Glimpses of Colorful Urban Cityscapes Emerge from Abstract Graffiti

If you were to travel the streets of most cities, you’ll often find buildings and signs tagged with lots of graffiti and other artwork. Just as graffiti can paint the tale of what it’s like to live in a particular city, Korean-based artist Jieun Park looks to portray that in more literal terms. Park creates… Continue reading Glimpses of Colorful Urban Cityscapes Emerge from Abstract Graffiti

Dollar Bill Artist Talks the True Meaning of Money [VIDEO]

When we first featured the work of collage artist Mark Wagner, we were tickled by the whimsical scenes he created using only cut-up dollar bills. Since then Wagner’s remained on our radar, so I was rather pleased to watch this recent video interview with the artist published by the Avant/Garde Diaries. I don’t know which… Continue reading Dollar Bill Artist Talks the True Meaning of Money [VIDEO]

15 Creative and Inventive Street Artworks

The art of graffiti has been around since ancient times. Simple written words and elaborate drawings date back to the Roman Empire. While the foundations of graffiti have been around for centuries, the art form took on a new meanings in the 1970’s. That’s when an explosion took place in the Northeast on city walls,… Continue reading 15 Creative and Inventive Street Artworks

The Most Insane World-Traveling Domino Trick Ever

You’ve probably seen a domino trick or two in your lifetime, but have you ever seen one that spans the entire globe? With the help of YouTube, domino doers Hevesh5 and Millionendollarboy put together a world-traveling collaboration using nearly 25,000 dominoes with over three months of preparation. The performance is sure to astonish you with… Continue reading The Most Insane World-Traveling Domino Trick Ever

10 Powerful Black and White Photographs of the American Landscape

Have you ever went on a road trip across the United States? The adventure will take you through some incredible city skylines and serene landscapes alike. Photographer and art director Ron Gessel guides us on a stunning visual journey through the continental U.S, capturing its depth and beauty all in simple black and white! But… Continue reading 10 Powerful Black and White Photographs of the American Landscape

Classic Paintings Get Recreated With Sesame Street Characters

Throughout the ages, the paintings of artists like Vincent van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci have captivated our thoughts and minds. Now with the advent of powerful photo manipulation tools like Photoshop, a new era of art has emerged that looks to modernize classical paintings and stimulate even more creative discussion by turning these classic… Continue reading Classic Paintings Get Recreated With Sesame Street Characters

Illustrating World Issues through Satirical Art

Do you often look at the world through the binoculars of Facebook? Polish artist Pawel Kuczynski draws clever paintings that challenge our preconceived notions of society and usual way of thinking. His artwork often is centered around real world issues like poverty, war and pollution. Take his piece that questions the integrity and honesty of… Continue reading Illustrating World Issues through Satirical Art

These Playful Instagrams Combine Simple Illustrations with Everyday Objects for Unusual Effects

If there’s any artist you should be following on Instagram, it’s Web and graphic designer Javier Pérez Estrella. There he posts photographs combining playful illustrations with real world objects like paperclips and pliers, creating an element of surprise. Below you’ll find some of my favorites of his work: Find more of Pérez’s illustrations on Instagram.… Continue reading These Playful Instagrams Combine Simple Illustrations with Everyday Objects for Unusual Effects