Portuguese street artist Artur Bordalo, (aka Bordalo II), uses mixed media to create his own interpretations of the urban landscape and environment. His series of artwork aims to draw attention to the problems of waste production, materials that are not reused, pollution and its effect on the planet. The idea is to depict nature itself, […]
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If you thought that all origami cranes looked alike, think again. These stunning cranes incorporate feathers, strings, flowers and more to reflect the mood and emotions of the artist behind the masterpieces. Cristian Marianciuc decided to start a different kind of diary at the beginning of this year. Every day, he folds an origami crane […]
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Art director and prop stylist Jessica Dance has collaborated again with food photographer David Sykes to bring us another tasty spread of knit dishes and other edibles. Dance makes all of the objects at home using 100% lambswool on a domestic knitting machine. All of the shots here (except the cheese spread) were for the […]
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Chicago-based artist Alex Solis not only makes detailed, colorful designs but he also shows his simpler side mixed with a clever sense of humor on his Instagram page. From spoons spooning to leafs leaving and rulers ruling, it seems he can look at any everyday object and find humor in it. He’s also quite handy […]
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“Man and Woman†is a 8 meter tall moving steel sculpture by Georgian sculptor Tamara Kvesitadze. Located in the seaside city of Batumi, Georgia, the two figures represent a Muslim boy, Ali, and a Georgian princess, Nino, who were separated by the invasion of Soviet Russia according to a famous 1937 novel by Azerbaijani author […]
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London based artist Martin Tomsky constructs stunning laser cut wooden pieces, which demonstrate his illustration skills and amazing eye to details. He creates everything from animal sculptures to brooches and pendants. Using laser cut plywood and building his pieces up layer by layer, he creates the most incredible fantasy worlds which are a sight to […]
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London-based artist Rachel Dein’s method of plaster casting captures everyday objects in a unique and delicate way. She makes impressions in wet clay, and then pours plaster directly over it. The clay captures the most intricate details, subtly coloring the plaster as it sets. Each clay mould can only be used once, making every piece […]
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Octopuses are exceptionally intelligent and creative creatures. With their eight writhing tentacles and otherworldly appearances, octopuses have fascinated and inspired mankind since we first explored the oceans. While we may no longer write myths and legends about tentacled sea beasts, these modern octopus-inspired household designs are enough to inspire a dread of the deep. Some […]
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White paper can be used to create such exquisite yet simplistic forms of art. And that is what James Cropper did in his project called Redefining Paper. He has challenged eight artists and designers to create an object exploring the potential of white paper. By using paper in its purest state, these artists returned with […]
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German artist Wolfgang Stiller has created a collection of sculptures named the “Matchstickmenâ€. The “Matchstickmen†is the result of the artist combining leftover moulds from a film production, with leftover wood that he had in his studio, which were then charred to appear as a burnt matchstick with a haunting head. The series is a […]
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New Zealand artist Kristina Webb has a passion for color pencil art. And she doesn’t limit herself to just paper. She gets inspiration from whatever is around her. Flowers, salads, and even spaghetti become part of her illustrations. And most of Webb’s color pencil art are hyper realistic and seems to almost jump off the […]
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Suzy Taylor is an extraordinarily talented paper-cut artist based in Hertfordshire, England. She creates mind-bogglingly detailed works of paper art. Paper is a delicate material to work with, which makes paper cut art by Suzy Taylor look ever more impressive. It’s more impressive because, as Taylor puts it, she does it in the traditional manner […]
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When children let their imagination run, even their food can become a plaything. Tanaka Tatsuya, an artist in Japan, never lost that wild imagination. Since 2011, he has been engaged in his “miniature calendar†that uses miniature people to scale the environments he creates and form narratives between the objects. Although most of the scenes […]
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Based in Portland, Oregon, Pony Reinhardt creates the most beautifully drawn vintage-style tattoos. Working from an appointment-only studio “Tenderfootâ€, Reinhardt creates intricate line drawings with no need for color or shade. From fungi to delicately shaded birds and even the occasional unicorn, Reinhardt’s pieces are cohesively put together with both vintage and contemporary themes. The […]
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What happens when you spend a month living alone on an island in Maine with nothing but cardboard, scissors and gorgeous sunsets to play with? John Marshall has created a series of “Sunset Selfies†in which he interacts with fantastic homemade cardboard characters on the beach against setting sun, which forges a perfect silhouette. The […]
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London-based artist Ana Enshina uses her creative eye to envision majestic animals as an abundance of multicolored spots. By utilizing different shapes and sizes for her dots, Enshina is able to incorporate a pronounced sense of whimsicality into her work. This unique creation finds a wide range of subjects, including all sorts of animal life. […]
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Combining traditional, Asian-influenced motifs and contemporary public art practices, Chinese artist Hua Tunan’s ink paintings seem moments away from escaping the canvas. And that is how he has painted the image of a roaring tiger with gold, black and white pigment. The creature depicted seems to pulse with energy, driven by Tunan’s frenetic painting style […]
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Paul Jackson is an incredibly talented British illustrator and painter working between Brighton, UK & Toronto, Ca. He creates stunningly detailed and dark pen-and-pencil drawings of various animals with their skeletons and sometimes organs lifting out of their bodies. By treating them with respect, the pictures of their insides look more like mystical anatomy lessons […]
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French street artist Charles Leval (aka Levalet) is pasting up Paris with highly original artwork that interacts with the street itself. He uses the streets of Paris as his canvas. His work is imbued with plenty of wit and humor, turning the cityscape into a environment full of surprises where before there was just a […]
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Calvin Nicholls has been creating his paper sculptures since 1986 and is now a master of the art. Working with just sheets of paper and a scalpel, he creates the most wonderful 3D pictures inspired by the plants and animals of the Canadian woodland. The majority of Calvin’s work is white on white, which leads […]
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