Tag: fun
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Book pages folded into stunning sculptures by Yuto Yamaguchi
Paper sculptor extraordinaire Yuto Yamaguchi has taken the art to a whole new level by transforming hardcover books into sculptures by simply folding their pages. Without using scissors, he crafts the bold designs by intricately creasing each page so that together, they appear as one cohesive form. Yamaguchi’s excellent craftsmanship produces smooth curves and sharp lines, making…
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The Chipmunks Strike Back in This Playful Star Wars Photo Shoot
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” Well not that long ago and in the backyard of artist Chris McVeigh‘s parent’s house, a whimsical series that pairs adorable chipmunks with tiny toys from Star Wars was created. Called Chipmunk Adventures, the photographs show these plastic action figures interacting with the small creatures in fun and…
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Master Works of Art Reimagined by Jeff Hamada
A number of years ago, Booooooom (yes, that’s o times 7!), put a call out to the interwebs to recreate their favorite old master paintings with a modern spin. As the interwebs likes to do, all hell broke loose and professional and amateur artists alike started submitting their entries. It was so successful, in fact,…
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Sweet Oreo Art With Tisha Cherry
Looking for a sweet arty treat? Why not check out the Oreo art of food artist Tisha Cherry, who sculpts the delicious biscuits into fine works of art. It all started a few years ago when she saw a silhouette of Bart Simpson made from crumbled pieces of Butterfinger and her creative mind just started…
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Artist Matches Everyday Objects With Pantone Swatches
For those of you were weren’t aware, Panatone Color Matching is the system which standardizes colors around the world. In a recent color mixy-matchy project, Inka Mathews used the Pantone system to match various random items with their colors. The match-ups are pleasing to the eye, partially because of the tiny objects involved. The other…
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Flowers Spill Out of a Huge Tube of Paint in France
In a spectacular installation in France, orange marigolds are squeezed out of a giant tube of paint. If you are in France over the weekend, be sure to check it out in the public park in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The flower tube is accompanied by a large picture frame that is also filled with blooms. (h/t StreetArt Germany) And don’t forget,…
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Stunning Illustrations Inside Coffee Cups
When we first stumbled across the magical coffee cup illustrations of Witchoria on Instagram, we were immediately hooked. The artist, Victoria Siemer, digitally creates big ocean waves, beautiful currents sweeping against rocks on shores and the calming visuals of mysterious galaxies, Siemer skillfully fits them into the confines of regular mugs and teacups, serving up a…
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For Dummies: How to Be a Cat
Can’t stand the rat race? Need a career change? A sea change? A tree change? What about being a cat? What a great job! You get to sleep most of the day, be nonchalant and care-free, and only give two f#@ks when it suits you. Just ppppurrrrfect! “Where do I apply?” we hear you say. Luckily, Lisa Swerling…
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Artist Uses Food to Complete Her Fashion Sketches!
At artFido, our two great loves are art and food. We were therefore extremely happy to see our two loves combined in Gretchen Röehrs fashion illustrations which she combines with a variety of fruit, vegetables and other food items. From bananas to slices of bread, Röehrs manages to brilliantly transform foods into fashionable clothes in her…
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New Suspended Treehouse Tents and Hammocks Designed by Tentsile
You might remember a little while ago that we showed you these amazing Tensile tents that hang suspended high in the trees. Well they’re back with several new models such as a small hammock for three that can be layered into a multi-tiered treehouse, a 2-layer tree tent, and a massive communal tent system designed to hold 6 people high in the air.…