Art
November 8, 2011

Unbelievable Hyper-Realistic Portraits

We've come across plenty of talented hyper-realistic artists, here on My Modern Met, and yet there's something that stands out about Paul Cadden's intricately detailed paintings and illustrations. His images depict everyday people in everyday situations, but the Scotland native is able to bring to life something more. Though we may not know Cadden's subjects, we have an idea of who these people are and can cultivate a story for each of them.

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Art
November 8, 2011

Fine Art of Food

This Post is Underwritten by San Pellegrino. If art nourishes the soul, what does food art satiate? It's an interesting question to ponder as we take a look at some of the most creative food art we've ever seen. What these talented artists have done is make us believe that even fine art can be created by changing the way we see everyday items.

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Art
November 4, 2011

Powerfully Moving Brush Strokes

UK-based contemporary painter Paul Wright creates incredibly intimate, yet somewhat abstract, oil paintings that draw the viewer in. His work focuses primarily on people and faces, but he occasionally ventures off to depict clothing and objects to reflect the people who own them. Wright captures the essence of his characters. Each artwork has its own emotional expression attached to it. Without divulging too much, each painting displays recognizable subjects.

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Art
November 2, 2011

Tiger Rug Made of 500,000 Cigarettes

We're all aware of the lavish furnishing of a bearskin rug, but have you ever seen a tiger-print rug made out of 500,000 cigarettes? China's renowned contemporary artist Xu Bing has worked on tobacco-related projects for over ten years. Bing's works of art, inspired by the nicotine-rich leaves, began in 2000 at Duke University.

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