Painting

October 20, 2011

Whimsical Watercolor Paintings of Wild Animals

Illustrator Rop van Mierlo has recently been nominated for the Dutch Design Awards 2011 with his critically acclaimed book Wild Animals. Currently available all over the globe, including the MOMA in NYC, the Palais de Tokyo, Colette in Paris and all Paul Smith stores in the world, the book has been a sensation for design lovers who've fallen in love with his illustrations.

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August 31, 2011

Returning Art to the Unclean

Last time we saw Brian M. Viveros, we were given a sneak peek inside his workspace. With the upcoming show, Returning Art to the Unclean, Viveros has expanded his signature style to create dark and delicious works of art. His subject matters remain the same; they are sensual, powerful women with a distinct hint of pin-up in them. With such elaborate detail, each look at a portrait is a new discovery.

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July 14, 2011

Miniature People Stuck in Surreal Oil Paintings

Coffee and Donuts Laguna Beach, California-based artist Scott Moore loves sharing his creative process. Visit his online gallery, click into one of his images, and you'll see this sentence below each one: “If you would like to see the step-by-step process Scott used to design and paint this image, just Click Here.” But, why does he do it?

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June 16, 2011

Mesmerizing Surreal Art by Natalie Shau

I could stare at these pieces for hours! Lithuanian artist Natalie Shau has new works this year, and they are being displayed at Dorothy's Circus Gallery in Rome along with Italian artist Paolo Guido. The exhibition is called Would You Be My Miracle?. It serves as a place where artists working in the digital medium can showcase the fruits of their labor.

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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.