Painting

July 18, 2020

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings Celebrate the Fierce Beauty of Majestic Wildlife

Born in South Africa and now based in Australia, self-taught artist Carla Grace grew up around the wildlife that would later become the subjects of her hyperrealistic oil paintings. Her incredible depictions of tigers, lions, wolves, giraffes, and much more capture the wild, majestic beauty of the animal kingdom. “Wild animals were always a part of our lives in Kariba (Zimbabwe, Africa),” reveals Grace.

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July 8, 2020

These Giant Paintings of Our Dazzling Galaxy Actually Glow in the Dark

When we reflect on the vastness of the universe, our lives can seem totally insignificant. If you think about the scale of the galaxy, each star is but a mere little dot. And surrounding these hundreds of billions of tiny dots are believed to be countless planetary systems just like our own. And yet, our galaxy is just one of the billions of galaxies in the universe.

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July 4, 2020

Exquisite Paintings Highlight the Simple Joys That Come From Doing Nothing at All

French artist Francine Van Hove captures the timeless allure of femininity in her paintings of young women in intimate settings. The mysterious maidens bask in Van Hove's beautifully curated worlds, unconcerned with anything outside of the manicured interiors of their bedrooms or sun-dappled gardens. Their charming languidness follows their every action, as though these women personify the Italian phrase, “il dolce far niente,” or the sweetness in doing nothing.

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June 25, 2020

These Hyperrealistic Paintings of Nature Are a Breath of Fresh Air

Korean artist An Jung-hwan creates hyperrealistic paintings that look like portals into vivid landscapes. His painstakingly meticulous technique renders textured tree bark, dappled sunlight, and lush green grass as perfect as a photograph. Each nature scene is so enticing in its clarity that it beckons you to look closer. Born in 1978, Jung-hwan received his formal education in painting at Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea.

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