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The Curious Cat (2 pics)



Though you can appreciate all of the hard work that went into creating these amazingly detailed papercraft scenes, you can't help but laugh when you see the curious cat checking out all the commotion. By papercraft artists People Too from Novosibirsk, Russia. Just what could he be thinking?





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Added by alice on January 5, 2011 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Lost in a Whimsical World (15 pieces)



Matt Gaser takes us on an incredible journey through his storytelling art. It's hard not to get lost in this whimsical world he's conjured up from his imagination. The bright characters he creates are so full of life, they make you feel as if you've seen them in a wonderful dream.



"The most satisfying moment in making art is not the final idea, but the process it took to get there,"… Continue

Added by Marica on January 5, 2011 at 9:00am — 6 Comments

Protecting the Shore (2 pics)



It's not often that I run into an image as perfect as this... Set against an absolutely gorgeous backdrop in Toulbroc'h (an old fort town in France), a beautiful portrait of a girl can be seen on a rock wall by the shore. The work was completed by none other than French street artist Liliwenn. The… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 4, 2011 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Making Pictures out of Rorschach Inkblots (6 total)



L Filipe dos Santos' See Saw collection fills in the pictures that one may see from a Rorschach's ink blot test. From Madrid, Spain, the artist also has a blog that is filled with further sketches that you may enjoy.…



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Added by Wen Duan on January 2, 2011 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

Cut-out Portraits That Mess With Your Mind (7 total)

These are some incredibly interesting cut-out portraits by Lucas C. Simões. He takes a seemingly normal portrait and transforms it into something completely unique and interesting. These cut-outs are made from the same stacked image and have up to thirteen layers. I love the abstract geometric figures and shapes he has created with these portraits.…





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Added by Kevin Chung on December 29, 2010 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Secret Light Graffiti World (15 photos)



If you're like me, you believe that a secret world exists. It's a wonderfully whimsical place where mysterious shadows come alive, where monsters invade our memories, and where… Continue

Added by alice on December 29, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Sensual Photorealistic Paintings



Born in the former Soviet republic of Kygystan, 39-year-old Talantbek Chekirov has an appreciation for the natural beauty found in women. Using oil as his medium, Chekirov's creates photorealistic works of art that are soft and sensual. He paints shadows and light in such a way that makes his figures glow, giving us an appreciation not just for the female form but for an artistic skill few have…

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Added by Eugene on December 24, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Breathtaking Surreal Art (6 pieces)



We've described surreal art and photography in many different ways - shocking, sweet, and even beautiful yet dark. One word we haven't used yet is… Continue

Added by alice on December 23, 2010 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Everyday Angels in Auckland (12 pics)



Don't we all love creative ideas like this? Auckland City Mission worked with ad agency Publicis Mojo in spreading angel wings throughout the city. Everyday people are invited to to take pictures in front of the wings and post their picture on Auckland Mission's Facebook page. If they do? A sponsor will donate $5 on their behalf, up to a maximum of $10,000. Some of the wings are hidden, while… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 22, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Zener: A Book on Beautiful Photorealism (10 photos)



Contemporary painter Eric Zener just sent us these images from his newly released book, Zener. The large, full-color limited edition book shows over 150 beautiful works of art created by Zener from 2000 to 2010. They are accompanied by writings from scholars, critics, fellow artists, poets, collectors and dealers. "It was a wonderful experience to have my work published in this scale and… Continue

Added by alice on December 22, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Tron Legacy Wall Graphics (2 total)



Looking for some wall art? Blik's just released these sweet removable graphics. "TRON: Legacy ~ Battle shows one of the film's pivotal fight scenes as Sam Flynn battles a program in the search for his father." Pretty kick-ass.…







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Added by alice on December 22, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Little Man's Giant Shadow (4 pics)



Brazilian street artist Herbert Baglione created this beautiful and amazing installation at Winterlong Gallerie in Niort, France. The giant shadow, made from thousands of dead leaves, starts from a tiny silhouette of a man cutout from the wall. It's unknown whether or not Baglione was trying to express any kind of symbolism through this piece, leaving it up to the viewer to find his or her own… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 21, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Lovely Land of Lost Lamps (12 photos)



Norway-born and based conceptual artist Rune Guneriussen has that magical gift. He arranges and then photographs everyday, ordinary objects like lamps, chairs, telephones and, my favorite, lamps - to make them come alive! Since 2005, the artist has been creating these whimsical installations all around Norway's landscapes, no doubt "lighting up" the country with his wonderful imagination.…

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Added by alice on December 20, 2010 at 1:30pm — 10 Comments

Interview: Love Land Invaders (14 pics)



Over the years, there have been a few projects that have really stood out to me. Because of its originality and flawless execution, Love Land Invaders by German duo Ralph Lagoi and Kate Lace sits on top of that list.



Shot entirely in stunningly decorated love hotel rooms in Japan, the… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 20, 2010 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

Painting of the Day: Hidden Crush

This beautiful painting, with hidden characters and meaning, is by France-based visual artist Rossina Bossio. "The inspiration for this painting comes from Colonial Latin-American portraits of dead nuns ("The Brides of Christ")," she tells us. "This kind of portrait was very common at the time and was considered extremely special. Death was the most important moment for a nun: it was the day she… Continue

Added by alice on December 20, 2010 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Storytelling Faces (26 pieces)

Moscow, Russia



Christian Guémy aka C215 believes that if you look deeply enough into a person's face, you will see their life story unfold in front of your very eyes. The French street artist travels around the entire globe and meets all types of people, including tramps,… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 19, 2010 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

Beautifully Layered Paper Sculptures (8 pieces)

Self-taught Korean artist Cheong-ah Hwang creates beautiful and intricate works of art that are made entirely out of paper. In order to gain exposure and fund a project to make low-cost prints of her Little Red Riding Hood layered paper sculpture, she joined Kickstarter. She ended up raising $570 which far exceeded her goal of… Continue

Added by alice on December 18, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Interview with Artist Brock Davis

As the creative director at Carmichael Lynch, Brock Davis has helped his agency win numerous awards including the prestigious Cannes Lion for creative excellence. More than that, Davis keeps his ideas flowing, constantly pushing his own creative boundaries by his self-initiated projects where he works in a variety of different mediums. These include sculpting, photographing, drawing and, of… Continue

Added by alice on December 18, 2010 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

Light Calligraphy (7 pics)



Many of us have seen light graffiti before, but you've probably never seen anything like this. Creating a new genre called "light calligraphy," Julien Breton takes performing arts to a whole 'nother level. Not only is the light calligraphy intricate and beautiful, the way the French artist strikes dramatic dance moves only adds more grace and eccentricity to the already powerful… Continue

Added by Kevin Chung on December 16, 2010 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Apocalyptic Digital Masterpieces (15 pieces)

It's not often that I'm moved by digital art, but it's impossible not to be impressed with the portfolio of Russian artist Vitaly Alexius. Perhaps it's the way Vitsly creates such exquisitely detailed apocalyptic worlds...



One common theme that is found in many of his works is a brightly lit character that stands alone in the midst of all the chaos. Do these characters represent life or… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 16, 2010 at 5:30pm — 5 Comments

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