Art

October 15, 2018

Amazing Painting Reimagines All the Planets in Perfect Alignment Along Their Curve

Artist Steve Gildea imagines what it’d look like if the planets were all perfectly aligned. Through his Planetary Suite series, he matches the curved edges of nine celestial bodies (including Pluto) to create one eye-pleasing form. With Gildea’s attention to detail and tight rendering, it’s natural to assume that this is the work of astrophotography. They are, however, oil paintings arranged as a polyptych.

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October 11, 2018

Artist Crafts Miniature Replicas of Japanese Houses Filled With Traditional Details

While we’ve seen many different forms of dioramas, there’s something that all of them have in common: the alluring beauty that comes from capturing our world in miniature form. The work of New York-based artist Simon Lo is no exception. The talented miniaturist creates incredible, scaled-down versions of traditional Japanese houses that are filled to the brim with tiny hand-crafted items. Each charming miniature is planned and hand-built with incredible attention to detail.

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October 9, 2018

8 Contemporary Textile Artists Who Craft Elaborate Sculptures From Felt

The art of felting has had somewhat of a resurgence over the past few years. Artists are drawn to the soft woolen material because of its amazing versatility and durability. Rendered by subtly blending and sculpting the wispy, colorful fibers, there are endless possibilities when it comes to felt art. Contemporary artists around the world are taking the traditional craft to new heights by turning soft, fluffy wool into sculptural works of art.

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October 6, 2018

Incredible Pen Drawings Visualize Futuristic Cities With Densely Detailed Architecture

If you’re into sci-fi art, the work of South Korean concept artist Jae Cheol Park (aka Paperblue) might just make it to the top of your favorites list. This artist’s incredible pencil and pen drawings detail imaginary worlds that blend science fiction with fantasy. Futuristic cities appear as expanding, industrial metropolises built upon chaotic layers of construction.

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