Artist Creates Striking Prints of Realistic Portraits Using His Hands as Stamps

California-based artistRussell Powellcontinuesto create impressive imprints that blur the line between traditional portraiture and experimental body art. Using his hand as a makeshift stamp, Powell produces extraordinarily detailed depictions of realistic and expressive faces. To create each impressive imprint, Powell employs a unique process he calls hand-stamping. This technique requires the artist to first paint a picture on the palm of his hand. Additionally, this method is favorable for its unique aesthetic, as each portrait is entirely one-of-a-kind....

July 14, 2017 · 1 min · 100 words · Rebecca Underwood

World Falls in Love with Quokka, Australia’s Most Adorable Animal

Interestingly, the quokkawhich is about the size of a domestic cathas no fear of humans. In fact, they look rather elated! Though this number may sound high, the quokka is still recognized as a vulnerable species. Photo:Imgur To find out more about these adorable animals, stop by the Rottnest Islandwebsite. Meet the quokka, a tiny marsupial native to smaller islands off of Australia. Thanks to its adorable expression, the quokka is known as the happiest animal on earth....

July 11, 2017 · 1 min · 99 words · Adam Anderson

7 Colorful Masterpieces That Define the Pop Art Movement

Since making its colorful debut in the 1950s, Pop Art has remained a prominent artistic movement. Key pieces of Pop Art helped to facilitate this significant shift in artistic sensibilities. What is Pop Art? Pop Art is a distinctive genre of art that first popped up in post-war Britain and America. I used to drink it. Roy Lichtenstein,Whaam! Original panel by Irv Novick for DC Comics' ‘All-American Men of War,' No....

July 8, 2017 · 1 min · 213 words · Michael Gonzales

36 Creative Gifts for the Photography Lover

Luckily, there’s no shortage of interesting and creative gifts for your favorite photography lover. Unsure of what would work as a great gift? Take a look around our full collection of thebest photography gifts. You’re sure to find something that will make your favorite photographer smile. Looking for a fun gift for your favorite photographer? Check out our list of 30 creative photography gift ideas. FOTRIG |$8.99 Learn to transform a clients story into a unique image while building confidence in shooting and editing portraits....

July 3, 2017 · 1 min · 171 words · Jaime Stone

10+ Awe-Inspiring Impressionist Masterpieces Painted by Claude Monet

With a one-of-a-kind style and a pioneering approach to painting,Claude Monetis renowned as an influential Impressionist figure. Throughout his successful career as an artist, Monet created over 2,500 works. These pieces span various mediums, including paintings, pastels, and drawings. They also explore an array of subjects, from his picturesquegarden in Givernyto idyllic landscapes in France. Today, these compositions are considered modern masterpieces. With a focus on light and color, the piece portrays a hazy sunrise’s effects on the water....

July 1, 2017 · 2 min · 242 words · Mary Herman

Botanical Illustrations Capture the Colorful Charm of Houseplants

In her collection of botanical illustrations, Brooklyn-based artistLaura Garcia Serventibeautifully showcases the charm of the humble houseplant. Rendered in the artist’s characteristically colorful style, each painting captures potted plants' unexpected diversity. In herGardensseries, Serventi paints quirky collections of indoor plants set against splashy tile floors. If you’re interested in picking up your own plant-y print, be sure to stop by Serventi’sEtsy. In herGardensseries, artist Laura Garcia Serventi creates botanical illustrations of houseplants....

June 22, 2017 · 1 min · 86 words · Brandy Smith

Cet Homme a Passé 6 Mois à Photographier les Peuples Autochtones de Sibérie

District Ulchsky, Krai Khabarovsk, Extreme-Orient, Siberie. Republique Sakha (Yakoutie), Siberie. Elle porte un masque de mariage traditionnel. Femme Oultche. District Ulchsky, Kraï Khabarovsk, Extrême-Orient, Sibérie. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces Le peuple Sakha est tres fier de sa culture unique. Ses habitants vivent dans la zone la plus froide du monde. Le record absolu de temperature de -71 degres Celsius a ete enregistre a Oymyakon. Jeune Femme Sakha....

June 21, 2017 · 8 min · 1537 words · John Anderson

La historia del fotoperiodismo: cómo la fotografía cambió la forma en que recibimos las noticias

El fotografo James Nachtway trabajando en Ruanda durante el genocidio de 1994. Fenton fue el primer fotografo de guerra oficial y capturo imagenes que demostraron los efectos de la guerra. Su trabajo fue publicado enIllustrated London News,llevando estas imagenes a una audiencia masiva por primera vez. El fotógrafo James Nachtway trabajando en Ruanda durante el genocidio de 1994. (Foto:Christian Fei) Ilustrar noticias con imagenes solo fue posible gracias a los avances tecnologicos....

June 20, 2017 · 5 min · 933 words · Justin Nguyen

Man Illustrates the Silly Faces He Finds Hiding in Ordinary Places

Grab my beak if its laundry you seek. You barely see me, maybe once a week. How can I not have this disappointed look? Grab my beak if it’s laundry you seek. You barely see me, maybe once a week. How can I not have this disappointed look? I dry your clothes as you read a book. I’m dryer duck, and for a buck, I dry the shirts you tuck. Handle my bill if you will, tweak left for your garments....

June 19, 2017 · 5 min · 1065 words · Lauren Gordon

18 Platforms for Artists To Sell Their Creative Work Online in 2025

Even galleries themselves, traditionally a haven of in-person sales, are seeing more and more online business. Many artists are skipping galleries altogether, deciding to sell their work directly online and cutting out the middleman. With a huge variety of options available for every genre of art, the choices can be overwhelming. Photo:Stock Photosfrom A. and I. Kruk/Shutterstock That’s why knowing your target market is key. But what if you aren’t really to go fully independent and sell on your own website?...

June 14, 2017 · 4 min · 670 words · Kaitlyn Jackson PhD

Spectacular “Galaxy” Flowers Look Like They Hold the Universe in Their Petals

Scientifically known asPetunia cultivars, this cosmic flower features unique markings reminiscent of a starry sky. Each unique plant features clusters of purple flowers speckled with luminous white dots that look like celestial bodies. So, what causes these ethereal patterns? Photo:chicory8892 Photo:breezer102 *Photo:rainbowjaguar_* Photo:oahu_gardeners Photo:breezer102 Photo:esimmons91 Photo:ckpigments Photo:natashawilliamssutton *Photo:miss.kimberly_* Photo:wilddaylilies Photo:magpie.feathers Photo:J. Parker’s

June 12, 2017 · 1 min · 52 words · Laura Morales

Delightful Posters Illustrate the Beautiful Diversity of the Animal Kingdom

Each illustration exhibits the creatures that compose different animal groups. Though her pieces are undeniably rooted in science, Oseid approaches them in an artistic way. it’s possible for you to find all of Oseid’s lovely animal illustrations onEtsy. In a series of posters, artist Kelsey Oseid presents the diversity of different animal groups. Most of her animal illustrations organize creatures according to order.

June 10, 2017 · 1 min · 63 words · Brian Griffin

Rarely Seen Photos of Freddie Mercury with His Long-Time Love Jim Hutton

The late singer Freddie Mercury is known for hisamazing and unforgettable voice. Although the world lost Mercury too soon, he was not alone when he passed away. From 1985 to his death, Mercury was accompanied by his partner Jim Hutton. It was Mercury who first pursued Hutton after meeting him in a club in 1984. Hutton stayed, however, and cared for him until he passed. The pictures are a candid and intimate chronicle of their loving relationship during this time....

June 3, 2017 · 1 min · 175 words · Susan Little