Art

April 21, 2010

Greg Gossel’s Multi-Layered Pop Pieces (12 total)

After watching Exit Through the Gift Shop, you may have a hard time looking at pop art and seeing it as a true movement. We even had a discussion right here on theMET whether comic books were a true form of art. Today, I thought I would introduce an artist named Greg Gossel, an artist undeniably inspired by Roy Lichtenstein.

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April 19, 2010

Linnea Strid’s Unbelievable Water Paintings (Not photos)

Gasp Chances are you've never seen an artist who can paint like Linnea Strid. Her unbelievable water paintings are so realistic they make you want to reach out and feel the cool drops splash onto your skin. Representing everything from change, routines, life, salvation, death, and rebirth, water takes on different meanings depending on the context. I was able to catch up with Linnea to ask her about her work.

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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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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.