Art

March 9, 2018

Figurative Steel Wire Sculptures Are Metal Masterpieces Merging Nature With Fantasy

British contemporary sculptor Martin Debenham creates stainless steel wire sculptures inspired by fantasy and nature. Working with a malleable material that has endless potential, the self-taught artist’s growing collection of wire art features impressive structures rendered from intricate twists, bends, and expert welding. Appearing as though they’re three-dimensional line drawings, most of Debenham’s metal masterpieces are made for outdoor display.

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March 5, 2018

These Drawings of Europe’s Most Beautiful Churches Are Tiny But Packed With Details

Based in Florence, architect Lorenzo Concas takes advantage of his incredible surroundings by executing incredible architectural drawings of the Italian Renaissance churches that surround him. For good measure, he also throws in familiar European sites like Paris' Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Westminster in London. Concas' architectural sketches are small in size, but rich in detail, each building depicted in grayscale.

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March 1, 2018

Why Artists Use Gold Leaf and How You Can Make Your Own Ethereal Paintings

The History of Gold Leaf The use of gold leaf in art dates back to ancient cultures. In Egypt, it was employed for its ethereal aesthetic and used to decorate statues of gods, precious amulets, and other sacred objects placed in pharaoh's tombs. Roman medallions and pendants featured secular depictions of people rendered in gold leaf. A similar approach to gilded portraiture is also found in Byzantine art, though these works often depict Christian iconography.

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March 1, 2018

Artist Creates Illustrations to Show How It Takes Time to Perfect Your Craft

Whether you’re an established artist or an aspiring one, you’ll know that practice makes perfect. And thanks to the Internet, you no longer have to attend art school to learn how to draw or paint. There’s now an abundance of online drawing tutorials with talented artists sharing their how-tos, letting you learn for free. One artist to share her secrets is Netherlands-based Floortjes, who creates hyperrealistic digital paintings.

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