for his work from legendary pop culture icons from the 1980s and 1990s. Continue reading »

Amy Coleslaw’s Love Affair with Needle Felting and ’90s Pop Culture

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Amy Coleslaw started needle felting in 2017 after a trip to Vancouver, Canada. While visiting Granville Island Market, she encountered a needle felt artist and was astounded by the work. She knew instantly that it was something she wanted to try. Continue reading »

Exploring the Wide-Ranging Influences in Gabi de la Merced’s Artistry

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Born in Madrid, Gabi de la Merced pursued traditional animation studies at the Madrid School of Film (ECAM). Alongside his work as a colorist for films and commercials, Merced also worked as an illustrator. Continue reading »

Time Travel through Sculpture: Where Pop Culture Meets Faux Archaeology

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Joshua Goode is a modern artist who crafts whimsical sculptures drawing inspiration from iconic pop culture figures. His pieces are more than mere eye-candy; they dive headlong into the depths of history and archaeology, unearthing whimsical narratives through faux artifacts, simulated digs, and spoof documentaries. Continue reading »

Unveiling the Canvas of Mark Bryan: A Blend of Pop-Surrealism, Satire, and Social Comment

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Mark Bryan, born on May 24, 1950, is a prominent American painter celebrated for his versatile approach to art. Continue reading »

Self-Taught Artist and Graphic Designer Creates Figurative Oil Paintings with Pop Culture, Absurdism, and Humor

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Mark Seabrook, an artist and graphic designer residing in Melbourne, specializes in creating figurative artworks using oil as his primary medium. Continue reading »

Exploring the Dark and Funny World of Luke Chueh, the Pop Surrealist Painter Who Uses Animals to Express His Emotions

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Luke Chueh is an American painter, illustrator and designer who is known for his dark and humorous style of pop surrealism. He often depicts anthropomorphic animals in various emotional states, such as sadness, anger, frustration or addiction. Continue reading »

Whispers of Wonderland: Raul Guerra’s Journey through Nostalgia and Imagination

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The Colour-pyrotechnician; a visionary ignited by the wonders of the natural world, Raul Guerra weaves a tapestry of imagery that serves as a sanctuary for childhood dreams and cherished memories. Continue reading »

This Artist Merges Laughter and Design in Pop Culture Parodies

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Meet Rafael Jurado aka Raffiti. He’s a 33-year-old illustrator hailing from Granada, Spain, and presently calls Barcelona his home. Raffiti’s designs are printed on merchandise, primarily t-shirts, by companies across the globe. Continue reading »

The Artistic Magic of Margaret Scrinkl: How Paper Meets Pop Culture

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Margaret Scrinkl is a talented paper artist who has found inspiration in the world of entertainment. In her own words, she describes herself as a “huge fan” of movies and TV shows, and she often immerses herself in various genres while crafting her unique paper art pieces. Continue reading »

Meet Debonair Heads, The Texas Artist Creating Unique Dolls Inspired by Pop Culture

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Debonair Heads, based in Texas, is an artist who creates one-of-a-kind dolls that you won’t find in a typical toy store. Their creations are inspired by beloved characters from popular movies, TV shows, memes, and more. With their collection continually expanding, Debonair Heads is a unique artist making waves in the world of custom toys. Continue reading »

The Incredible 3D Crochet Creations of Digital Artist Akbar Erabiyan

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Iranian artist Akbar Erabiyan has created a name for himself in the digital art world with his unique 3D modelling techniques. His talent lies in creating stunning crochet figures that seem to come to life using software such as Maya, ZBrush and Houdini. Continue reading »

From Limp Bizkit to Navalny: Artist Creates Absolutely Amazing Cute Portrait Dolls

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Doll-making has been a passion for Julia Fedotova, the founder of DollsForFans, since she was a child. In her early years, she played with Barbie dolls and was drawn to changing their hairstyles, makeup, and clothes. At the age of 10, her grandmother taught her how to sew doll clothes, which further fueled her love for dolls. Continue reading »

AI Artist Topher Welsh Reimagines Pop Culture Icons as Adorable Babies

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The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for creating art has been a controversial subject in recent years. Some argue that AI-generated art lacks the soul and creativity of human-made art, while others see it as a new frontier for artistic expression. However, Topher Welsh, an AI artist who creates baby versions of popular characters from movies, TV shows, and comic books, believes that the backlash against AI art is largely unfounded. Continue reading »

Exploring the World of Pop Culture through the Eye of Victor Garcia

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As an avid fan of pop culture myself, I am constantly in awe of Victor Garcia’s talent as a concept artist and character designer. His digital paintings are a feast for the eyes, with their vibrant colors and attention to detail. Continue reading »

Artist Created Heart-warming Tribute Illustrations Of Those We Lost In 2022

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According to Martin Bruckner: “We lost so many amazing people in 2022. I do tribute portraits for a living so when someone in the public eye passes, I do my very best to do an illustration to honor them. Below are some of my memorial portraits from 2022. They will all be deeply missed. And I know I missed a few, but I did my best to do as many as I could.” Continue reading »

A Carpet Enthusiast Has Created Rugs Featuring Popular Anime and Cartoon Characters

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It’s incredible to think that carpets can now be made in any shape or form. Whether you want a carpet shaped like an avocado or one featuring a popular meme, it’s possible thanks to the talents of this Tennessee-based artist known on Instagram as carpet.nerd. With over 200,000 followers, this artist creates rugs featuring beloved cartoon and anime characters. Continue reading »

The Baby Superstar: An Artist Has Used AI to Imagine Famous Pop Culture Characters as Babies

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California-based designer Gil Finkelstein uses his imagination and AI to transform iconic characters into babies. Gil adds a touch of humor to his creations by exaggerating certain features and adding comical expressions to these little versions of music, film, and political legends. Continue reading »

Dutch Artist “Peels Away” The Surface Of Iconic Characters, Revealing What’s Really Hiding Inside Of Them

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Stefan Thelen, also known as Super A, is a Dutch artist who uses traditional painting techniques to deconstruct our well-known cartoon, fairy tale and pop culture characters. He created the series “Trapped” in which he “peels away” the surface of iconic personages revealing what’s really hiding inside of them. Continue reading »

Blockheads: Pop Culture Halloween Acrylic Artworks by Dave Burke

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“Blockheads” is a series of spooky three-dimensional artworks by California-based artist Dave Burke. These acrylic on thick canvas paintings are experimentations in trompe l’oeil, an attempt at depicting dimensional illusion. You can reach out to Dave directly if you’re interested in buying one of his pieces. Continue reading »

This Artis Creates Attractive Hay Sculptures of Pop-Culture Characters

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According to Jean Marie Smith: “I absolutely adore Halloween! Ever since I was a kid it has always been my favorite holiday. I was lucky enough to get in on the ground floor of a local Halloween event 16 years ago and went from face painting to sculpting and painting hay bales. Continue reading »

Gold Portraits: Pop Culture 3D Artworks by Mohamed Halawany

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“Gold Portraits” is a series by Mohamed Halawany featuring famous cartoon characters and superheroes covered in 3D gold. Continue reading »

Pop Culture Posters & Illustrations by Tomasz Majewski

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Polish illustrator and graphic designer Tomasz Majewski combines traditional techniques with digital work to produce cool pop culture creations. Continue reading »

Twins Show What Pop Culture Characters Would Dress Like In Real Life

Ever feel like you have nothing to wear even with a closet full of clothes? Yes, us too. Although who would’ve thought that it’s possible to look for outfit inspiration in famous pop culture characters – even the animated ones. Continue reading »