Vik Muniz Ashtray featuring his ash image
This beautiful functional work of art/ ashtray by artist Vik Muniz, known for making images out of unusual materials, is a photograph of his recreation of Caspar David Friedrich's The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog (1818) made in ashes and screened onto Llimoges porcelain. The rim is hand painted silver leaf. wow.
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so beautiful flower
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In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a look at the unusual heart sculptures by Paris artist Eric Liot who crafts heart shaped assemblages from Pop culture items, objects and art.
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A look at the recent and beautiful work of artist Kim Cogan. His East and West Coast citiscapes, rooftops and city life depicted in a painterly manner will have you longing for urban life - or at least one of his works.
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This is the only time you'll ever see rust looking good on a car. Artist Bo Lundvang takes sheet metal and applies vinyl which is then treated and oxidized. Once the vinyl is removed his images of cars peeks through the rusted met... This is the only time you'll ever see rust looking good on a car. Artist Bo Lundvang takes sheet metal and applies vinyl which is then treated and oxidized. Once the vinyl is removed his images of cars peeks through the rusted metal. pieces start at $1500 and commissions are available.
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Turning bound books into detailed miniature landscapes evocative of the Far East, multidisciplinary artist Guy Laramee carves beautiful mountainous and eroded landscapes from the pages of old novels and reference books.
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In honor of New Year's Eve, here's a round up of the work of 16 contemporary artists, from Jeff Koons to Will Cotton, who have incorporated the party hat into their paintings and sculptures.
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Incredible miniscule pencil drawings look like vintage school, yearbook and family photos with an edge. Slightly haunting and bizarre, these 20 detailed works by Paul Chiappe will mesmerize you.
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Artist Marcus Levine replaces a brush with a hammer to create figurative and abstract art made with common household nails.
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Before I became a mother and actually had time to pore over the hefty monthly issues of this design magazine, Wallpaper was my guilty pleasure: an escape into fab places and wild ideas. I highly recommend this as a gift to someon... Before I became a mother and actually had time to pore over the hefty monthly issues of this design magazine, Wallpaper was my guilty pleasure: an escape into fab places and wild ideas. I highly recommend this as a gift to someone whose taste you know absolutely nothing about, as each issue has something to delight design aficionados of nearly every ilk.
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A special collection of 20 limited edition snow globes that stylistically depict various influential art movements. Signed and numbered, the 50 editions of each snow globe by Ligorano/Reese are available individually or as a set.
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In honor of Halloween, a look at the dark and disturbingly beautiful digital art of Ray Caesar. Over 30 pieces and information about his latest exhibition.
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Yuki Matsueda brings art and signs to life by taking complimentary elements from the image, extruding them off the background and encompassing them in acrylic.
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Others make skateboard art, Juan James makes art.
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Roller Derby Queens, the Hamptons, Burlesque, the Punk music scene, New York restaurants and portraits are amongst the impressive realist works of this legendary New York painter Curt Hoppe.
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To see these 12 interesting images of life underwater by Andreas Franke, you have to dive down 100 feet below sea level to the wreckage of the Vandenberg. The exhibition actually places the works upon the hull of the sunken boat ... To see these 12 interesting images of life underwater by Andreas Franke, you have to dive down 100 feet below sea level to the wreckage of the Vandenberg. The exhibition actually places the works upon the hull of the sunken boat which is located seven miles south of Key West.
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Paris versus New York is visually illustrated with graphic design in these 35 stylized posters by designer and art director Vahram Muratyan.
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Contemporary figurative realist Erin Cone's bold acrylic self-portraits emphasize impact over narrative.
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Combining prosthetics with people, artist/sculptor and photographer Nina Levy turns herself and her children into creepy and compelling visions. A comprehensive look at over 30 of her pieces (and some of her prints are available f... Combining prosthetics with people, artist/sculptor and photographer Nina Levy turns herself and her children into creepy and compelling visions. A comprehensive look at over 30 of her pieces (and some of her prints are available for purchase, too).
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The work of contemporary painter Susan Bennerstrom is very appealing. Lovely depictions of light and shadow make her work of interiors and exteriors simultaneously lonely and inviting.
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This website is designed primarily for all those who felt the need to learn everything about elementary techniques of drawing and painting or those who strive for improving their art skills. It’s not unknown that a big part of the... This website is designed primarily for all those who felt the need to learn everything about elementary techniques of drawing and painting or those who strive for improving their art skills. It’s not unknown that a big part of the master artists keep their skills and techniques strictly confidential, therefore I created this site for you my dear artists and also for those who want to become artists.
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A limited edition art piece by Kenjiro Kitade is a white clay glazed bowl that features various skulls on the exterior.
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Mattel is introducing three new artsy Barbie Dolls for 2011. The Da Vinci Barbie, The Van Gogh Barbie & The Klimt Barbie, designed to be styled as the Mona Lisa, Starry Night and The Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, respectively. ... Mattel is introducing three new artsy Barbie Dolls for 2011. The Da Vinci Barbie, The Van Gogh Barbie & The Klimt Barbie, designed to be styled as the Mona Lisa, Starry Night and The Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, respectively. Fabulous!
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Robert Longo heats it up with graphite fueled artwork.
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If you're anywhere near Paris, I strongly suggest you check out this very impressive retrospective of director and writer Stanley Kubrick's work. The exhibit at La Cinémathèque française occupies two floors of the Frank Gehry desi... If you're anywhere near Paris, I strongly suggest you check out this very impressive retrospective of director and writer Stanley Kubrick's work. The exhibit at La Cinémathèque française occupies two floors of the Frank Gehry designed building. the blog post features many of the original movie posters and links to much related to the exhibit.
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For the person who has everything, the stunning Ponytail Salon Jetpack by Chris Fox is a sure fire head turner.
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This is an original acrylic painting of a funky angler fish.
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Painter Karin Jurick finally completes her 100th portrait in her series BUST-ED, 100 faces, each painted daily, from real mugshots. Incredible. Each portrait was already sold in advance by one patron who purchased them all. Bu... Painter Karin Jurick finally completes her 100th portrait in her series BUST-ED, 100 faces, each painted daily, from real mugshots. Incredible. Each portrait was already sold in advance by one patron who purchased them all. But you can buy a book of them all. See the blog post for all the portraits and the link to buy the book.
