Art

January 15, 2019

Amazing Architectural Interiors and Detailed Objects Carved into Raw Marble Blocks

Artist Matthew Simmonds has carved out a unique career for himself. Inspired by a lifelong interest in stone buildings, the Copenhagen-based sculptor is known for his exquisite marble models of sacred architecture. Unlike most architectural maquettes of churches, cathedrals, and other buildings, Simmonds’ small-scale sculptures are not free-standing models. Instead, they exist within raw slabs of stone, where they “reveal intricate internal worlds” that are alluringly ethereal yet inherently grounded in earthly shells.

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January 12, 2019

Sweet Serene Illustrations Celebrate the Simple Joyful Moments of Everyday Life

From walks in the rain to waiting for the train in the snow, there’s beauty to be found in even the most ordinary, everyday moments. San Francisco-based illustrator Pascal Campion captures these moments, celebrating the joy of simply being alive. Each digital illustration is like a snapshot of a precious memory with loved ones, pets, or simply a tranquil moment of solitude.

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January 9, 2019

Artist Breathes New Life into Old Books by Turning Them into Stacked Sculptures

For years, we've been following Mike Stilkey‘s ever-growing collection of book art. Using disposed and discarded reading material, the Los Angeles-based artist crafts striking sculptures that breathe new life into overlooked stacks of old books. Stilkey's one-of-a-kind creations range in scale, materializing as both table-top arrangements and monumental installations.

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January 8, 2019

Artist Sculpts One-Of-A-Kind Electric Guitar Body from 1,200 Colored Pencils

You could draw with colored pencils, but these tiny tools can do more than that—they can also be art themselves! From hand-carved sculptures to brilliantly patterned jewelry, we’ve seen many talented makers transform the art box staple into incredible creations. Inspired by this unusual art form, an artist known as Flyjumper on Reddit (or Burls Art on YouTube) recently built his own custom electric guitar, using 1,200 colored pencils for the body.

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