Art

January 27, 2022

Artist Creates Powerful Dragon Sculpture Out of Trees Destroyed by a Storm

After a brutal storm, Italian sculptor Marco Martalar was moved to transform the damage into something beautiful. Sitting atop a mountain in the northern Trentino region of Italy, an enormous dragon has become a symbol of Mother Nature's force. Martalar created the magnificent creature from the scattered branches of the storm, turning tragedy into art. In 2018, the Vaia storm ripped across northern Italy.

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January 24, 2022

Artist Creates Incredible Bird-Inspired Works From Real Feathers

Have you ever wished you could fly through the sky? For artist Chris Maynard, this thought and the desire to fly is the inspiration behind his exquisite bird-inspired art. He carves, cuts and slices found feathers to transform plumage into tiny works of art. The level of intricacy in his works varies from a flock of birds soaring through the sky to a pair of cranes intertwined in a single feather.

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January 13, 2022

Realistic Fashion Illustrations Capture the Beautiful Details of Avant-Garde Designs

Before a stunning outfit makes it to the runway, it's usually drawn on paper. This process makes conceptual ideas easier to understand, but it's also a beautiful art in itself. Mexican artist Eduardo Torres creates realistic fashion illustrations based on some of the most fantastical clothing designs he finds on Instagram. These stunning drawings feature futuristic suits that resemble metal armor, bejeweled frocks, and numerous floor-length gowns.

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