art

May 29, 2017

Comic Artist Illustrates Humorous and Heartwarming Moments with His Wife

In his heartwarming series of illustrations, Tel Aviv-based artist Yehuda Adi Devir presents an illustrated look at married life. Based on real-life exchanges with his wife, Maya, Devir's sweet and silly relationship comics are sure to put a smile on your face. To Devir, each and every interaction with his wife is worthy of its own illustration. Whether they're sitting on the couch (and she's shocking him with her ice-cold feet)

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May 23, 2017

45 Brilliant Quotes About Art From Famous Artists and Great Creative Minds

Many people turn to the portfolios of prolific artists, writers, and other creatives when seeking artistic inspiration. In addition to their powerful bodies of work, however, it is also worth listening to the words spoken, written, and shared by these influential figures. Many creatives offer quotes about art in an effort to inform their audience and impart their wisdom to artistic hopefuls.

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May 17, 2017

Artist Crochets Jewelry Inspired by Patterns Found in Nature

Japanese artist Miho Fujita crafts delicate crochet jewelry inspired by natural wonders. Each accessory presents Fujita's interest in nature-based creation and her penchant for reimagining plants as wearable works of art. Ranging from elegant drop earrings to bold brooches, Fujita creates a wide array of one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Similarly, she finds inspiration in the outdoors, and works predominantly with nature-inspired designs. Her muses include ample organic objects, like fragile leaves, clustered sprouts, bunches of mushrooms, and sprigs of berries.

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May 10, 2017

Giant Lion Carved from Single Tree Trunk Took 20 People 3 Years to Complete

Taking 20 people more than 3 years, a single tree trunk has been carved into a giant lion titled Oriental Lion. Sculptor Dengding Rui Yao led the team in carving out the enormous redwood trunk, which is now located in Fortune Plaza Times Square in Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei Province. The artists worked on the mammoth sculpture in Myanmar before it traveled a little over 3,000 miles in December 2015 to China. Measuring in at 47.

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