Art

November 15, 2018

7 Innovative Painting Techniques That Don’t Require a Paintbrush

Throughout history, many pioneering artists have found innovative ways to produce paintings, often rejecting the traditional method of brush on canvas. One of the first was Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros who publicly shunned the paintbrush, calling it “an implement of hair and wood in an age of steel.” With a desire to further push the boundaries of painting techniques, the artist established a radical Experimental Workshop in New York City in 1936.

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November 12, 2018

Scrolls of Colorful Paper Meticulously Arranged Into Vibrant Organic Forms

While most artists use paint, pencil, or pastels to add color to canvas, Connecticut-based artist Amy Genser uses paper as her “pigment.” The mixed media artist explores color, texture, and pattern by arranging countless tubes of rolled paper into mesmerizing sculptural formations. Inspired by both macro- and micro-ecosystems found in nature, her works resemble clusters of cellular processes up close; and from afar, they appear like abstract aerial views of colorful landscapes and swirling oceans.

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November 5, 2018

Artist Seamlessly Combines Unexpected Elements in Brilliant Surreal Photos

Last year, we were wowed by Luisa Azevedo's striking surrealism photography. Now, the self-taught artist is back with a new batch of delightful composites that blend unexpected elements into enchanting scenes. Azevedo's dreamy digital collages are made up of real photographs of animals, landscapes, and whimsical objects like orange peels and clusters of crystals.

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October 29, 2018

Disney Princesses Get an Edgy Twist Reimagined as Noir-Inspired Femme Fatales

Artist Ástor Alexander reimagines some of our favorite Disney royalty with an edgy twist. His series titled Noir Princesses features the beloved characters portrayed as private eyes and femme fatales. In doing so, the digital portraits offer an alternative perspective on the characters we know and love. Alexander's use of a dark color palette with a nod to vintage film noir posters suggests that there's evil lurking beneath their beauty.

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