Look At These “Gay Faces”
One New York City artist is photographing queer individuals of varying ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in order to make a statement. Gaze upon them.
One New York City artist is photographing queer individuals of varying ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in order to make a statement. Gaze upon them.
Plus Metallica’s take on the national anthem, an 8-bit Great Gatsby video game, and the heartwarming story of an artist’s first gallery show.
Clever!
This purebred Friesian even has his own studio. Jealous?
In the digital music era, complicated and outdated copyright law as well as private negotiations have made it difficult see how much is really going back to the people making music.
These beautiful, tiny oil paintings were done by artist Jacqueline Lou Skaggs on pennies she found discarded. (via twitter.com)
A storyboard artist for Nickelodeon stopped by Reddit today and took a bunch of drawing requests. Here’s what happened as a result:
What happened? The unexpected death of Thomas Kinkade April 6th prompted an outpouring of grief but also raised questions about his troubled final years.
Not really. It’s just yawning and I’m sure that Maria Jose Cristerna (aka “The Vampire Woman,” aka “The Jaguar Woman”) is a loving dog owner.
In January, NASA released what it called “the most amazing high definition image of Earth – Blue Marble 2012.” The image was taken aboard the Suomi NPP satellite and is a composite image made from a number of swaths of the Earth’s surface taken on January 4, 2012. I think I can see my house down there!
The artist collective Boa Mistura made a poor suburb of Sao Paulo a little more colorful. This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in ages. (via visualnews.com)
That takes some serious skill. Or witchcraft. It’s witchcraft, isn’t is?
French artist Gentil Garçon worked with paleontologist François Escuilié to form an IRL skull of the pellet-gobbling video game icon. Where the pellets go afterward, we’re still unsure.
Contemporary pop-culture artist Ron English released his newest work: The Incredible Obama. Obama was once a reserved and mild-tempered President until he was accidentally exposed to a gamma bomb. Obviously this is the work of terrorists.
Imagine if famous artists were bored during their lunch break and started playing with their food. Their end-results might resemble this. (via lowcommitmentprojects.com)
Artist Miguel Endara draws a portrait of his father using millions of ink dots (also known as stippling). So, what is it that you’ve accomplished today?
Artist Miguel Endara created this portrait of his father using a stunning 3.2 million tiny ink dots.
Artist Bad Otis gives Edward Gorey’s Gashlycrumb Tinies a run for their money. (via badotis.blogspot.com)
Justin Gignac successfully sells garbage he finds in NYC for $100. Justin says the product came out of a bet that packaging alone could sell a product and looks like he’s right.
Nick Gentry creates these beautiful and imaginative portraits using now-obsolete floppy disks instead of canvas. See more of Nick’s work here. View List ›
Quirky, clever, with a great sense of humor. Let me introduce you to OaKoAk, a “French artist who likes to play with urban elements,” according to his site. View List ›
Photographer Paul Octavious is having a love affair… with a hill. Returning to the same spot in a Chicago park to capture kite festivals, outdoor movies, sledding, and the Ghana World Cup team practicing on a foggy day. The video at the end may even be sweet enough to make you nostalgic for winter. (via pauloctavious.com) View List ›
Each line in these drawings by Melanie Bilenker are made using strands of the artist’s own hair! The delicate drawings depict quiet scenes of domestic life which are sealed in Victorian-inspired brooches and rings. And you thought all hair art had to leave you wishing for an UnSee Button. (via regretsy.com) View List ›
“Erik’s first … oh, wait” by CG artist Victor Hugo. Would love to see the Pixared version of Wolverine. View Image ›
This guy visits dating sites, and says he’s an artist. Hilarity ensues! View List ›
Made from a plastic lobster bib, a kitchen towel, and a table cloth. This may sound awkward but may I, um, sit on your dress? View List ›
Artist/jeweler Islay Taylor took a cue from Kid Sister’s song Pro Nailz to create these blinged-out gold plated knuckle dusters with hand painted acrylic nails. For the ladies out there whose toes are done up with the fingernails matching, but are in need of some bling. (via My Love For You) View List ›
Camel Toe! Artist Mark McGinnis took the classic flash cards from our childhoods and put a decidedly adult spin on them. Although with kids growing up so fast these days, D for Drive By and Q for Qualude might not be so far off. View List ›
French artist “MIST” puts his own touch on the iconic car. If you ever drive a Beetle that looks like this, you’ll be driving around like a boss. (As seen on officialhype) View List ›
Contemporary pop artist, Ron English recently conducted some creative product placement by subtly sticking boxes of Killfrog’s Sugar Smack between some of your favorite brands of cereal. Did you notice? View List ›