Painting
November 20, 2019

Artist Paints Spherical Canvases with Photorealistic Scenes of Japanese Suburbia

All artists can attest to the fact that inspiration comes from many sources. Luckily, there are times when you don't have to go very far to find it. Japanese artist Daisuke Samejima found inspiration just outside his doorstep. The gifted artist created a series of acrylic paintings called Flatball, which are inspired by his suburban surroundings. The remarkable artworks envision his ordinary surroundings in an extraordinary way.

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Painting
November 20, 2019

Women with Tattoos of Fine Art Masterpieces Are Actually Oil Paintings Themselves

Since we last checked in with painter Agnieszka Nienartowicz, she has continued to hone her skills and produce stunning oil paintings. Inspired by the world of Old Master art, her canvases typically incorporate motifs from well-known artists like Caravaggio, Hokusai, and Sandro Botticelli. Popping up as contemporary tattoos on the skin of the women she portrays, they are a wonderful tribute to the past that also looks toward the future.

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Art
November 19, 2019

Artist Visualizes Dystopian Future Where Pop Culture Icons Have Become Ancient Ruins

Have you ever wondered what our planet will look like after we’re gone? Prague-based artist Filip Hodas visualizes a post-apocalyptic future, where all that’s left behind are the relics of our not-so-distant past. His Pop Culture Dystopia series of 3D renderings sees famous cartoon characters and popular consumerist products as forgotten skeletons and decaying ruins that have been taken over by nature.

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Animals
November 19, 2019

Stunningly Rare Albino Turtles Look Like Fiery Little Creatures

We've seen albino or leucistic whales, penguins, giraffes, and tigers, but have you ever stumbled upon an albino turtle? With their red eyes and orange-tinged skin and shell, they are an incredible sight to behold. For Super Mario Brothers fans they almost look like Koopa Paratroopas and are totally adorable. Unfortunately, their unique appearance, as with all albino animals, also leaves them incredibly vulnerable.

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