All Blog Posts Tagged 'Animal' (22)

Wild Animals Liberated in an Urban Environment



Artist Josh Keyes has had quite an eventful year, creating many of his trademark acrylic paintings in 2011. Less surreal than his previous pieces, Keyes still likes to focus on wild animals. In these compositions, humans are nowhere in sight and, instead, animal have broken out of jail,…

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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on December 27, 2011 at 1:41pm — 1 Comment

Dripping and Splattering Watercolor Paintings



British artist Dave White has a signature style that involves an explosive application of drips and splats of paint. Often referred to as the UK's Andy Warhol, White recently showed off a new body of work in London for his Western-inspired show Americana. As part of that…

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Added by alice on November 17, 2011 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

Most Adorable Baby Animal Prints



If you love charming animal photography, you probably have already heard of Sharon Montrose. Known for her quintessential unique style that captures the simple essence of animals, the photographer has a beautiful style that's unmistakable. All of her photographs are of real, live animals who are shot either in her studio or where they live. Using the magic of Photoshop, she then just places… Continue

Added by alice on November 2, 2011 at 9:21am — 2 Comments

Amazing Wood-Chip Animal Sculptures

Come a bit closer. Without reading our title, can you guess what these animal sculptures are made of? Artist Sergey Bobkov, 54, made the above life-sized owl chick from cutting chips from the Siberian cedar for an exhibition of his works in a local school at Kozhany, southwest of Krasnoyarsk, on September 5, 2011. Bobkov, who received a patent on manufacturing… Continue

Added by alice on September 6, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Fantastic Farm Animal Portraits - Part II



Do you remember Rob MacInnis' fantastic farm animal portraits? To help raise funds for his MFA at the Rhode Island School of Art and Design, Rob MacInnis is now offering a limited edition of 50 portfolios, available through Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects. Each portfolio… Continue

Added by alice on August 30, 2011 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Curiously Cute Animal Photography



Vancouver, Canada-based photographer Jon Bertelli takes some of the most curiously cute animal photography we've seen in a long time. Whether it's of a patient cat precariously perched on a bicycle seat plotting his next move or it's of a baby giraffe seemingly stretching his neck out to be in the shot, each one will make you smile for its sweet storytelling ways. …



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Added by alice on August 13, 2011 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Fascinating Photos on Animal Domestication



National Geographic recently put out a thought-provoking article titled Animal Domestication.



Here's one of my favorite excerpts:

A growing body of evidence shows that historically, domesticated animals likely played a large part in their own taming, habituating themselves to humans before we took an active role in the process. "My working hypothesis,"… Continue

Added by alice on July 14, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Whimsical Animal Illustrations (12 photos)

Bradford, UK-based graphic design student Matt La'Mont has created a very beautiful set of animal illustrations that make us feel like a kid again. They all have that retro modern feel to them, don't they?


We caught up with Matt to ask him about this project. Read that short Q&A below.…



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Added by alice on December 8, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Animal Constellation Chalk Art (11 total)

Paris-based Philippe Baudelocque takes chalk art to a whole new level. Drawing on a black background, his incredibly intricate animals look like constellations on a dark night. Each drawing is composed of cells, and each cell has its own pattern. With beautiful layers, these three-dimensional animals look like they're ready to jump off the city walls.…



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Added by Eugene on October 25, 2010 at 7:00pm — 7 Comments

Crochet Animal Sculptures (7 total)

If you thought crochet was only a hobby for grandmothers, you haven't seen Shauna Richardson's animal sculptures. With a background in conceptual art, Richardson has been making waves as a 'crochetdermist.' The UK-based artist uses thick and coarse wool to create intricate sculptures that look like they belong more in a museum than in grandma's smelly… Continue

Added by alice on October 14, 2010 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

22 Incredibly Interesting Animal Photos

Netherlands based freelance photographer Edgar Thissen takes animal photos that are incredibly interesting. His tack sharp portraits often focus squarely on the eyes, giving us a clear look into the windows of their souls. With crisp detail, he shows us just how beautiful all living creatures on this earth can be, reminding us how we share it with a hearty host of… Continue

Added by alice on August 22, 2010 at 10:30am — 7 Comments

Psychedelic Animal Sculptures (12 pieces)

I wouldn't recommend viewing AJ Fosik's work while under the influence of psychedelic drugs. The Philadelphia-based artist hand-makes intricate wood animal sculptures which feature symmetrical and rhythmic patterns that will surely trip you out.



What amazes me about Fosik's work is the limited amount of tools he uses, which only includes wood, paint, and… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 9, 2010 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Spectacular Animal Portraits by Steve Hoskins (20 pics)



Having worked on ad campaigns for Pedigree, Purina and Whiskas, British photographer Steve Hoskins knows a thing or two about taking pictures of our furriest friends. Diving deeper into his work, we find stunningly clear photos of animals big and small, creepy and cuddly. With an eye for detail, Hoskins portrays these animals in both striking and subtle ways, making…

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Added by alice on March 25, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Incredible Animal Photography by Stefano Unterthiner



With a PhD in Zoology, Stefano Unterthiner isn't just any ordinary animal photographer. In fact, his passion for telling an animal's story takes him around the globe. As a skilled photojournalist, he waits for precise moments, often times spending long periods in the field in complete solitude.



You've probably seen Stefano's photos but never have…

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Added by alice on February 28, 2010 at 7:00am — 6 Comments

Magnificent Animal Scuptures Frozen in Mid-Air (12 pics)



These highly-dynamic sculptures by visual artist Claire Morgan are captivating on so many different levels. Many of the animals in her artwork seem to evoke a potential for freedom and life’s poignant vulnerability. The relationship between movement and stillness is compelling in her installations, while the compositional patterns she creates form a beautiful…

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Added by Eugene on January 20, 2010 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Magical Metamorphosis - Runolfur Gudbjornsson



Is Spinning Jewelry so magical that it morphs beautiful women into enchanting animals? Runolfur Gudbjornsson thinks so. He's the photographer who's captured it all for us. Look closely and you'll see Spinning Jewelry's mysterious earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces displayed right alongside crow wings, capricorn horns and lizard backs.…

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Added by alice on January 7, 2010 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

10 Amazing Animal Bush Sculptures



Whenever I see sculptures carved from bushes, I always stop and stare in amazement at the amount of detail and creativity that goes into making them. These people take something ordinary, and transform it into something extraordinary. In this collection, we take a look at some cool bush sculptures that have come to life in the shape of animals.…

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Added by Eugene on September 17, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Funny and Strange Animal-Related Signs (12 pics)



Looking at these animal-related signs, I truly believe the universe has a sense of humor. Some of these signs make me laugh out loud, while others make me scratch my head in disbelief. Either way, I hope you find them as amusing as I do!…

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Added by Eugene on August 7, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Breathtaking Animal Photos - Art Wolfe (15 pics)

Over the course of his 30-year career, Art Wolfe has worked on every continent and in hundreds of locations. His stunning images interpret and record the world's fast-disappearing wildlife and act as a lasting inspiration to those who seek to preserve the very subjects recorded in his images. Art's photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of… Continue

Added by Eugene on March 23, 2009 at 7:20am — 1 Comment

Hi-Def Pics - Best Animal Pictures of 2008 (13 Photos)

Animals never cease to amaze me. Some are cute, some are scary - some are serious, some are funny. One thing is for sure...they're all pretty amusing. Here is a compilation of best animal pictures of 2008.



Above, monkeys of Yamanouchi, Japan, relax in a natural hot spring.

A polar bear dries off.…

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Added by Eugene on December 24, 2008 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

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