Art

May 2, 2019

Artist Transforms Coffee Stains into Mischievous Little Monster Illustrations

To most people, a coffee stain might not seem like much, but to German illustrator Stefan Kuhnigk, there’s hidden creatures inside every obscure, brown smudge. The self-confessed caffeine lover turns random coffee spillages into all sorts of weird and wonderful monster characters. It all started in 2011, while at a meeting at the ad agency he works at, Kuhnigk accidentally spilled a cup of coffee on some paper.

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April 27, 2019

This Step-by-Step Tutorial Shows You How to “Grow” Watercolor Flowers on Paper

The beauty of blooms have inspired artists for centuries. Flowers are a popular subject for painting, and they transcend media and artistic movements. No matter how they are depicted, image makers are compelled to record their captivating beauty on paper, canvas, and beyond. While you might be thinking that only trained artists should be painting, that’s simply not true. Learning how to paint flowers is available for anyone to learn, no matter their skill level.

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April 20, 2019

Funny Little Matchboxes Feature Illustrations of Cats in Bars Who’ve Had One Too Many

Most would agree that alcohol and silly scenarios go hand in hand. Whether those nights were the best of times or times you’d rather forget, we’ve all been there. Denver-based artist Arna Miller and her husband Ravi Zupa celebrate those relatable late-night hours in their charming series of matchbox art. However, rather than illustrate the embarrassing moments of inebriated humans, the duo chose anthropomorphic felines as their subjects.

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