Art

December 12, 2018

This Artist Creates the Most Amazing Paper Cranes with Feathery Details

In 2015, paper artist Cristian Marianciuc set an ambitious goal for himself: to complete 1,000 origami cranes in 1,000 days. Since achieving this objective, Marianciuc has continued crafting the cranes, culminating in a growing collection of equally elaborate and increasingly experimental paper sculptures. Like the pieces he created during his 1,000-day challenge, Marianciuc's more recent cranes showcase his eye for detail, creative use of color, and imaginative approach to traditional origami.

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December 9, 2018

Artist Draws Millions of Tiny Dots to Calmly Ease Her Anxiety and the Results Are Amazing

Swedish illustrator Josefine Svärd creates fantastical stippling art that captures the beauty of nature. Celestial skies, trees, mountains, and wild animals are composed of millions of tiny hand-drawn dots, bringing them to life in intricate detail. Many of the artist’s scenes are framed within hand-drawn geometric frames, but often feature elements such as rivers and trees that seem to spill out and grow from the confines of their entrapping lines.

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December 5, 2018

Interview: Ceramicist Hand-Sculpts 100 Elephants in 24-Hour Livestream

It is estimated that around 100 African elephants are killed every day due to an insatiable demand for ivory. This shocking statistic is what spurred British ceramicist Charlotte Mary Pack to action, causing her to undertake an admirable, self-assigned challenge. On World Wildlife Conservation Day (December 4, 2018), Pack stayed awake for an entire 24 hours to handcraft 100 elephant porcelain figurines.

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December 1, 2018

Illustrator Captures the Magic of Everyday Moments as Spectacular Scenes

Have you ever stopped to feel the rain on your skin or taken a moment to observe the night sky? Japanese illustrator Joze Shimazaki’s charming digital drawings capture the magic of these type of everyday moments. From standing on the shore of a moon-lit beach to dancing in puddles, each image shows there’s beauty to be found everywhere. While some of Shimazaki’s illustrations depict familiar scenes, others blend reality with the artist’s imagination.

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