Art

June 1, 2017

Japanese Artist Creates the Most Amazing Balloon Animals

Artist Masayoshi Matsumoto continues to twist and transform balloons into amazing sculptural creatures. Crafted in meticulous detail and realistically rendered, his collection of balloon animals showcases the endless artistic possibilities of the traditional craft. Each impressively lifelike, large-scale sculpture showcases Matsumoto's unique approach to balloon art. His portfolio exhibits an interest in a wide range of animals, with mammals, reptiles, insects, and arachnids often making appearances.

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June 1, 2017

Artistโ€™s Optical Illusion Tattoos Look Like Theyโ€™re Hiding Entire Worlds Beneath

The customized creations of talented tattoo artist Jesse Rix trick the eye through an expert use of optical illusion. Rendered in a realist style, each visually perplexing tattoo showcases the artist's inventive imagination and his advanced understanding of the trompe-l'ล“il technique. Skillfully composed of fine lines and filled in with lifelike color, each tattoo's style is rooted in realism. The subject matter, however, is entirely surreal.

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May 29, 2017

Comic Artist Illustrates Humorous and Heartwarming Moments with His Wife

In his heartwarming series of illustrations, Tel Aviv-based artist Yehuda Adi Devir presents an illustrated look at married life. Based on real-life exchanges with his wife, Maya, Devir's sweet and silly relationship comics are sure to put a smile on your face. To Devir, each and every interaction with his wife is worthy of its own illustration. Whether they're sitting on the couch (and she's shocking him with her ice-cold feet)

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May 25, 2017

Traditional Thai Artist Carves Exquisitely Detailed Sculptures Out of Soap

Thai artist Narong is carrying a long tradition with his elaborate carved soaps. Delicately carving out intricate patterns in the soft medium, he's able to achieve incredibly complex designs. Soap carving has a long tradition in Thailand, originating from the act of sculpting fruit and vegetables. The artform comes from Sukothai which, starting in the 13th century, was the historic capital of the Thai Empire for almost 150 years.

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