March 19, 2011

Cute Comics That are Kinda Crazy (20 total)

If you're looking for a few good laughs, check out Brainless Tales, a once-a-day comic by a man named Marcus. He calls it “weird daily art masquerading as a daily comic.” Search through his archives and you'll find some hidden gems, especially when he sneaks in some internet/pop culture references.

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March 16, 2011

Japanese Pop Art (10 pieces)

Seattle-based Japanese artist Yumiko Kayukawa is currently showing new works at The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco. By mixing pop culture references with more traditional Japanese imagery, the artist takes us on a strange and mysterious journey. Watch as her brave heroine becomes surrounded by an entourage of wild animals including bears, wolves, bunnies and deer.

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March 11, 2011

Dead Trees Come Alive (8 pics)

When trees die, we tend think they've past their prime and lost all their beauty. Curtis Killorn sees things a bit differently. The Colorado-based artist breathes new life into dead trees by painting them with bright, psychedelic colors. “Nature is already so beautiful, and full of such depth and grace… and it is NOT my intention to mask or enhance it in any way,” says Killorn.

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March 9, 2011

Fine Art of an Icelandic Volcano Eruption (10 photos)

In 2010, Iceland experienced an epic volcanic eruption that captured the attention of people worldwide. Eyjafjallajkull spewed ash into the air as experts warned that the tiny particles of rock, glass and sand contained in the ash cloud was sufficient to jam aircraft engines. European air traffic was at a standstill for weeks. While most saw the natural disaster as a huge inconvenience, Swedish landscape and aerial photographer Hans Strand saw it as an opportunity.

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