Tattoos

July 27, 2017

30+ Pieces of Bird Art Showing How Our Feathered Friends Inspire Creativity

Given their aesthetic diversity, expressive faces, and graceful movements, birds have become a popular artistic muse. Animal-loving creatives often turn to these winged creatures for inspiration, finding new and innovative ways to capture their unique coloring, fascinating patterns, and distinctive silhouettes. As evident in this striking selection of birds in art, artists approach this iconography in a myriad of ways. The pieces that compose this collection of avian art range from stunning works on paper to mesmerizing three-dimensional sculptures.

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June 27, 2017

20+ Modern Twists on Edvard Munch’s Masterpiece ‘The Scream’

Recently, many artists have embraced a fascinating trend: putting a contemporary spin on well-known works of art. From classical paintings to modernist masterpieces, many iconic artworks have been inventively updated by avant-garde creatives who look to art history as a source of both inspiration and infinite possibilities. One well-known work of art that has repeatedly served as a subject for these reinterpretations is The Scream, a series of works by Edvard Munch.

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June 1, 2017

Artist’s Optical Illusion Tattoos Look Like They’re Hiding Entire Worlds Beneath

The customized creations of talented tattoo artist Jesse Rix trick the eye through an expert use of optical illusion. Rendered in a realist style, each visually perplexing tattoo showcases the artist's inventive imagination and his advanced understanding of the trompe-l'œil technique. Skillfully composed of fine lines and filled in with lifelike color, each tattoo's style is rooted in realism. The subject matter, however, is entirely surreal.

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May 25, 2017

Artist Creates Elegant Tattoos as Permanent Reminders of Nature’s Beauty

Ukranian tattoo artist Oshin Timoshin is a rising star known for his work inspired by flora and fauna. Just 23-years-old, he's already been creating nature inspired tattoos for the past six years. Whether in pale, washed-out colors or using delicate black lines, his elegant tattoos dance across the skin. The aesthetic choice to focus on nature tattoos is purposeful.

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