This artist from Gothenburg, Sweden, uses polymer air-dry clay to make the most mesmerizing art pieces. Alisa Lariushkina’s works of art are inspired by famous painters such as Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Using Japanese air-dry clay, Alisa makes depictions of landscapes, animals, flowers, and more. Considering how excellent her works are, you would … Read more
Bracha Fischel is a talented painter in Israel who became a quadriplegic later in life. In 2006, she fell ill with rheumatoid arthritis with spinal involvement. After undergoing surgery, all four of her limbs became paralyzed. At first, she didn’t know how she would live. But being the brave woman that she is, Bracha decided … Read more
In times of distress, many of us turn to art for comfort. Music, films, books, paintings—these are just some of the art forms that inspire us when we need them the most. As an artist himself, Jake Garcia understands the magic that art can bring. And during these difficult times, he’s found a means to … Read more
Although pottery has been around for thousands of years, brilliant artists continue introducing new techniques that completely revolutionize the traditional approach to the art. One of those people is Sean Forest Roberts. This artist from Orcas Island, Washington, is taking ceramic art to the next level with his colorful and mesmerizing creations. He uses his … Read more
Some artworks are very straightforward that it only takes a second to figure out what they are and what they mean. Others are more of a mystery, with their meanings subject to the viewer’s interpretation. One perfect example of the latter is this collection of mind-boggling wooden creations by Taiwanese sculptor Tung Ming-Chin. This artist … Read more
We encounter thousands of stones—big or small—throughout our lives, but I bet only a few of us think of using them for art. That’s exactly what this Japanese artist named Akie Nakata has been doing for the last decade. She turns the tiny stones and rocks she finds into cute animals you can hold in … Read more
As much as we enjoyed playing with dolls as little girls, we know how unrealistic their physical appearances could be. These toys typically sport slim bodies, flawless skin usually packed with makeup, and perfect facial features that even movie stars will envy. We failed to recognize this as children because all we cared about then … Read more
Something peculiar is happening around Redwood City, California. If you take a stroll around the area and observe the surroundings, you’d feel that something’s not quite right, particularly the shadows. Why do they look so different, like they’re from a cartoon? The shadows in downtown Redwood city aren’t behaving as you would expect them. Bike … Read more
If you’re looking to spruce up the ambiance of your living room, one of Derek Pearce’s mesmerizing “water tables” should do the trick. Pearce is a person who wears many hats. He has worked in theater—both onstage and backstage—and has a wide breadth of experience as a performer, stage carpenter, musical director, lecturer, and teacher. … Read more
It’s a tribute fit for a king. Disneyland recently unveiled a two-story-tall mural honoring the late actor Chadwick Boseman in its Downtown Disney shopping district. The artwork, aptly named “King Chad,” was created by movie illustrator and children’s book author Nikkolas Smith. The mural, displayed on the side of the former ESPN Zone building, shows … Read more
There’s no limit to where our imagination can take us, and this artist named Keith Larsen understands just how true this concept is. Remember how, as a child, we used to see images in the clouds? Whether it’s a human face or the form of an animal, the random shapes we spot in the sky … Read more
Every pet owner loves taking pictures of their animals, whether they’re just playing, sleeping, or resting. We do it to preserve the memories we have of them, so we have something to remember them by when they’re gone. One talented artist—and pet owner—from Washington, DC, found a better way to immortalize people’s pets – by … Read more