Art

October 14, 2022

Hefty Tree Trunks Are Twisted and Knotted Into Surreal Sculptures

French artist Christophe Guinet, aka Monsieur Plant, creates fantastical sculptures that will make you do a double take. Inspired by nature, particularly trees, his latest series, Twist, features hefty pieces of wood contorted into five striking forms. Each one was installed in a natural setting, instilling a sense of wonder in the environment. Though they appear to be made of real wood, Guinet actually creates these pieces from plaster.

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October 12, 2022

Amusing ‘Yes, But’ Comics Depict the Funny Contradictions Found in Everyday Life

Life is full of contradictions. Our viewpoints can change all the time, depending on the circumstances. Illustrator Gudim Anton depicts the not-so-sticky parts of life in his popular Yes, But comic series. The two-panel illustrations demonstrate how attitudes shift and sometimes, they are an inexplicable contradiction. While amusing, the comics are thought-provoking, too. Some of Anton’s illustrations point out how we can knowingly work against our own self-interests.

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October 9, 2022

Woman Falls Through the Sky in a Massive Photorealistic Mural

Turn at the right corner in Berlin and you may come across a stunning surrealistic painting. Artists Onur and James Bullough collaborated on a massive mural that perfectly transforms the side of a building into a portal into an immersive world. It depicts an anonymous female figure falling through the sky as her fractured arms reach out toward large violet flowers.

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October 4, 2022

Brand New Book Shows You How To Create Cartoon Characters Using Simple Shapes

When you’re first learning to draw, just getting started can be the most daunting part. A blank page contains a bevy of possibilities, but that can be totally overwhelming. That’s where instruction comes in handy, particularly through books. A book can teach you something new and become a reference that you look to, time and again, when you need a refresher on a technique or want inspiration.

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