Art

March 20, 2009

Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary (25 Inspiring Ways)

Balloons on Animals What do all of these art projects have in common? They took the ordinary and made it extraordinary. You don't have to be a classically trained artist to come up with these great photos or art displays. In fact, it's even better that you're not. We've dug deep into our archives to help us prove the point. Art is most appreciated when it gives people an experience.

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March 14, 2009

Fine Art – Rob Hefferan (12 paintings)

Born in Manchester in 1968, Rob Hefferan's beautiful oil paintings are almost beyond words. He has the rare, uncanny ability to create realistic scenes with only his imagination and a paintbrush. The way he captures skin tones, movement, and fabric is remarkable.

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March 3, 2009

Two New Banksy Paintings Spotted in London

News broke on March 1st that our favorite graffiti artist is at it again! It's Banksy's first work we've seen since October 2008 when he surprised New Yorkers with a wild and wacky pop-up store called The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill. This time his work has been spotted in London.

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February 23, 2009

"Girls are Pretty" – the Stuntkid (13 Illustrations)

It's the bright, contrasting colors that attract my eyes to Jason Levesque's illustrations. Also known as the Stuntkid, Jason came up with his art name while working at a dot-com start-up in Williamsburg. “I would ride my skateboard down the stairs. I was doing a lot of office stunts. I thought maybe Stuntboy, but that name was already taken, so I went with Stuntkid.

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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.