Art

July 3, 2020

Bucolic Landscape Paintings Look So Lifelike That You’ll Think They Are Photos

Many artists find inspiration in the nature that surrounds them, but few are able to depict it with mindboggling realism like artist Michael James Smith. His immaculate oil paintings depict a variety of bucolic landscapes as vividly as photographs. From white sandy beaches to snow-capped mountains to serene crystal lakes, each place has incredible attention to detail; it's only after seeing Smith's hand in the pictures that you realize they are paintings.

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June 30, 2020

Glittering Gold Portraits Celebrate the Beauty of Black Hair in the Style of Gustav Klimt Paintings

Photography-based artist Tawny Chatmon celebrates the beauty of Black hair through her glittering series titled The Redemption. The collection of portraits features young people wearing their hair in an array of styles—no two are alike. But in this variety, the same visual thread is woven throughout each mixed-media piece. Chatmon paints atop the photos to adorn the kids with dazzling 24-karat gold accessories and outfits.

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June 27, 2020

Adorable Hamster Lives a Human-Like Existence in Charming Watercolor Paintings

Sometimes, the best artistic muses come in small and cuddly packages. For artist GOTTE, an endearing hamster named Sukeroku is the star of their illustrations. Sukeroku may be little, but the adorable protagonist has gained a big following for his relatable tales. GOTTE draws the plush hamster in a myriad of different activities. Many are otherwise ordinary and include him eating snacks, trying on clothes, and working out. Other illustrations are delightfully peculiar.

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June 26, 2020

History’s Most Famous Paintings Are Reimagined With Beloved Disney Characters

Art history is getting a Disney makeover in a new series of illustrations by artist Carlos Gromo. These imaginative renditions place characters from animated feature films into famous works of art, such as Gustav Klimt's The Kiss and Grant Wood's American Gothic. The Spanish artist began the series in 2019 as a way to make classical paintings more engaging for people who are not familiar with art history.

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