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Charming Illustrations by Rosanna Tasker Feature Adventurous Women in Stylized Worlds
Using a combination of pencil, crayon, and gouache, Bristol-based illustrator Rosanna Tasker creates evocative illustrations that convey lively energy and fantastical nostalgia. In Tasker’s illustrations, female figures are often the protagonists, with animals and plants playing supporting roles. Strong geometric shapes, concentrated … Continue reading
Take to the Streets with a Free Font Inspired by Climate Activist Greta Thunburg’s Hand-Painted Protest Signs
A new font, free to all for download and use, is inspired by climate collapse activist Greta Thunburg. “Greta Grotesk” was created by Uno, a new company designing a solution to the disposable beverage cup pandemic. Drawing from the hand-painted … Continue reading
Complex Societal Issues Conveyed in Minimalist Editorial Illustrations by Eiko Ojala
Illustrator Eiko Ojala (previously) tackles complex topics with masterfully simple images. Though his work often appears to be made with layered paper, the artist clarifies on his website that he works digitally, building each image from scratch. Cleverly using negative … Continue reading
Belonging : Patrick Murphy Artist, installation on Walker Gallery, Liverpool for Liverpool Biennial
Belonging : Patrick Murphy Artist, installation on Walker Gallery, Liverpool for Liverpool Biennial Source: Belonging : Patrick Murphy Artist, installation on Walker Gallery, Liverpool for Liverpool Biennial
Portraits Using People by Alan Craig
Artist Alan Craig recreates famous iconic photographs with unique giant portraits using aerial photography. Similar to pixels, gatherings of people create these intricately composed portraits. Among some of the portraits recaptured are of the late Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, and Marilyn Monroe. … Continue reading
Laurence Vallières’ Animal Masks From Salvaged Cardboard | Make:
Artist Laurence Vallières creates charming animal mask sculptures from salvaged cardboard that cleverly utilize the printed surface of the packaging materials in order to depict the animal imagery. More: Laurence Vallières’ Animal Masks From Salvaged Cardboard | Make:
Edible Apparel by Sung Yeonju Turns Vegetables into Cocktail Dresses
“Tasteful dress” gets a whole new meaning in Sung Yeonju’s edible apparel. The Korean artist’s ongoing series, Wearable Foods, combines relatable materials with digital editing to form cocktail dresses, shorts, and blazers. Gracefully draped scallions, polka-dotted lotus roots, and subtly … Continue reading
Ornate Paper Cut-Outs Pay Homage to Traditional Paisley Designs
The traditional paisley pattern is of Persian and Indian origin, but you’ve probably seen versions of the ornate teardrop-shaped motifs on western textiles such as men’s ties and pocket squares. The paisley pattern has traveled the silk routes from East … Continue reading
The Super Zoom
CG animation of amazing zoom to macro view to the “quantum world”, shown on an approximate scale of the reality of physics.
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