Category: Body Art
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Japanese Sculptor Turns Old Skateboards Into Beautiful Sculptures
Japanese skateboarder and self-taught sculptor Haroshi has creatively combined his two passions by creating striking and stylish pop-culture images out of the wood of trashed skateboards. The unique appearance of his sculptures is all thanks to the composition of the skateboards he uses, which are created from multiple layers of processed wood. These layers are…
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The Ceramic French Bulldog in Love With a Cat by Angie Rehe [video]
In October of last year, artFido had the privilege of auctioning off 13 hand painted ceramic French Bulldogs for charity with 100% of proceeds going to Wear for Success, an organisation that provides clothing and training to disadvantaged people seeking employment (read about it HERE). One of our favorite pups was a confused little fella called “The…
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We Thought These People Looked Weird. A Closer Look Left Us Absolutely Speechless
OK well the title of this blog is a little misleading as we’ve known about Australian ex-pat Ron Mueck‘s works for some time and have been speechless every time we’ve had the opportunity to see them in “the flesh”. Ron continues to amaze with his sculptures. He used to be a model maker and puppeteer for…
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Artist Face Paints Models Eating Food in Their National Flags
If you’re looking for some art to hang in your kitchen, this could work. In a recent photo project by Jonathan Icher, a French photographer, body paint is used on models to transform them into national flags while eating primary foods associated with their countries. Anastasia Parquet, a skilled makeup artist, is the mastermind behind the art…
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Imaginative Eye Makeup Art by Tal Peleg
Most of us are familiar with makeup application as an everyday thing that women (and sometimes men) do to enhance their appearance. Professional Israeli makeup artist Tal Peleg, however, has elevated this everyday ritual into an art form. Her eye makeup designs go far beyond a simple touch-up – each is a miniature work…
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Stunning Black & White Makeup and Photography
Russian photographer Alexander Khokhlov and makeup artist Valeriya Kutsan collaborated on this photographic series featuring heavily made up black & white faces – showcasing ‘op art’ geometry, stark contrasts, and even – Mickey Mouse! And don’t forget, if you’re looking for a piece of original art to hang on your walls, check out artFido…
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Beautiful, Minimalistic Geometric Tattoos Made With Dots And Lines
Based in Berlin, tattoo artist Chaim Machlev creates amazing geometric tattoos using a technique called stippling. His minimalistic designs are made by inking countless tiny black dots and lines on the skin, which ultimately forms the whole tattoo. Intricate and highly mesmerizing, more of his works can be seen below or on his Instagram. And don’t forget, if you’re looking for a…
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Documenting a Pregnancy with 40 Weeks and a Camera
In a series entitled Proyecto Pyokko, freelance photographer Sophie Starzenski took self-portraits in front of a full-length mirror to document her pregnancy. The idea is simple and well executed; and the last frame will surely bring a smile to any face. Born in Buenos Aires in 1985, Starzenski learned the art of photography at the age of 18 studying with…
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Prison Tattoos and Their Secret Meanings
The trend for tattoos is not exactly breaking news. In the last couple of years, tatts have gone from somewhat of a fad to a raging, unstoppable pandemic. Whether you get a tattoo to express your individuality, for artistic expression, or just because Bieber got one, there is no denying its popularity. We recently discovered…
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Video Shows How Quickly Model Can Be Manipulated Using Photoshop
It’s no secret that beauty industry uses Photoshop to touch up images but this video created by Global Democracy in 2011 shows a more than just a little bit of touching up. The model’s hair, neck are legs are lengthened, her bust is enhanced, her stomach is trimmed down and her skin is lightened. Her eyes…