The Arcimboldo Effect What would you think if your face was assembled with fruits? Oranges, apples and cucumbers. In our days, it isn’t quite creative anymore — but, in the 16th century, it was really uncommon. During his life, Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a relief painting artist – did you know that he’s the author of…

Christian Faur a new way of drawing
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Vladimir Vysotsky and Marina Vlady
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Amazing Wood Sculptures by Randall Boni
American chainsaw carver and artist Randall Boni is one of the most skillful and talented woodcarvers in the world. His life size hyperrealistic sculptures of wildlife are very impressive. According to self-taught artist Randall, for him, wood carving is a hobby. He takes a huge log, chainsaw, cuts off the excess, and begins creating artwork….

Algis Griskevicius black-and-white photos
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Emma Watson black-and-white photos
Emma Watson black-and-white photos Born 15 April 1990, Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is an English actress and model who rose to prominence playing Hermione Granger. In fact, one of three starring roles in the Harry Potter film series. Watson appeared as Hermione at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. From…

The Vanishing Lady 1896
The Vanishing Lady The rare film of 1896, also known as The Conjuring of a Woman at the House of Robert Houdin, or Escamotage d’une dame au theater Robert Houdin. In fact, the 1896 French short black-and-white silent film directed by French magician Georges Melies was a sensation. Noteworthy, The Vanishing Lady is number 70…

Anastassia Elias Toilet paper arts
Anastassia Elias Toilet paper arts First of all, toilet paper arts created by French artist Anastassia Elias is a truly piece of art. Creative, fresh look at simple things around us, which can become beautiful piece of art, if to apply some skills and imagination. Anastassia Elias is also an illustrator, painter, working on collages….

Su Blackwell paper worlds
Su Blackwell paper worlds Born in Sheffield in 1975, Su Blackwell is a talented English paper artist. As a child she often spent her time playing in the woods near her home, in her own make-believe world. The girl believed that trees would protect her, and she gave names to them. Su Blackwell creates paper…