«Creation through drawing is the most powerful manifestation of a person as an individual. But this task can be very difficult. Especially if your
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Hang On to Yourself by artist Elspeth Vince
London-based painter Elspeth Vince presents her compelling painting series, "Hang On to Yourself," exploring themes of self-soothing, self-love, and their emotional journey. Through vivid imagery, Vince captures the highs and lows of this internal exploration, inviting viewers into
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Behind Closed Doors: Parisian Museums Granted Secret Access to Male Nudes in the Mid-19th Century
In the mid-19th century, Parisian art museums implemented an unusual program known as the "Morning Visits" exclusively for their women patrons. Every Friday from 10-11am, museums would allow access solely to women, displaying young male athletes strategically posing as living sculptures amongst the classical nude statuary.
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Artist Hiroko Igeta Crafts Eerily Lifelike Humanoid Sculptures
Japanese artist Hiroko Igeta creates jointed dolls that initially shock with their disarming posture and combinations but ultimately spotlight the human form as percivable art. Born in Tokyo in 1967, Igeta has honed her doll like sculpture skills since 1986. Her dolls feature movable limbs.
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Giulty Glance Dog Paintings by Alison Wood
British realist Alison Wood brings humor and personality to the animal kingdom in her vivid paintings. An accomplished children’s book illustrator, Wood infuses a modern vision into her classically rendered canvases of wildlife and pets.
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Tracery (bronze sculpture) by Timothy Cleary
Timothy Cleary's bronze sculpture depicts a deteriorating figure seemingly coming undone into patterns and fragments before the viewer's eyes. Currently residing in Hermantown, Minnesota, Cleary sculpts works that blend attributes of proverbs, elegies, jokes and self-portraits with emotional resonance.
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Torsos and Sex Parts, Andy Warhol 1977 | Throwback Shoot
The late and legendary pop artist Andy Warhol reveals an overtly sexual side in his 1977 series “Torsos and Sex Parts,” a set of graphic screenprint portraits depicting fragments of male nudes. Recently showcased at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, this explicit series sheds light on an edgier dimension of a pioneer better known for innocent consumer imagery.
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Canadian Artist Crafts Magical Snow Sculptures
Montreal-based artist Jenna Dennison creates enchanting ephemeral artworks using only the pure, white snow of her surroundings. Seen below is one of her fantastical creations—a beautifully detailed unicorn sculpture, complete with a magical, crystal-like horn crafted from ice. Employing the delicate medium of snow, Dennison sculpts fairytale creatures and characters that seem to come alive, if only for a short while before they melt back into nature. The crystallized textures and intricate shaping she achieves transforms simple snow into remarkable, icy masterpieces. This snowy unicorn exemplifies Dennison’s ability to imbue her icy sculptures with a sense of fantasy and wonder, despite the time limitations of her medium. Her imaginative approach…
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Pencil skirts by Gab Bois
Artist Gab Bois gets literal in a series titled Pencil Skirts. Maybe, don’t have a seat. See the shoot below:
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Lebanese Designers Craft Surreal Candles for Good Cause
Ten Lebanese designers collaborated with artisans from Beit Chabab Hospital to create unique sculptural candles. The limited-edition “Candle Project” collection features ten hand-carved wax works in various colors and designs. Highlights include Aline Asmar d’Amman’s “Aspiration” with winding staircases and LimbObject’s surreal entanglement of hands and arms. Sales of the candles, available through nonprofit House of Today, benefit the hospital and House of Today’s mentorship program.
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Monster Mashtober by Samantha Mash
Meet Samantha Mash, a talented illustrator hailing from Northern California and currently residing in the enigmatic landscapes of Northern Oregon. With a rich cultural heritage rooted in her Jewish descent, Samantha infuses a unique perspective into her artwork, bringing depth and authenticity to her creations. As October rolls around, Samantha unveils a collection of illustrations that transcend the ordinary. Her works delve into the mysterious and haunting creatures, capturing the essence of the season with a distinctive flair. Each piece is a journey into the unknown, where shadows dance with purpose and intrigue. Take a glimpse below to witness Samantha Mash’s mastery at play. The intricate details in her illustrations…
