Photography
February 13, 2013

5-Year-Old Daughter Stars in Old Masters’ Paintings

Australia-based photographer Bill Gekas has a real knack for portraiture, particularly the kind that results in an homage to many Old Masters of classic paintings, including artists like Vemeer and Rembrandt. Using his five-year-old daughter as the model, Gekas recreates many mid-18th century settings that are inspired by portraits of adults from famous paintings.

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Art
February 12, 2013

Playful Office Wall Filled with 1,200 LEGO People

There are so many different types of little LEGO people, from construction workers to chefs to sailors, and creative consulting firm Acrylicize found a perfect new way to put those little guys to use. The art collective and consulting agency's main specialty is producing unique interior art schemes that add value to an individual space.

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Photography
February 11, 2013

Inspiring Quotes By Famous Photographers Fill a New Journal

San Francisco-based artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon has just released a new photography-themed journal that's filled with inspiring quotes by the great masters of photography. The beautifully designed notebook also features Congdon's original paintings of vintage cameras and holds over a hundred lined pages where one can jot down a creative idea whenever it happens to strike.

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Art
February 8, 2013

Gorgeous New Oil and Gold Leaf Painting by Brad Kunkle

New York City-based Brad Kunkle, the artist who deftly combines oil and actual gold leaves into his paintings, recently showed two new works at the Los Angeles Art Show. One of them, called Over the Ocean, will simply take your breath away. Made of oil and gold leaf on linen, it features a beautiful woman being magically lifted into the air. Could a murmuration of starlings be behind this supernatural deed?

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