Art

July 14, 2015

Stunning Diptych Tattoos Form Landscapes Across the Backs of Legs

Tattoo artist Houston Patton crafts intricate landscape scenes that span the back of his client's legs. Working under the name Thieves of Tower, he collaborates with artist Dagny Fox who oversees his creative direction and helps make these unique projects happen. Their artistic style references Medieval woodcuts and engravings, and with it, they intend on taking us “back to a time of darkened beauty.

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July 12, 2015

Playful Paintings on the Streets of Tokyo Pay Tribute to Japanese Culture

Spanish street artist Pejac recently finished a tour of Asia, where he decorated the streets of cities in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan with whimsical paintings and installations. Tokyo, one of his destinations, became the canvas on which he unleashed his praises and critiques of Japanese society in the form of four unique works of art, located around the metropolis.

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July 8, 2015

Mural is Purposely Painted Upside Down to Reflect Right Side Up in the Water

Artist Ray Bartkus wanted to incorporate Lithuania's Šešupė River into a captivating work of art, so he intentionally painted his mural upside-down. While the designs of the mural may appear quite ordinary at first glance, the real magic happens when viewers first notice the display's river reflection. When reflected in the river's dark waters, the painted figures seem to come to life, interacting with the water itself.

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July 1, 2015

Artist’s Meticulously Detailed Paintings Play with Perceptions of Size

Using canvases of all different dimensions, artist Michael Zavros is able to paint incredibly meticulous works of art. From paintings that can be held in the palm of your hand to those that are larger than the average human being, Zavros has tackled it all. But no matter what the artwork's size is, his work is always impeccably detailed to the point where it is reminiscent of a photograph.

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