Most famous poster of 1941. Nina Vatolina Do not talk poster

Nina Vatolina Do not talk poster

Soviet artist and beautiful woman Nina Vatolina (1915-2002) is the author of the famous poster “Do not talk!” (1941). It was a tragic time, and the poster was created to help in the fight to survive with a deadly enemy. This is a very sincere work. Moscow in the evening immersed in darkness – blackout on the windows, every day fighting was getting closer and closer to the capital. One day the editor of “Izogiz” Elena Povolotskaya said: “We have to do a poster – and she put a finger to her lips. – It is necessary to less talking now”. Nina asked her neighbor to pose for it, her neighbor had two sons, who were at war at that time. But the eyes and emotional expression – the artist’s reflection in the mirror, as she explained it herself. Later in one of the artist’s interviews she said “What are these paintings for? Were they needed by someone? All of these spells – “Forward”, “Avenge”, “Bay”, “For the Motherland!” ever got into someone’s heart? I doubt it.” (Do not talk! Nina Vatolina)
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Moscow based artist. Portraits on Matryoshkas by Yuri Gromov

Portraits on Matryoshkas by Yuri Gromov

Born on 18th November 1972 in Moscow, Yuri Gromov is a Russian artist. His favorite style of painting – portraits on wooden Russian dolls Matryoshka. Among the beautiful gallery of painted portraits – movie stars, and members of Yuri Gromov’s favorite groups. In particular, Canadian rock band Nickelback, Red Hot Chili Peppers, rock singer Tarja Turunen, and other musicians and celebrities. For example famous tennis player Maria Sharapova. All dolls – handpainted and can be a perfect gift for celebrities themselves.
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Paintings by German artist Moki Mioke How to Disappear

Paintings by Moki Mioke How to Disappear. Talented German artist from Hamburg Moki Mioke works in different styles and trends in art. In her gallery there are paintings on wood, curious street art, black and white photo and plain sculpture. The new passion of creative artist Moki Mioke – acrylic painting inspired by Japanese anime of Hayao Miyazaki and beautiful Scandinavian landscapes. “Nature itself is an art, and it is – the most beautiful thing that can be created,” – says the artist. A series of works «How to Disappear» is a clear confirmation: the girl in the pictures literally merges with nature, her body becomes a part of the scenic landscape.
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Entomological Portrait of thousands of individual specimens consisting of dissected photographs and prints combined into a collage. Michael Mapes anatomical approach in photography

Michael Mapes anatomical approach in photography
Portraits made by Michael Mapes look like creepy entomological pictures carefully dissected, cataloged and combined into a collage. But this is not the dry anatomical approach, but in-depth study of the human personality. Professional photographer Michael Mapes uses hundreds of images in his work. Michael calls his art works «specimens», he captures and “preserves” the individual and the typical features of the person with whom he had to work. Before to get started, Michael spends a lot of time with a person, an object of the future “research” trying to know him better. If he is not interested in the identity of the person, he will not take pictures.
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Illustration by Australian artist. Colorful Birds by Deirdre Hunt

Colorful Birds by Deirdre Hunt
These beautiful images of birds belong to Australian artist, illustrator, wildlife painter Deirdre Hunt, who was born in Melbourne in 1939. Here is a small part of her beautiful colorful illustrations – Australiana Bird cards. Deirdre Hunt is a member of the Australian Wildlife Art Society. Her studies of Australian birds have been printed on limited editions of Westminster porcelain. Deirdre Hunt is recognized for her illustrations on tea and coffee cards by Tuckfiled’s, Ty-nee Tips, Kinkara and Copper Kettle.
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The greatest guitarists. Monument to Chester Burton “Chet” Atkins (June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001)

Monuments to the greatest guitarists
Chester Burton “Chet” Atkins, creator of the sub-genres of country music – Nashville Sound, a sound engineer and producer. He is in the list of the greatest guitarists of all time. The list of 20 greatest guitarists of all time, according to Telegraph.co.uk includes: Riley B. King, Brian Harold May CBE, Carlos Santana, Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry, David Jon Gilmour, Django, Edward Lodewijk “Eddie” Van Halen, Eric Patrick Clapton, Geoffrey Arnold “Jeff” Beck, Jimi Hendrix, James Patrick “Jimmy” Page, Keith Richards, Alonzo “Lonnie” Johnson, Mark Freuder Knopfler, Paco de Lucia, Robert Leroy Johnson, Ryland Peter “Ry” Cooder, Saul Hudson, and Stephen “Stevie” Ray Vaughan.
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Portrait of a beautiful little girl. Hyper realistic pencil drawings by Marcos Rey

Hyper realistic pencil drawings by Marcos Rey

Talented Spanish artist Marcos Rey was born in the Galician city of Arousa, in 1978. He has been passionate about drawing and painting since an early age. The interest which was more like a game has become his way of life. At the age of 26 the self-taught artist began working as an artist professionally. He improved the techniques of drawing with the help of books and his own artistic intuition. Marcos Rey studied great masters – Da Vinci, Dali, Mondrian, Ingres, contemporary artists and designers. At the moment his work is focused on the female portraits, hyper realistic graphite drawing, oil painting and he is still acquiring knowledge that will help him to develop his artistic skills.
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Imperial Jewels of the Diamond Fund of Russia

Imperial Jewels of the Diamond Fund of Russia

Located in Moscow Kremlin, Diamond Fund of the Russian Federation – part of the State Fund of Precious Metals and Precious Stones of the Russian Federation. The collection of unique nuggets of precious metals and unique gemstones that have historical and artistic value, and a collection of unique jewelry and other items made of precious metals and precious stones, was founded by emperor Peter I of Russia in 1719.
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Mona Lisa. Beautiful mosaic paintings of precious stones

Beautiful mosaic paintings of precious stones
If you are passionate about art and gemstones, you will sure like paintings based on precious and semi-precious gemstones from the island of Ceylon. These priceless artistic mosaics embody imperishable beauty and aristocratic luxury of Florentine mosaic, made with the use of innovative technology by Russian jewelers. The list of precious and semi-precious gemstones, used in creating mosaics, includes blue, white sapphire, and ruby. Also, topaz, multi-colored opal, tourmaline, faceted stones, white quartz, rhinestone, moonstone, etc. The Florentine mosaics is the most difficult of all existing mosaic technologies. In particular, Roman, Alexandria, Russian, but craftsmen manage to complete ordered mosaic painting for 1 to 3 months.
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