Art
May 8, 2014

11-Year-Old Artist Creates Amazingly Detailed Drawings of Wildlife

Meet Duan Krtolica, one of the most talented 11-year-olds ever. The Serbian child prodigy is a master artist who creates stunningly detailed, nature-inspired drawings with a skill level that is far beyond his years. Using just pen or pencil, Krtolica draws anatomically correct flora and fauna, piling together aquatic life, dinosaurs, insects, birds, and other creatures in dense illustrations that burst with life. Krtolica's intricate drawings reflect his fascination with the natural world.

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Art
May 7, 2014

Colorful Solo Show Titled "Peace" by Eduardo Kobra

It's not difficult to identify a mural that has been completed by Eduardo Kobra. The Sao Paulo-based street artist has a signature approach filled with vibrant colors and geometric shapes that merge together to form the portraits of many very prominent figures. He uses a combination of painting, airbrush, and spray paint to produce the enormous works filled with a lively spirit.

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Art
May 6, 2014

Surreal Paintings Blur the Line Between Fact and Fantasy

London-born artist Neil Simone creates intriguing paintings that are filled with layer upon layer of strange realities. With a surreal approach, the artist paints fragmented scenes inside of scenes to blur the distinction between fact and fantasy. Viewers will find themselves exploring the paintings in an attempt to understand the various elements that come together to produce the dream-like landscapes. However, the visually exciting compositions do not provide logical explanations.

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Photography
April 30, 2014

Cat and Owl Combine to Form the Adorably Bizarre "Meowl"

If you're a fan of owls and cats, then it's time to rejoice. A Meowl is the best of both worlds in a bizarre-yet-adorable combination of bird and feline. Like the wonderfully-punned name suggests, it's a cat's head that's superimposed on an owl's body. The mythical creatures appear surprisingly natural as the coloring and patterning on their fur and feathers seems to effortlessly complement one another. Who knew that they could pair so well together?

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