Painting
August 19, 2019

Vibrant Swirling Landscapes Look Like They’re Painted by a Modern-Day Van Gogh

Los Angeles-based artist James R. Eads modernizes Impressionism with his surreal, nature-inspired works. Rendered in pastel and gouache on wood panels, the talented artist plays with color and motion to create dreamlike worlds comprised of expressive textured marks in vivid hues. Ead’s impressive portfolio of work is reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s impasto technique, which is most prominent in the celestial swirling sky in his iconic painting, Starry Night.

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Sculpture
August 18, 2019

Artist Crafts Three-Dimensional Narratives from Antique Books

The best thing about a great book is being able to visualize the written tales in your mind, but British artist Emma Taylor takes storytelling to the next level by making the scenes pop from their pages. She crafts incredible sculptures from old books she finds at charity and antique stores, giving discarded titles a new lease of life.

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Animals
August 15, 2019

Did You Know That Cheetahs Meow Just Like Ordinary Housecats?

Cheetahs are imposing animals, especially given their ability to run up to 70 miles per hour. This carnivorous animal with distinctive black spots is known for its exceptional hunting and stalking abilities, making it a fierce predator in the wild. But unlike the other big cats it's often associated with—leopards, jaguars, tigers, and lions—cheetahs don't express themselves with fierce roars. So what do cheetahs sound like? They meow and purr just like a regular housecat.

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Street Art
August 15, 2019

This Street Artist Transforms Cement Blocks into Mind-Blowing Illusions

Portuguese artist Odeith is a master of illusion art. Using spray paint, he's able to add visual depth to flat surfaces. The resulting images seem so realistic, it's hard to believe that they're all just a painted illusion. His latest triumph transforms an isolated cement structure in an abandoned warehouse into a wrecked school bus. The mind-blowing illusion is so real, it's causing a sensation online.

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