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People Pixel Portraits

Posted by: Laurie Hartt

March
20
2012

Oh hai, Audrey...I mean, all the people dressed in red and black to create the coolest-EVER picture of Audrey.

Artist Craig Alan, a 41-year-old New Orleans transplant from California, studied art and theater while in college and has become known throughout the States for his displays of unique visual art. Much of his art has its roots in street portraiture and the human form, evidenced by the incredible "pixelated people" above and blow. Dressed head to toe in either all black or all red, the people are stragetically placed into position so as to create a famous likeness.

Pretty sweet, huh?

Anybody else secretly want to gather up all your friends now and try to make pixel picturess?

(Pics courtesy of Maxi Tendance. Info courtesy of Vinings Gallery.)
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Kinetic Jewelry by Dukno Yoon

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

March
16
2012

Originally from Seoul, Korea, metalsmith Dukno Yoon currently lives and works in the U.S., creating his elegant kinetic rings and sculptures. With a mix of fabricated metal and natural feathers, the mechanical actions triggered by a simple flick of the wrist (or finger) offer a wonderful and mesmerizing lightness.

(photos courtesy of duknoyoon.com)
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Amazing Bonsai Treehouse Sculptures by Takanori Aiba

Posted by: Tegan Silva

March
8
2012

"Bonsai reflects the Japanese traditional aesthetic sense of expressing the magnificence of nature in a small potted plant. However, the density of decoration and the rich stories of my works contain extraordinary times and spaces which differ from the bonsai world determined by plants physiology."-Takanori Aiba

Takanori Aiba, Japanese artist, former architect, and maze illustrator crafts beautiful life-like bonsai sculptures that look as if they’ve been inhabited by very very tiny people! He’s made a modern bonsai that portrays “the beauty of spiritual accordance between human and nature in miniature.”

Using materials that include stone clay, epoxy putty, copper line, plastic, and resin; Aiba creates magical worlds we wish we could live in!

If only we could pack our bags for a vacation getaway at this pint-sized resort!

Be sure to check out more of Takanori Aiba's amazing work! Like The Rock Island or Hôtel de Michelin!

(All photos courtesy of TokyoGoodIdea.com)
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In Your Face: Watercolor Artist Marion Bolognesi

Posted by: Laurie Hartt

March
1
2012

Watch out art class, there's a new pastel in town. Marion Bolognesi, an illustrative artist in New York city, blends portraiture with rainbow paints and some serious soul-searching to create the incredible artwork you see below. Her trademark "tears" or drips of paint effect a definite minor chord throughout her work, while the intense clarity of the eyes is unshakeably unnerving.

In the end, though, the combination of sadness and beauty creates works that are so personal and raw, you can't help but be entranced.

Want to see more of Marion's work? Check out her Facebook page or head over to her site, where you can view her collaborations with other artists, read her blog, or even purchase a surfboard like the one she's holding below!

(All pics courtesy of Marion Bolognesi.)
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Fashion Illustration by Lili Lu

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

February
27
2012

What a great way to start the week; with the magnificent illustration-eye-candy of French artist Lili Lu!!! At only 22 years old, this exciting young artist has a talent well beyond her years. Her soft line work is richly varied, while her sweet feminine designs offer a contemporary twist wrapped among wavy locks of hair and floral patterning.

(images courtesy of lililuillu.blogspot.com and trendland)

Attention Readers! Do you draw or illustrate? We would love to see your work and possibly feature it on our blog! Email sienna@lulus.com with images or a link to your work!
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Jerry Wayne Downs: Life After Disney

Posted by: Annie Roos

February
24
2012

What happens when you quit your day job after 10 years as an animator for Disney? Jerry Wayne Downs worked on classics like Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, The Sword in the Stone, and The Jungle Book before leaving it behind to focus on his painting. I'm sure his whimsical work would put a big smile on ol' Walt's face.

(Images courtesy of Glass Garage Fine Art Gallery and Booooooom!)
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Paper Weight: The Art of Lydia Kasumi Shirreff

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

February
13
2012

"I am an illustrator and installation artist living in London, thriving on good-looking minerals and dusty astronomy books."

From perfect paper geodes to festive woodland friends, paper modeler Lydia Kasumi Shirreff offers us a colorful eye and meticulous hand at work. Her prolific life of paper works includes collaborations, international projects and youthful Indie designs. If you're like me, finding colorful and quirky designers is a constant treasure hunt, so feast your eyes on my newest haul!

If you're dying to see more, then check out her website or blog!

(all images courtesy of lydiakasumi.com)
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Featured Illustrator: Hilla Hryniszyn

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

January
25
2012

With a twist of graphite, a pinch of painting and a dash of digital, Polish artist, Hilla Hryniszyn, brings to life soft and fashionable illustrations with a vintage-y feel. These little Lolitas are as captivating as a stack of antique photographs, and include striking line work paired with rich detail and patterning. Check out more of Hilla's work on her photostream and take a little look-see at her adorable blog while you're at it!

Attention Readers! Do you draw or illustrate? We would love to see your work and possibly feature it on our blog! Email sienna@lulus.com with images or a link to your work!
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Louis Vuitton's (Wo)Man Made Menagerie

Posted by: Annie Roos

January
23
2012

Pets in your purse: out. Pets made out of purses, wait.... what?!

Billie Achilleos, "versatile artist & maker of things" (as stated on her blog), was commissioned by Louis Vuitton to create these adorable little critters out of their designer purses, wallets, and accessories to celebrate the fashion house's 100 year anniversary. The collection, named Maroquinaris Zoologicae, is set to kick off a world tour this year, so be on the lookout for a flock of purse birds cruising by your window.

(Images courtesy of Billie Achilleos via Trendland)
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Sticker Madness: The Obliteration Room

Posted by: Laurie Hartt

January
20
2012

Nope, it's not paint.

They're stickers.

And this is what the room looked like before:

Installed for the Queensland Art Gallery, this incredible exhibit, known as The Obliteration Room was created by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for her Look Now, See Forever exhibition that runs through March. Beginning with a completely white room, Kusama invited children (and kids at heart!) to help "decorate" the space with colorful circle stickers for a period of two weeks.

Born in 1929 in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, this incredible 82-year-old Japanese artist is known world-wide for her conceptual art based largely on themes of repetition, pattern, and accumulation. She also holds the female world record for highest selling price for artwork at 5.1 million dollars.

As you can see from the pictures above, her artwork is often very tangible and necessarily autobiographical, and the fact that others help to create it is a very interesting note on the nature of art itself. Plus, it just looks like fun. I mean, who doesn't like stickers?!!

Pics courtesy of the Queensland Art Gallery and Colossal.
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