art

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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November 16, 2019

Colorful Oil Paintings Capture the Beauty of Tranquil Water Lily Ponds

If you stop long enough to really observe nature, you’ll start to notice how bodies of water, land, and foliage interact together to exhibit a wider variety of hues than you might have imagined. Donna Young’s colorful oil paintings capture the vibrancy of water lily ponds, complete with mesmerizing ripples and sparkling reflections.

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November 11, 2019

Exquisite Ballpoint Pen Drawings on Old Documents Show the Power of Sheer Talent Over Expensive Tools

When you feel like drawing, it can be frustrating if you don’t have your sketchbook and tools at hand, but British artist Mark Powell shows that you don’t always need specific equipment to make amazing art. Rather than use sketchbooks, canvases, and expensive pencils and pens, Powell uses an ordinary ballpoint pen to draw on alternative surfaces such as old documents, underground maps, and antique letters.

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November 1, 2019

Delectable Fine Art-Inspired Cakes Look Like They Belong in a Museum

Sibling duo Madina Yavorskaya and Rustam Kungurov are the talented bakers behind Moscow-based bakery Tortik Annushka. But their cakes aren’t your ordinary tarts and pastries—they craft delectable desserts inspired by fine art. From a Van Gogh-themed double-tier cake to a Hieronymus Bosch-inspired masterpiece, scrolling through their Instagram is like visiting a virtual art museum—except it’s all edible!

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