Painting

September 28, 2015

Japanese Designers Create Nameless Paints to Revolutionize How Children Learn about Colors

Design duo Ima Moteki is determined to revolutionize how young children address the colors of the rainbow. To help get kids' creative juices flowing, Nameless Paints was designed to represent colors without labels. Instead of giving each shade a specific name, various circles represent primary colors that were blended to make the color at hand. The size of the circle also portrays the specific proportions that were used.

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July 7, 2015

Artist Meticulously Paints Detailed Landscapes You Can Hold in the Palm of Your Hand

Artist Dina Brodsky paints on circular pieces of plexiglass with a 2-inch circumference, creating oil paintings that are spectacularly realistic. Despite the fact that these canvases can fit into the palm of your hand, Brodsky's work is both detailed and lifelike. Each intricate leaf, distinct building, and vivid light source stands out amidst the landscapes that she expertly reproduces. Typically, it will take the painter 15-20 hours to meticulously design her small-scale worlds.

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April 2, 2015

Incredible Bodypainting of a Chameleon Consists of Two Women

You must watch this video! Artist Johannes Sttter just came out with another incredible bodypainting. This human chameleon consists of, not just one person, but two people lying on top of each other. While it's easy to spot the first woman, the second one will leave you scratching your head.

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January 20, 2015

Surreal Paintings by Jacek Yerka Reveal Colorful Different Scenes on Each Side

Polish artist Jacek Yerka is known for his surreal paintings of dreamlike realms. In his spectacular body of work, Yerka's 4siders series is one of the most puzzling to behold, as each image depicts four different worlds. No matter which way the painting is turned, a new scene unfolds. As a result, the simple act of viewing each piece becomes a dizzying, complex exploration of rotating perspectives.

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