Warning: This article contains a nude related image. Viewer discretion is advised. FOREAL is an illustration and art direction studio managed by Benjamin Simon and Dirk Schuster, both of these individuals strive to create eye-candy visuals. From Saturn’s gum-filled-center to silicone-shaped breasts forming the letter E, their creations are all about making something unique and […]
Author: The Tattoo Journalist
Polish Artist uses the Hand-Poking Method
Karolina Czaja is acclaimed for her dotwork, and although she tattoos with a modern machine, she is best known for applying a traditional technique of hand-tapping the ink with bamboo sticks taped together with a needle. Her designs are based on indigenous art from the Philippines, Samoa and beyond. Photos © Karolina Czaja Via RISE
Tattoo-Inspired Woodcuts by Bryn Perrott
Bryn Perrott’s cool wood carvings are the result of: A) she was a printmaking major in college, B) she has worked in a tattoo shop which influenced her illustration style. Some of her designs have a cartoon flair, for example the Grim Reaper who is flustered as he surfs four waves near a paradisiac island; another […]
The Man with Giant Hands and Feet
Gerardo Feldstein’s three-dimensional caricatures are quite intriguing! He sculpts a man wearing all black clothing who has massive hands and feet like The Hulk. Although this bald man isn’t Bruce Banner, he does have similar strength which allows him to hold up a wall, or knock someone out if he wanted to. Photos © Gerardo […]
Photorealistic Eye Drawings by Redosking
Illusion has been known for featuring a lot of eye art, you can confirm here. Other than the heart and genital areas, the eye is also a popular organ drawn by artists, possibly because there is fascination and truth to it being “the Window to the Soul.” Artist Redosking is another fine hyperrealist who looks […]
Insect Drawings on Russian Nesting Dolls
Although he is not professionally an entomologist, Raul del Sol meticulously studies the metamorphosis stages of various insects to create works of art. From the egg and larva to the full grown butterfly, he cleverly illustrates the life cycle on Matryoshka dolls. He also scans the knots and grains of the wood to add that […]
A Dramatic Flight
Young photographer Kyle Thompson likes venturing out to isolated spots in the forest to take pictures. His conceptual self-portraits were shot with a camera, but they are also digitally edited to create effects such as duplicated hands and cloth flinging in mid-air. His work shows some signs of inspiration from surrealist Rene Magritte—an example is […]
10 Great Poster Designs
Words are formed from curly octopus tentacles, and fresh cake slices are served on another poster—these visuals are thought-out by graphic designers who need to capture attention and communicate effectively to a target audience. Included here, are one-sheet designs from 10 individuals like master designer Stefan Sagmeister who continues to inspire so many creatives, to […]
Human Evolution in the Computerized Era
“Voronoid” is a digital art series by Nastplas, a Spanish studio founded by illustrator Fran R. Learte and creative director Natalia Molinos. Their personal project relates to how technology is part of our lives, and how that impacts and transforms us. Nastplas used metal textures to create a nostalgic feel of machinery reminiscent of the Industrial […]
The Wild Man
Canadian artist Zachari Logan is portrayed as the model in his artwork, however, he doesn’t intend to highlight himself but rather explore the relationship of human and nature. His blue pencil drawings are strange yet beautiful with flora and fauna weaving in and out of his head and body, like a Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting (e.g. […]