Art

February 17, 2017

Artist Turns Old Silverware into Blooming Flower Bouquets

Using standard silverware, British artist Ann Carrington creatively crafts realistic floral arrangements that overflow with blossoming botanicals. Though made entirely of metal, each utensil bouquet appears to bloom before your eyes, breathing new life into otherwise unwanted and unimaginative household tools. Through careful crafting and with ample patience, Carrington turns the aged flatware and other kitchen tools into beautiful bunches of flowers.

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February 14, 2017

Colorful Watercolor Paintings Immortalize Tokyo’s Historical Storefronts

After moving from Kobe to Tokyo three years ago, Polish animator Mateusz Urbanowicz was struck by the number of historical buildings that survive in Japan's capital. So, he did what any real artist would, and set out to capture Tokyo's storefronts in beautiful watercolor paintings. While Urbanowicz's day job has him working for a Tokyo animation studio, he also works on his own, private art projects, often in watercolor.

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February 10, 2017

Designer Reimagines Disney Princess Gowns as Gorgeous Fashion Illustrations

In an enchanting series of sketches called Couture Disney Princesses, Chicago-based fashion designer and self-described “bowtie extraordinaire” Michael Anthony has given dazzling modern makeovers to everybody's favorite heroines. Each of Anthony's gorgeous fashion illustrations highlights the iconic style of each beloved character while entirely reimagining her classic look as a runway-ready ensemble. With rich tones, sparkling accents, bold patterns, and beautiful textures, the couture designs add a contemporary twist to the characters' classic costumes.

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February 8, 2017

Surreal Porcelain Sculptures Stretch and Distort Human Faces

Mind-bending artist Johnson Tsang is back with a new series of surreal porcelain sculptures. In line with his playful art, the Open Mind series is whimsical, yet emotionally revealing. Here, the Hong Kong-based sculptor makes porcelain look like Silly Putty, as the minds of human faces stretch and transform shape. As a self-taught artist—Tsang served 13 years on the Royal Police Force before turning to art in 1991—he has mastered many techniques. Yet clay remains his preferred medium.

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