With the advancement of technology and special effects in the movies, traditional makeup design has had to evolve with the times, in order to stay relevant. It is hard to imagine the impact of such classic horrors as “The Exorcist” or “An American Werewolf in London” without the revolutionary makeup effects that accompanied them. But even […]
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Lost Angels
Being homeless is something very few of us can really grasp or comment about, but photographer Lee Jeffries connects with men on the streets, getting to know them before actually taking their portrait shot. There is a magnetic and spiritual aura in most of the pictures, and Jeffries is able to capture strength and emotion […]
Tattooers to Look Out For in 2014
With fine art tattoos trending worldwide, great artists are booked solid for months. So here’s a pro-tip, for anyone frustrated and stuck on a wait list: keep an eye out for newcomers! At every great shop around the world, you can strike gold with a rising tattoo apprentice or new resident artist. It’s the perfect time […]
Surrealism in the Forests
Deep in the dark dark forests, German photographer Ronny Engelmann sets up his camera and creates surreal wonders for us. Through his eyes we see pale faces engulfed in green leaves, mysterious arms popping out of trees like branches and models surrounded by floating cameras. Anything and everything can happen under his enchanting lens. Images […]
Dubai from the Sky
Photographer Karim Nafatni scales the highest skyscrapers of Dubai in search of the perfect shot. Often taking on buildings 700 feet or higher, he is able to capture all the angles of the city—one moment he is shrouded in fog, the next he is mirrored in a lake. Enjoy this rare bird’s-eye view of one […]
Dreamscapes of the Mind
Belgian artist Ben Goossens worked for decades at an art agency in his home country before striking out on his own. The result of this is what you see here: staggering works of digital art and surrealism, featuring everything from giant water drops, invisible men and giant bowler hats. Close your eyes and escape into […]
Realistic Tattoos from Romania
Bacanu Bogdan has inked a variety of designs from skulls to antique keys and pocket watches. Much of his realistic artwork has a connection to time, an example is some of his skull tattoos include Roman numerals aligned like on a watch, and this can mean several things, such as memento mori (a reminder of […]
It is Not Escher’s Hands
South African artist Jono Dry makes a beautiful tribute to M.C. Escher, by drawing his own hand and his mother’s in this art piece titled “Creation.” His other detailed work includes eye studies and a water splash named Fibonacci (a mathematical sequence), which the latter took 280 hours to illustrate in a 5 month period. Artwork […]
Beautiful Erotic Movies
Sexual and erotic scenes in cinema are one of those things that are very easy to get wrong and especially difficult to get right. But with the right photography, actors and mood generated it can be quite beautiful, as the films in this list demonstrate… Top: Niels Schneider strips down in “Heartbeats” (2010). A luminous […]
Coolest Pieces of Modern Art
In an age where it is possible to find and view new artists at the simple click of a button, it’s easy sometimes to get lost in an avalanche of contemporary art. But fear not, as I have gathered here a small list of some of the coolest pieces of modern art out there for […]