Painting

March 23, 2017

17 Artists Blurring the Line Between Painting and Photography

As two of art's major mediums, painting and photography are typically perceived as entirely independent practices. Though it is not uncommon for an artist to dabble in both brushwork and camerawork separately, some creatives even combine the crafts within the same piece. In this collection of paintings merged with photographs, we explore the many ways that modern and contemporary artists have mastered this form of mixed media. The selected works predominantly span surreal portraiture and whimsical landscapes.

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February 14, 2017

Colorful Watercolor Paintings Immortalize Tokyo’s Historical Storefronts

After moving from Kobe to Tokyo three years ago, Polish animator Mateusz Urbanowicz was struck by the number of historical buildings that survive in Japan's capital. So, he did what any real artist would, and set out to capture Tokyo's storefronts in beautiful watercolor paintings. While Urbanowicz's day job has him working for a Tokyo animation studio, he also works on his own, private art projects, often in watercolor.

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January 9, 2017

Mesmerizing Dragon Paintings Created With a Single Winding Brushstroke

The one stroke painting technique is a mesmerizing feat to behold, requiring a deft hand that slides across the page. In the Nikko region of Japan, just outside Tokyo, one family has been honing their unique craft for generations. In the Takase family, there exists only one subject for their special artistic gift—the lucky dragon. For centuries, dragons have been signs of good fortune in Japanese culture.

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December 26, 2016

Vibrant Paintings of Colorful Fish Merged With Their Coral Environments

Artist Lisa Ericson is known for her hybrid animal paintings, and her newest series of work continues this trend by depicting colorful fish merging into the coral that surrounds them. Fanning out from their delicate tails, the vibrant coral reminds us of the symbiotic relationship these two animals share. Painted with hyperrealistic detail, Ericson's delicate touch brings her subjects to life. Each hybrid is painted against a black background, allowing the colorful creatures to pop from the panels.

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