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Alyssa Anda's Blog – February 2011 Archive (15)

Stunning Sketches by Stella Im Hultberg (10 pieces)



One of the Met’s favorite artists, Stella Im Hultberg works with pencils, wood and sketchbooks to make illustrations for her upcoming show Fragmented, which runs from March 11th to March 21st at London Miles gallery.



Midway through preparing for this show, Hultberg started… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 28, 2011 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

Creative Design: Hourglass Nightlight (3 pics)



University of Art and Design (ECAL) graduate Vanessa Hordies created a bedside lamp called Night Night. The prototype has a wooden base and a glass top. Once inverted and a button is pushed, the light stays on for fifteen minutes as sand gradually trickles down to cover the light while the user drifts off to sleep.



“Research has shown that when people go to bed it usually takes… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 26, 2011 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Statuesque Beauty (7 photos)



American fashion model Erin Heatherton has legs for days. Standing on a pedestal, she shows off the sleek and sexy stylings of Lucy Ewing, who features the work of La Perla, Stella McCartney, and Agent Provocateur. Her gorgeous, statuesque poses were photographed by Hasse Nielsen for The Sunday Times UK Style.…









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Added by Alyssa Anda on February 25, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

When Art Meets Cartoons (13 pieces)



Cartoons characters are often tangled up in messy situations but what happens when you mix them with classic paintings by world famous artists? Hilarity ensues! Though we couldn't find the person who took on this challenge, he or she has done an impressive job in inserting our favorite cartoon characters into memorable paintings. The result? What would happen when art meets… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 23, 2011 at 1:00pm — 13 Comments

Banksy Arrives in Los Angeles (7 pics)



After Banksy’s film Exit Through the Gift Shop was nominated for an Oscar, the UK street artist made a special trip to Los Angeles to honor the momentous occasion. Here are a few standout pieces that he put up in the last couple weeks.



The boy shooting crayons (below) is located in Westwood, home of UCLA. As a Bruin myself, I can tell you firsthand that many students have… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 22, 2011 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

Adriana Lima Performs (8 photos)



Brazilian bombshell Adriana Lima poses as an enchanting nightclub singer for the February 2011 edition of Vogue Italia. Talented fashion photographer Vincent Peters captures her mesmerizing performance.



Lima makes a beautiful transition from angel to singer with the help of stylist Valentina Serra. The sultry model is styled in lingerie-inspired designs from Dolce &… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 18, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Everlasting Love (8 total)



One of the benefits about being in a long lasting relationship is that you get to grow up with the person you love. Some lucky couples are fortunate to meet very early in their lives, staying together through life's trials and tribulations. This post shows us that even though physical appearances may change, a couple's love can stay the same.…







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Added by Alyssa Anda on February 17, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Back to the Future (11 total)

Pancho in 1983 & 2010, Buenos Aires



Back to the Future is an awesome photo series by Buenos Aires-born Irina Werning that has been flying through the web. What makes it so enjoyable is not just that we get to see how people age, it's that Werning gets the overall tone, mood and lighting of the two pictures to almost completely match. It should come as no… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 16, 2011 at 12:30pm — 7 Comments

Electrifying Art (5 pics)



St. Martin’s School of Art graduate Dianne Harris turned heads at the 2011 Kinetica Art Fair with her neon works: Caduceus, E=MConsciousness2 and Eternally Yours. She specializes in producing, constructing and photographing environments. The Kinetica Art Fair is a London exhibition dedicated to bringing kinetic, electronic and technological art to the public.



“My work,” says Harris, “aims… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 11, 2011 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Winter in Full Bloom (4 photos)



Harvard grad Amber Gray photographs models Samantha and Kristina for the February issue of Marie Claire China. Stylist Guillaume Boulez, make-up artist David Tibolla and hair stylist Shlomi Mor work with Gray to capture the juxtaposition between winter and spring. The models look nothing short of ethereal in this beautiful spring garden.…





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Added by Alyssa Anda on February 10, 2011 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Gorgeous Gisele Bundchen (7 pics)



Talented fashion photographer Paolo Roversi photographs the gorgeous Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen with the help of stylist Alice Gentilucci. Roversi captures the fierce Gisele in this vulnerable-meets-high-fashion photo shoot. Notice the intensity in her eyes as she draws you in, commanding your attention.…











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Added by Alyssa Anda on February 8, 2011 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Light Graffiti Skeletons (9 pics)



Janne Parviainen is an artist from Finland who's photographs show us the art of light painting. Creepy skeletons come alive, finding a new lease on life.



These haunting photographs are the result of combining light with darkness. Each photograph tells a different story, like moments in time brought to life by the… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 4, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

A Classic Beauty (11 photos)



Fashion photographer and filmmaker Glen Luchford shot beautiful Russian model Natalie Vodianova. Luchford’s style photography is influenced by his love of cinema. He uses elaborate lighting set-ups to capture the dramatic feel. In these particular photos, Luchford captures Vodianova as a classic beauty that is very reminiscent of other beauties like Marilyn Monroe. The timelessness of each… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 3, 2011 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Puppet Girls (9 photos)



Fashion photographer Tina Patni shoots Dima, Yana, Arleta, Julie and other models as real-life puppets for the Diva Models Calendar. Stuart Robertson provided the styling in the artistic series. You’ll surely never forget a date with this calendar!…

















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Added by Alyssa Anda on February 2, 2011 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Animated Adventures (12 pieces)



Talented animator, designer, director and producer Lynne Naylor works in the “pop surrealism” scene. Her award-winning illustrations have been featured in successful animated TV and film projects, such as The Ren and Stimpy Show, Powerpuff Girls and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. Naylor also completed conceptual designs for DreamWorks and Sony Pictures… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on February 2, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

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