Art

December 30, 2015

Extremely Detailed Woodcut Print Completed After 3 Years of Meticulous Hand-Carving

Husband and wife team Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth are the artistic minds behind Tugboat Printshop. Established in 2006, the two employ the traditional process of printmaking to create high quality and affordable contemporary pieces. Through their work, the talented pair strive to keep the art of printmaking alive, fostering public appreciation and interest in the traditional process.

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December 29, 2015

Artist Handcrafts Pocket-Sized Paintings Waiting to Be Discovered within Charming Lockets

NYC-based artist Khara Ledonne paints magical, miniature worlds that double as works of wearable art. Ironically, she started out by painting huge murals when she was only 16 years old and living in Washington state. She then transitioned over to sign painting when she moved to New York City in 2005. By chance, Ledonne came across a few vintage lockets while exploring a metal shop, bought them, and began to experiment.

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December 25, 2015

Delightful Illustrations Are Playfully Completed with Everyday Objects

Artist Jesuso Ortiz creates colorful illustrations using everyday objects in a delightfully clever way. The Spain-based creative employs a myriad of unconventional materials–from buttons to flowers to badminton birdies–and seamlessly integrates them into his images. Suddenly, these objects have extended beyond their intended use. They now make up clothing, fish, feathers, and more. Ortiz's repurposing of these conventional items will instantly grab your attention.

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December 23, 2015

Illustrator Serves Up Delicious Food Puns in Amusing Series of Greeting Cards

Brooklyn-based illustrator Merrily Grashin is serving up some delicious puns in her witty series of greeting cards. Featuring a variety of hand-drawn foods, drinks, and kitchen utensils, she pairs them with clever and punny sentiments. Although simple in their artistic execution, these one-liners are sure to make you–and your recipient–crack a smile. Grashin created the amusing line of cards after her collection of “bad pun doodles became too big to contain.

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My Modern Met

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