“Smile… But Not Too Much”: The Fashion and Posing of ’90s Family Photos
Studio family portraits from the 1990s carry a timeless nostalgia, defined by their carefully staged aesthetics. Continue reading »
Laust Højgaard Creates Grotesque, Post‑apocalyptic Giant Portraits With Dark Humour and Heavy Texture Turning Misfits Into Fragile Gods
Laust Højgaard is a Danish painter (born 1989) whose large acrylic works depict “grotesque and quirky” giant figures—misfits, outsiders and fragile titans—set in a surreal, almost post‑apocalyptic universe. Continue reading »
Sebastian Krüger Creates Large‑format Grotesquely Distorted Celebrity Portraits
Sebastian Krüger is a German painter famous for large, hyper‑real yet grotesquely distorted portraits of rock stars and pop‑culture icons, especially The Rolling Stones. His work sits between fine art and caricature: highly detailed acrylic “personality portraits” that exaggerate features while amplifying character, attitude, and theatrical presence. Continue reading »
Ejiwa Ebenebe Creates Lush, Ornamented Fantasy Portraits and Vibrant Digital Paintings With African Vibe
Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe is a queer Nigerian-Canadian illustrator and fine artist currently based in British Columbia, Canada. Continue reading »
These Found Silhouette Photos Capture the Poetic Beauty of Negative Space and Inspire Imagination Through Natural Lighting
These found silhouette photos were taken in natural light, capturing simple yet powerful outlines and shadows that invoke mystery and invite viewers to imagine stories behind them. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Portraits From History of the Indian Tribes of North America
The DeGolyer Library at Southern Methodist University houses the renowned multi-volume work History of the Indian Tribes of North America. Continue reading »
Italian Artist Creates Dreamlike Digital Collages That Blur The Line Between Real And Unreal
Chiara Santoro creates digital collages that blend everyday moments with surreal imagery, creating layered worlds where fantasy and reality intertwine. Her use of architectural forms, nostalgic portraits, and organic textures results in whimsical yet grounded visual narratives. Exhibited internationally, including in Los Angeles, her work reveals the boundless potential of digital art when fueled by imaginative storytelling and symbolic contrasts. Continue reading »
Brazilian Artist Creates Drawings That Perfectly Visualize People’s Emotions
Some people believe that in order to make an incredible drawing or painting that will catch everyone’s eye, you need to have special materials and all kinds of different painting tools. Well, the good news is that in practice, this is actually not true. And one artist is here to prove that! Continue reading »
In The Memory of David Dubnitsky, One Of The Greatest Fine Nude Photographers Ever
In loving memory of David Dubnitsky, an extraordinary Ukrainian photographer whose life was sadly died on July 21 in a motorcycle crash accident between the Odessa and Dnipro, Ukraine. Continue reading »
Exploring Ukraine’s Heritage Through the Symbolism of the “Hustynochkaa” Headscarf Series by Lyubov Bessarab
Lyubov Bessarab is a Ukrainian artist and designer whose work explores contrasts—between reality and imagination, presence and absence, and the seen and unseen. Continue reading »
Beautiful Minimalist Pastel Portraits by Japanese Illustrator 192
Japanese illustrator 192, known online as @choomoranma in Instagram — a nod to Mount Everest—crafts ethereal portraits that seem to drift on a gentle breeze. Continue reading »
Blankets, Books, and the Gaze: The Intimate Paintings of Prudence Flint
Melbourne artist Prudence Flint has spent over thirty years crafting evocative portraits of women, using her distinctive oil-on-linen technique. Continue reading »
Beautiful Portrait Winning Photos from the 2025 Fine Art Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Through the window” by Sergio Redolfi
The 11th Fine Art Photography Awards highlighted exceptional amateur portraiture, with 22 winning entries that captivated through emotional depth, originality, and artistic vision. Continue reading »
Funny (or Not) Studio Portraits That Defined 1980s Men’s Styles
Bold portraits of 1980s men’s fashion showcase oversized blazers, graphic sweaters, mullets, mustaches, and mirrored sunglasses. Each look reflects personal identity, shaped by pop icons, streetwear, and corporate cool. Style was loud, expressive, and confidently eclectic. Fashion blurred gender norms and embraced individuality. The decade’s attitude is stitched into every silhouette. Continue reading »
Remarkable Winning Portraits from the LensCulture Awards 2025
Series Winner – 1st Place: “Nirvana” by Daesung Lee, France
The 2025 LensCulture Portrait Awards have revealed a remarkable collection of portraits from around the world, each telling compelling stories of identity, resilience, and emotion. Continue reading »
Amazing Hyperrealistic Graphite Drawings by Fabio Gonçalves
Fabio Gonçalves de Arruda, a São Paulo-based artist, creates hyperrealistic graphite drawings that are so detailed they resemble high-contrast photographs or film stills. Continue reading »
“Hybrid” : Phil Langer Shows What Happens When Humans Merge With Nature In Emotional Portraits
What defines humanity—our physical form, innate instincts, or something more elusive? Continue reading »
Brooke Rothshank Draws Adorably Tiny Artworks In The Size Of A Coin
Back in 2015, artist Brooke Rothshank started painting one tiny artwork a day—a creative way to juggle motherhood while keeping her passion alive. Since then, she’s kept at it, impressing people with her incredibly detailed mini paintings of everyday things and even portraits. Continue reading »
Very Personal and Delicate Portraits by Wilfrid Wood
Wilfrid Wood, a London-based artist known as “Plasticine Daddy,” is celebrated for his bold and expressive portraits that blend humor, exaggeration, and keen attention to facial expressions. With an ever-growing Instagram following, he captures authentic and intriguing faces in unapologetically raw portraits, captivating audiences with his unique artistic style. Continue reading »
Purr of Sorrow: The Surreal and Psychedelic Pastel Art of Irem Kurban
Irem Kurban, a Turkish artist now living in Berlin, creates mesmerizing surreal portraits with pastel pencils. Continue reading »
Impressive Fashion Illustration by Eduardo García Benito For Vogue in the 1920s and ’30s
Eduardo García Benito, the brilliant Spanish artist behind some of Vogue’s most iconic covers in the 1920s and 1930s, brought a unique elegance to fashion illustration. From painting royalty to capturing bold portraits, his work continues to inspire—take a look at these stunning vintage creations! Continue reading »
With His Visually Stunning Portraits Drawn Entirely In Charcoal, This Artist Captivates Audiences
Artist Josh Hernandez creates amazing free-hand portraits using nothing but charcoal. Continue reading »
Close Encounters: This Artis Creates Whimsical Paintings Of Cats In Their Funniest Poses
Joy, a California-based artist, is known for her vibrant animal art. Continue reading »
Fantastic Winning Photos from the 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Contest
1st Place: “Detailed Gnat Ogre” by Benjamin Salb (USA)
The 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Contest unveiled the enchanting beauty of insects through amateur photographers’ eyes. Winning photos celebrate macro photography’s artistry, capturing stunning details of dragonflies and butterflies. Continue reading »
In 1967, Photographer Richard Avedon Created These Remarkable Psychedelic Portraits Of The Beatles
In August 1967, The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein collaborated with photographer Richard Avedon to capture the essence of their psychedelic masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Continue reading »
