Art

June 26, 2017

Makeup Artist Transforms Her Eyelids into Two Gorgeous Shimmering Sunsets

When it comes to makeup art, the lips get a lot of attention. For years, we’ve covered the amazing designs that creatives paint over their puckers (and even their chins). The eyes might not be as popular, but that doesn't mean they aren't capable of achieving that “wow” factor. Beauty artist Luna shows just how stunning eye makeup art can be with one of her latest applications called Sunset Reflect.

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June 22, 2017

Cannes Lions Winning Campaign Adds Feet to Famous Portraits

With the strong belief that “ideas, insight and inspiration” are key to creative business, advertising agency Ogilvy incorporates an artistic edge into its designs. Their inventive approach to advertising is particularly evident in “Portraits Completed,” a clever campaign that won big at the Cannes Lions festival. Designed for Kiwi Shoe Care, “Portraits Completed” reimagines well-known works of art by adding feet to famous portraits.

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June 15, 2017

Artist Sculpts Surreal Ceramic Vessels That Are Half-Pottery Half-Octopus

In her Kitsch Kogei collection, artist Keiko Masumoto crafts ceramic vessels unexpectedly embedded with octopuses. Each piece that composes the sea-inspired series beautifully blends a surreal silhouette with a classic aesthetic, tip-toeing the line between form and function. The ceramic octopus vessels feature intricately painted blue-and-white patterns characteristic of traditional Chinese (and eventually Japanese) wares. Like the age-old pieces that have inspired them, Masumoto's vases, teapots, and urns are both inherently utilitarian and undeniably visually appealing.

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