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Alyssa Anda's Blog – September 2011 Archive (44)

Enchanting Fashion Fairy Tale



Luki lends his photographic skill for designer Hian Tjen’s new line which is modeled by the ever-gorgeous Milena Stepien. This breathtaking campaign is given the right touch by the Indonesian native. With a degree from a fashion photography school in Milan, he shows off his amazing talent by creating an enchanting fashion fairy tale. The dreamy ensembles against the strange and decrepit… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 12, 2011 at 2:40pm — 2 Comments

Japan's Wild Aquarium Art



Art Aquarium took place in Tokyo, Japan to showcase uniquely wild aquariums. They are so colorful and unique that the fish become a part of the whole art experience!











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Added by Alyssa Anda on September 8, 2011 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Tranquil Black and White Landscapes



Hengki Koentjoro classifies himself as an amateur photographer from Jakarta, Indonesia. His photos, however, are anything but amateur. His stunning black and white landscape pictures are truly eye-catching in every sense of the world. There is a peacefulness within each one that makes you… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 8, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Warm Summer Days



With youth lies the ability to grow in the art of photography. Freelance photographer Anna Aden already possesses the skill to capture beauty wherever it's found. At 25-years-old, she's made a name for herself with her refreshing photos of her home in Umea, Sweden. Her eye for detail is impressive because of her ability to really take in her surroundings. Her photos are like a lovely tribute to warm summer… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 8, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Bird’s Eye View of City Life



Hungarian-born photographer Adam Magyar shows us what it’s like to have a bird’s eye view of city life. For his series Squares, Magyar observed thousands of people bustling in central urban spaces. He photographed in New York all the way to Tokyo to capture the art that lies in the city. To create these wonderful photos, Magyar combined hundreds of photos of people walking at a close… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 8, 2011 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Life in Beautiful Botswana



London-based photographer David Burton really knows how to showcase the beauty of nature. Though the focus for his Botswana series lies in the natural environment, the story is about a woman's quest for self-discovery and enlightenment. There is beauty to be found in such a pursuit, and Burton went out of his way to captured it in a light and fun way.…





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Added by Alyssa Anda on September 7, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Tying the Knot Wedding Invitation



Cristina Moralejo is the creative person behind this unique wedding invitation. We’ve all seen cute or clever ones before, like the view-master one or the punched out one. but this one embodies the… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 7, 2011 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

Blending In

To many people fashion is art and, in this case, it truly is. Twenty-Seven Names debuted their latest line of Autumn/Winter fashion at the New Zealand Fashion Week. Instead of the traditional catwalk, designers Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart used a photo show to exhibit their clothes. Gorgeous model Ngahuia Williams donned outfits which seamlessly blended in with the backgrounds. What a truly… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 7, 2011 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Hyper-Realistic Black and White Oil Paintings



Matteo Mezzetta’s area of expertise lies in hyperrealistic oil painting. His artwork is so incredible that it tricks the mind into thinking that we're seeing photos of people instead of actual paintings. His black and white portrayal of real life situations are breathtaking beyond compare. Love his shadows....…









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Added by Alyssa Anda on September 6, 2011 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Beautifully Fresh Photography



The wonderful fashion photographer Calope’s series La Fee Du Soleil captures true beauty in nature. The photos are light, carefree, fun and, without a shadow of a doubt, breathtaking. There is a freshness to Calope’s photographs that leaves you wanting more.…















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Added by Alyssa Anda on September 6, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Charcoal Skull Illusions



Newcastle artist Tom French has a skill for figurative drawing. Carefully, he combines photorealism and surrealism to create beautiful charcoal drawings...of skulls! His profile on Flickr shares, “French’s work often treads the fine line between the beautiful and unsettling, combining technically tight, classical charcoal drawings… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 6, 2011 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Tagged: Facebook Profile Pictures



Photographer Mathieu Grac came up with this interesting series Boyz and Girlz du net. It highlights our society’s obsession with social media profile pictures. The photos are equally strange and hilarious because of how real they could be. They stand as an ironic yet true representation of contemporary society.



Of course, it begs the question: Are we really that obsessed… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 6, 2011 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Faces in the Sky



After stops in Los Angeles, Italy and Germany, Os Gêmeos participated in the Back2Black Festival in Rio de Janeiro. As usual, they went big. When visitors looked up, a sea of balloon faces stared straight down at them. The identical twins joined many other artists who showcased their influences of African culture in… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 5, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Magical Mermaids



To promote his furniture line at London Design Week 2011, Dutch designer Marcel Wanders created an underwater showroom to showcase Moooi's high-end lamps, couches, and home decor. Of course, no underwater paradise would be complete without mermaids...



"To be submerged into water is to be in a place free from the constraints of gravity, free to… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 5, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Modern Apple Tree



Say goodbye to the ordinary fruit bowl and say hello to Anne Lorenz 's sleekly designed Apple Tree, which stands on the floor at almost 4 feet tall. Lorenz says of her creation, “The Apple Tree is reminiscent of picking fruits and gives people the pleasure to have their own tree at home.” The design is not only visually appealing, it's practical as well!…





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Added by Alyssa Anda on September 5, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

The Incredible Slate Sculptor



We've all seen metal sculptures that are unbelievably cool. UK sculptor Stephen Kettle’s 1.5 ton slate sculpture of Alan Turing located at Bletchy Park in Britain stands as a testament to the time it takes to create such amazing works of art. The… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 4, 2011 at 9:12am — 1 Comment

Mighty Rhinoceros Throne



Maximo Riera has made a name for himself with King Neptune's Throne. The Mighty Rhinoceros throne is a continuation of his work that seamlessly combines furniture with an animal. This particular chair is comprised of an inner frame along a main body so that it provides support to its weight and… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 3, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

See No Evil Street Art Show



Bristol is the home city to two of today's biggest artists, both Damien Hirst and Banksy, which makes it known for its odd and artsy scene. These past few days, the city has welcomed 70 graffiti artists from around the globe. They've all come for the See No Evil art show, which claims to be the UK’s largest permanent street art project. In particular, Nelson Street has received quite the… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 2, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Chlorophyll Printing Leaf Art



With the growing fascination in unconventional canvas choices, it comes as no surprise that we're seeing leaves used in a number of interesting ways. In July we featured Lorenzo Duran, a talented artist who's able to cut away leaves to produce beautiful images.



Vietnamese-born photographer and… Continue

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

Everyday Truths and Lies





When was the last time you didn't tell the truth? This particular poster series by Justin Barber, called Truth and Lies, depicts the common lies we tell ourselves and others alongside the brutal and hilarious truth. As the site says, “This is what you say, but this is what you mean, and we all know it.”



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Added by Alyssa Anda on September 2, 2011 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

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