Art

May 17, 2017

Artist Crochets Jewelry Inspired by Patterns Found in Nature

Japanese artist Miho Fujita crafts delicate crochet jewelry inspired by natural wonders. Each accessory presents Fujita's interest in nature-based creation and her penchant for reimagining plants as wearable works of art. Ranging from elegant drop earrings to bold brooches, Fujita creates a wide array of one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Similarly, she finds inspiration in the outdoors, and works predominantly with nature-inspired designs. Her muses include ample organic objects, like fragile leaves, clustered sprouts, bunches of mushrooms, and sprigs of berries.

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May 15, 2017

Artist Uses Single Continuous Line to Create Striking Minimalist Tattoos

In 2015, we were mesmerized by Berlin-based artist Mo Ganji‘s collection of simplistic yet stunning line tattoos. Rendered only in black ink, each minimalist tattoo is created using a single, continuous line. Even with such a limited composition, Ganji is able to aptly represent and capture the recognizable contours of people and animals. In order to “create simple images with a strong impact,” Ganji employs a characteristic aesthetic that is understated yet bold.

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May 12, 2017

Artist Turns Quirky Line Drawings into Funny Tattoo Illustrations

Reminiscent of line drawings, the quirky creations of Sean Williams (better known as Sean from Texas) showcase the tattoo artist's distinctively simplistic approach to body art. Each inked illustration features comical and clever subject matter, conveying the unexpectedly unlimited possibilities of such simple tattoos. In his work, Sean from Texas shows a tendency toward outlandish and eccentric characters. Silly cats and stylized dogs repeatedly appear in his designs, as well as outspoken animated aliens and even a seemingly lonely ghost.

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May 10, 2017

Manga Artist Sketches Incredibly Detailed Urban Backdrops of Japan

Manga artist Kiyohiko Azuma is most well known for Yotsuba&!, his series which follows a young girl humorously moving through life. In that work, Yotsuba is rendered in a cartoonish manner, juxtaposed with her surroundings, which Azuma depicts with realistic detail. The contrast between reality and fantasy is striking, but not unheard of in manga. In fact, Shigeru Mizuki, author of GeGeGe no Kitaro, pioneered the style.

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