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Creative use of the ballpoint pen as a medium has taken many directions in the art world. For example, Samuel Silva uses a variety of colors and drawing techniques to create his hyperrealistic illustrations while artists Sergei…

German photographer Markus Reugel began photographing when his son was born, and his talents quickly developed into a passion. Specifically, he is drawn to high speed liquid photography because of the unpredictable nature of the process. Drop by drop, Reugel experiments with all kinds of liquids, lighting, and color to capture these magnificent, abstract creations.

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The term Grandma is most often associated with lots of love, big hugs, and delicious home cooking. Now whether or not your grandma really was a good cook doesn't matter, it's the memories of being at grandma's house that really stick. Italian…

Malaysia-based graphic designer Mei Linn Chan is still a student, but you wouldn't know it based on her amazing work including this project entitled Leaf Type. Using an exacto knife, Chan delicately hand-carved block letters into the central area of found leaves. She then paired the solid designs with intricate patterns that mimic the leaf's shape and followed the path of its…

Playing with a toy boat in the bathtub as a kid is an activity that has stood the test of time. So, it's no surprise that media architect Claudio Benghi and artist Gloria Ronchi, of Aether & Hemera, joined forces to develop this awesome take on such a simple concept. Voyage is an extensive journey of illuminated 'paper boats,' floating across the surface of London’s Canary Wharf. The…

Borja Martínez, of Lo Siento Studios in Spain, is always coming up with new and clever ideas. The Barcelona-based artist is no stranger to developing ideas with unique materials, and he uses anything from grass to slices of salami to make his work. A few months ago, Martínez wowed us with his creative…

The moon is a fascinating place filled with wonder and mystery, and it exists in our presence every day. However, it's incredibly easy to overlook that ever-present beauty that hangs overhead as we zip around in our daily routines or become distracted by the bright lights of an urban landscape. UK-based photographer Steve Adams has a great skill for calling attention to very simple, everyday…

A week ago, we virtually traveled along the streets of Madrid, checking out these festive holiday lights by artist and architect Teresa Sapey. This time, we take you northeast of Madrid to check out the stunning Tree Rings light display along the Champs-Elysée…

Experience a momentary pause in life as you view these photographs by Hengki Koentjoro. The Indonesia-based artist has captured a sense of meditative isolation in this series, entitled Mindfulness. Each image features a solitary figure, set against the stark blacks and whites of the surrounding environment. By eliminating color, Koentjoro draws his viewers into the scene…

The Warner Brothers Studio Harry Potter Museum, located just outside of London, is a magical place where all of the real-life Harry Potter movie details can be explored and appreciated up close. Recently, Konstantin Shestakovsky took a trip to the museum, and was able to capture the magic and wonder of the movies in this collection of photographs.

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UK-based artist Nic Joly uses toy figures, wire, paper, paint, clay, and any inspiring objects that catch his eye, to create these clever and tiny little worlds completely by hand. The artist is motivated by all aspects of…

What might seem like a pile of junk to the average person is creative inspiration for Chicago-based artist Justin Gershenson-Gates. With a website aptly entitled A Mechanical Mind, Gershenson-Gates has a knack for transforming dusty old parts into all kinds of unique and clever designs. In particular, his insect-shaped creations, ranging from grasshoppers to dragonflies…

Yusuke Oono presents a little holiday cheer in this festive 360 degree Christmas book. Back in October, the German-based artist was a top winner in the Fab Cafe laser cutter design contest, winning with the intricate designs of his fairytale storybook. This time, he…

This hand drawn flower by UK-based artist, illustrator, and surface pattern designer Paul Alexander Thornton pops off the page with miraculous detail. The artist says he has "a love affair with ballpoint pens and felt-tips." Ever since he was a child, Thornton has been drawing and so, from an early age, he always knew that he would grow up to be an…

Detroiturbex is a website that was created to raise awareness about the city of Detroit and to explore and photograph abandoned buildings throughout the city. The site—a word mash of Detroit and Urbex, meaning urban exploration—features countless photographs ranging from the days of the old, thriving metropolis to a more modern-day, rundown city.

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Photographer Daniel G. Walczyk's Javascapes are a captivating display of colorful liquids, blending together in abstract forms. As the artist poured cream into his pint glass of iced coffee one day, he began to notice the gorgeous details that emerged from this everyday activity. He captured the moment with his smart phone, closely investigated the photos more…

This incredible tree house design, featuring two floors and even an outdoor, second-story porch, seems way better than anything most of us ever played in as kids! French artist and designer Jean Paul Lespagnard and Maine-based artist Ethan Hayes-Chute collaborated on this unique concept, entitled Dig For Victory, as part of the 2010…

Animal-lovers will enjoy this series by photographer Cristina Otero. We were first wowed by Otero's impressive skills in her Wildly Fruity Self-Portraits, and she continues to visually captivate us with this series, entitled Instinct. Combining her…

Born and raised in Hawaii, photographer Tom Kualii has always loved creativity and expressing what he sees through art. However, it wasn't until he was deployed to Iraq that he began to discover his fascination with the world of photography. During his time there, he captured the atmosphere of beauty set within a world of chaotic war and thus began his love for the camera.

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Boston-based photographer Stephen Sheffield tells unusual visual stories with these self portraits of himself wearing a suit and hat. In each scene, he puts a strange, and subtly funny, twist on everyday events like climbing a ladder or holding his son in his arms. He says he uses himself as the muse in his photographs to explore the "realities and surrealities of being a man,"…