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July 21, 2012

Collage Artist Masterfully Controls Chaos

Florida-based artist Derek Gores creates brilliant collage masterpieces on canvas using recycling magazines, labels, and other found materials. Over the years, he has become a master at controlling chaos within his artwork. “I start with a photo shoot, play around deconstructing digitally, and then recreate the tones on canvas with aggressive textures from magazines, maps, song lyrics, etc,” Gores explains in an interview with Sour Harvest.

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June 4, 2012

Rubin’s Vase with Hidden Royal Faces

Today, I'm all about celebrating The Queen's Diamond Jubilee! Of course, we all love a good illusion and this vase with hidden faces is something quite special. Though it was created to commemorate The Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977, the Rubin's Vase has now gone on display at a place I'd love to visit, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh, to celebrate this year's festivities.

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April 19, 2012

Gorgeous Geometric Patterns on Cathedral Ceilings

Cathedrals across the globe are always a hot spot for tourists. Generally, the first thing anyone does upon entering one of these monumental sites is to look up and appreciate the incredible size of the space. The vaulted ceilings always have a major wow-factor, and the overall massive architectural detail of a cathedral is just mind-blowing. American photographer David Stephenson spent six years capturing this grand, awe-inspiring world of centuries-old architecture.

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March 28, 2012

Outside Looking In

Matthew Weatherstone's oil paintings and charcoal works in his series “The Disconnect” elegantly illustrate his theme with soft color palettes and smooth images. His work “explores ideas of human disconnectedness to the natural environment, genuine human community and relationship, faith and death.” The Sydney-based artist captures these feelings well with the contrast of industrial buildings and nature. Many of his works also feature beautiful skyscapes, with lots of warm inviting colors.

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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.