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Discover This Contemporary Artist’s Gorgeous Work!

Contemporary American artist Timothy C. Tyler is a master at creating realistic paintings yet the beauty lies in his bond with the subjects. He skillfully mixes romance, tradition and realism in an Old Masters style of his own.

Artist Chin H Shin Paints a Gorgeous Winter in New York

The US-based South Korean artist Chin H Shin looks at this harsh metropolitan winter from a new and romantic angle. He uses oil paintings to vividly express the textures of rain and snow while incorporating warm tones, such as orange and red, that give his exquisite rain-portraits a cozy feel.

10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare

Arch-villain The word arch-villain has a very contemporary ring to it, probably because it’s used a lot in superhero movies and comics these days. But in reality, the word itself predates the first superheroes by centuries and centuries.

Azerbaijani Artist Makes New & Unique Traditional Carpets

Faig Ahmed is an artist from Azerbaijan , who is gaining fame for his multipurpose rugs. He takes these traditional patterns and blends them with his unique and contemporary artistic style. His fascinating pieces show that a glitch in perfection can create a new kind of beauty.

This Artist Is Considered to Be One of the Best Around

Steve Hanks was a contemporary realist painter who exquisitely captured the beauty of family life and childhood. This prolific artist was born in 1949 in San Diego, and was considered one of the best watercolor painters around.

The Unbelievable Embroidery Skills of 10 Talented Artists

Some would call embroidery a lost art, but examining the works of several contemporary embroidery artists sure proves otherwise. This craft has existed, in some form, in every population across the globe for centuries, and it has a distinct ability to turn everyday objects into works of art.

10 Bizarre Contemporary Customs from Across the Globe

Traveling through the world comes with many surprising discoveries. No, we’re not talking about the unexpected sights and pretty locations you can find as you're roaming these countries (although y..

These Deliberately Messy Artworks Are Surprisingly Cool!

After all, an artist’s goal is to take a blank canvas, some paint, and a few brushes, and use them to paint a picture the viewer can understand and appreciate. This is exactly the story that Golsa Golchini , an Italian artist, intends to tell in her artworks.

As an Artist Grows - Beautiful!

It's easy for us to assume that good artists were born naturally gifted, but it gives hope to see that they too go through a progression of skill.

When Art and Technology Meet: Beautiful-Laser Cut Pieces

Whether an artist creates jewelry, furniture, ornamental pieces, or something else entirely, laser cutting adds a special something to their works. Below, you can find fantastic artworks of some of the most well-known contemporary laser cutting artists.

This Stunning Art Captures the Spirit of Summer Wanderlust

The Estonian artist Laivi Põder has a talent for this kind of art. When you take a look at her artworks, you’ll be instantly transported to a world of eternal summer.

Eiko Ojala’s Illustrations Are Not As Simple As They Look

One of the goals of an artist is to take a complicated, often messy subject and illustrate it in the simplest terms possible. The Estonian artist Eiko Ojala is the master of this skill.

Stephanie Rew Creates Lustrous Portraits Dipped in Gold

And it’s certainly some of these deeply-rooted meanings that Scottish artist Stephanie Rew channels in her creative practice. Rew’s paintings are classical and unusual. The artist is deeply inspired by traditional portraits from the Baroque era.

11 Artists Who Make Magical Sculptures Out Of Wire

You may have heard of Alexander Calder or Ruth Asawa, both prominent artists who developed the medium of wire sculpture throughout the 20th century. Today, however, we want to share with you the works of several contemporary artists, who create stunning wire sculptures.

You’ll Never Guess What These Portraits Are Made Of!

Artist Ian Berry decided to commemorate the famous figures who made jeans popular in his series called ‘Denim Legends.’ And he does it in the most ingenious and apt way possibly - by creating realistic portraits of these icons out of denim.

Lifelike Animal Sculptures Made of Cardboard - Stunning!

A talented artist can use any medium to create stunning art pieces. Believe it or not, these realistic animal sculptures are all made of a material that is found in ample supply in most homes - old cardboard boxes.

These Origami Artists Are Fantastic!

Origami is a traditional Japanese art of paper folding, that, in the hands of an origmai artist, transforms a regular sheet of paper into a wide variety of forms and shapes, only limited by the imagination and skill of the artist.

The Ethereal Architecture of Santiago Calatrava: 16 Photos

After all, the Spanish architect, structural engineer, and artist is one of the most outstanding and genius creators of the present. The architect’s unique style can be defined as the union of structural innovation and artistic dynamism and elegance.

An Artist in Progress - Beautiful and Fascinating!

It's fascinating to see the development of an artist from such an early stage, to see what they learned and how long it took them to learn it, what they improved upon and what served as inspiration for them at each step. Submitted by user: Henry O.

These Artists Are Taking Glass-Making to a Whole New Level

This success highlights the growing popularity of glass among craftspeople and contemporary artists alike. Glass may be an unforgiving medium, but it’s extremely versatile. It can be blown, cast, cut, flameworked, filled with gas, and illuminated.

This Artist's Level of Realism Is Out of This World!

The domain of artistic realism used to belong to just a handful of incredibly talented masters, such as Caravaggio, Gustave Courbet, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau.