Art

April 11, 2010

Trompe L’Oeil Art (10 total)

If you know the names John Pugh or Julian Beever chances are you're already a fan of trompe l'oeil, a French phrase that translates to “trick the eye.” This type of art is usually murals or paintings that create an amazing optical illusion. One of my personal favorites was the Hausmannian building on Georges V Ave. in Paris, France during 2007. The crazy looking building looked as though it was melting!

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April 4, 2010

20 Photorealistic Celebrity Pencil Portraits

Charlize Theron by Anna-Mariaa It goes without saying that an artist who spends the time and energy to create a piece of art must have a love and fascination with their craft. Nowhere is this more apparent than with pencil art.

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March 29, 2010

Sweet and Seductive – Lesja Chernish (15 pieces)

Flipping through artist Lesja Chernish's unique illustrations, you get a sense that Chernish understands the many sides of a woman. From the erotic and sexy to the forlorn and timid, Chernish captures it all in an unapologetic way. In fact, one can't help but feel the emotions flowing through her work.

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March 14, 2010

Hyper-Realistic Acrylic Body Painting by Alexa Meade

Alexa Meade thinks completely backwards. Most artists use acrylic paints to create portraits of people on canvas. But not Meade – she applies acrylic paints on her subjects and makes them appear to be a part of the painting! Meade is an installation artist based in the Washington, DC area.

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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.