Tag: painting
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A Trip Inside the Mind of Conceptual Artist Dan Cretu
We may have only discovered the Instagram account of artist Dan Cretu a couple of days ago, but we are already obsessed with his work. Dan is a conceptual artist who combines a strong whit with famous artworks and popular culture. Below are some of our favorites, but be sure to check out Dan’s work…
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3D Printed CLOTHES at Home by Danit Peleg
3D printing is all the rage at the moment. It started off simply with chess pieces, then got more sophisticated with bone joints and moving toys, and then fully high tech like milk caps that tell you when milk has gone bad and a real skull, implanted into a baby’s head. “What’s next” you ask? Cars? Rockets? Televisions?…
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Miniature Creations Painted With Coffee
@coffeetopia – also know as Ghidaq al-Nizar – began as a latte artist, but has taken his craft to another level by deconstructing frothy brews and utilizing their most basic component – coffee – his medium of choice. Al-Nizar takes the steamy, soothing drink out of the cup and artistically applies it to an equally unconventional canvas – leaves and 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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Tattooed Stocking Legs by Thieves of Tower
Tattoo duo Thieves of Tower take “She’s got legs” to a whole new level with spectacularly tattooed landscape scenes on the backs of legs, giving the distinct impression that the tattooed wearer is sporting a beautifully intricate pair of leggings or stockings. They probably won’t keep you warm and may not be everyone’s cup of tea,…
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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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Spine Chilling Animal Drawings by Paul Jackson
We shared Paul Jackson on our Instagram page some time ago because there was something different about his amazing drawings. Something dark and immediately alluring. It’s hard to put your finger on it, but they sure are spectacular. What do you think? (h/t demilked) And don’t forget, if you’re looking for a piece of original art to…
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Yummy Sweets Perfectly Organized by Color
Our recent post about photographer Emily Blincoe was so popular (see HERE) that we thought we’d share another one… this time with a bit of a sweet tooth. For her Sugar Series, she collected a wide range of color-specific candies, arranged them in deliciously symmetrical squares, and then photographed the organized compositions. She included every candy one can imagine,…
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Makeup Artist Transforms Her Mouth to Look Like Cartoon Characters
Makeup artist Laura Jenkinson‘s expertly transforms her own mouth into those of beloved cartoon characters, displaying both her skills and whimsical creativity. As for how she accomplishes each of her creations, the artist starts out by finding a picture that she likes, holds it up as a guide, and then uses a mirror to draw the…
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Artist Makes Incredible Creatures Out of Driftwood
James Doran-Webb is an amazing British artist currently based in The Philippines. James made his first foray into animal sculptures over 25 years ago with papier mâché, but five years later he began collecting pieces of driftwood and has now amassed a substantial collection that he forages through at his studio. Driftwood sculptures have since become…