Art

March 2, 2010

Brilliant Sun Poem by Jiyeon Song

What a clever and beautiful idea! Jiyeon Song created the One Day Poem Pavilion that uses light and shadow to reveal a poem. How does it work? “Using a complex array of perforations, the pavilion’s surface allows light to pass through creating shifting patterns, which–during specific times of the year–transform into the legible text of a poem.

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February 23, 2010

Photorealistic Pencil Drawings by Paul Lung

Dedicated artist Paul Lung spends up to 60 hours sketching these photorealistic pencil drawings. A graphic artist from Hong Kong, Paul uses a 0.5mm technical pencil to draw everything from his family and friends to cats. His highly detailed work has been written about in newspapers like The Sun and Telegraph. Self-Portrait His work reminds me of another amazing photorealistic artist but one that uses a ballpoint pen, Juan Francisco Casas Ruiz.

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February 4, 2010

The Art of Movie Credits (10 Creative Examples)

Sherlock Holmes [Watch It] A fantastic opening title sequence can set the tone for an amazing movie experience. If done well, it'll grab the viewer's attention and give them a sneak peek into their magical journey. Just as important is the closing credits. Rather than just watch names rise up on a screen, the viewer gets to wrap up the story with something interesting or delightful.

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January 17, 2010

Want vs Need (10 total)

From the woman who brought us those cool construction paper cut-outs comes this Want Vs. Need series. Erin Hanson calls herself the Recovering Lazyholic. I enjoy her quirky and clever sense of humor.

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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.