Art

February 12, 2017

Reclaimed Gnarled Wood Branches Seamlessly Flow from Ornate Picture Frames

Artist Darryl Cox combines the rigidity of ornate framing with the beauty of gnarled tree branches. Aptly calling them Fusion Frames, the two seemingly disparate elements have both found a new life as one stunning form. The reclaimed branch (or root) appears to effortlessly grow from the repurposed, decorative frames—a visual juxtaposition that makes their seamless transition from the stiff rectangles to organic twisted limbs all the more impressive.

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February 9, 2017

7 Artist Couples Who Collaborate to Create Amazing Works of Art

Art making can be a lonely practice with many solitary hours spent in the studio. Some creatives,  however, choose to collaborate on their work, celebrating the fact that “two heads are better than one.” While many are not romantically linked to their creative partner, there are plenty of contemporary artist couples who maintain these types of relationships that grow and evolve alongside their visual work.

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February 7, 2017

Colorful Pop Culture Characters from the 80s Reimagined as Postage Stamps

Designer Clark Orr gives a fresh look on what would happen if the United States Postal Service decided to infuse a bit of pop culture in their next stamp collection. By designing a full range of pop culture art stamps, the Florida-based artist brings color and nostalgia to his exhibition Pop Culture Postage. The solo show, which opened on February 3, 2017, at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, takes viewers back in time.

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February 3, 2017

20+ Unbelievable Photorealistic Portraits Drawn with a Ballpoint Pen

A ballpoint pen—we've all owned one at some point in our lives. Whether a Bic or another type of biro pen, this tool for writing is transformed into something magical in the hands of the right artist. Ballpoint pen art has become its own niche genre, with many biro artists focusing on hyper-realistic portraits of celebrities and models.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.