Art

Graphic artist re-focuses classic art for a new point of view

With the use of Photoshop, art student Serena Malyon has created new images from some classic pieces of art. Using the photo editing software, Malyon changed the focus, contrast, and saturation of some of Vincent Van Gogh's most...

By Sophie Kruse · Dec. 31, 2013

Technology

Glow-in-the-dark walkway is an amazing new nighttime lighting solution

“Starpath” is the name of a resurfacing methodology being developed by Pro-Tech Surfacing. Positioning the product as an alternative to street lighting, the U.K. company designed the material using solar technology that...

By Steph Guinan · Dec. 31, 2013

Video

Spectacular short film of beautiful geometric worlds

Cleverly titled, “Traveling Lights”, this short film gives you glimpses of beautiful two-dimensional worlds while exploring the ominous characteristics of positive and negative spaces. The geniuses behind this masterpiece hail...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 31, 2013

Photography

Striking portraits capture urban poverty in Philadelphia

Jeffrey Stockbridge’s ‘Kensington Blues’ photography series is demanding. The portraits document the frank stares of residents of Kensington-- an impoverished neighborhood in Philadelphia. When asked why he chooses...

By Laura Smith · Dec. 30, 2013

Inspiration

GIFs that throw you through space and time at warp speed. Whoa!

Micaël Reynaud creates incredibly complex and mesmerizing GIF animations that warp space and time. The freelance designer and stop-motion animator uses video techniques like slit-scanning, time-lapse and various forms...

By Justin Crowe · Dec. 30, 2013

Photography

Intriguing photographs of objects of the same color

Freelance photographer Emily Blincoe focuses her work around natural light and color. In a slightly obsessive series of work she captures images of 'Colors Organized Neatly.' This project highlights items with the same hue arranged...

By Caris Cruz · Dec. 29, 2013

Illustration

David Shannon’s popular children’s book illustrations on display at Muskegon Museum

David Shannon only knew how to spell the words “No, David!” when he first started writing and illustrating books at age 5. These words were also reminiscent of his childhood as he originally drawn pictures of him doing things...

By Mariza Monta · Dec. 29, 2013

Creativity

Dynamic bronze sculptures by Isabel Miramontes unwind into chaos

Ordinary silhouettes come to life in dynamic forms in Isabel Miramontes bronze sculptures. The Spanish sculptor works with unusual organic shapes, solidifying them in the body of her subjects. Torsos that open up in spirals,...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 29, 2013

Painting

Artist creates incredible illusions using hand as canvas

Using his hands as a canvas, makeup artist Luca Luce has created a series of incredibly mind-bending illusions. From depicting a missing puzzle piece, a creature living inside his skin or a simple, more “classic” illusion,...

By Sophie Kruse · Dec. 28, 2013

Technology

Watch this space-age laser rifle burn through raw meat

Nothing satisfies the imagination like bringing a little sci-fi into reality. Laser weapons guru Patrick Priebe has developed a real-life laser rifle that shoots little red beams of light. The gun's laser beams will not take down...

By Justin Crowe · Dec. 27, 2013

Creativity

Meticulously detailed insect and plants sculptures molded from glass

These insects and flowers by Yuki Tsunoda are made from molded glass. The 26-year-old Japanese sculptor molds tiny bits of soft Moretti glass employing the use of small tools along the way to create highly detailed,...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 27, 2013

Creativity

Double exposure photography merges people and environment

How much is your environment apart of your identity? Whether you live in the desert, the forest, or the city, it can have a large impact on who you are. Turkey-based artist Erkin Demir explores this idea in his series of portraits...

By Justin Crowe · Dec. 27, 2013

Funny

Photographs that show drawing mannequins can have interesting lives too!

Nicolas Vallejos has taken the drawing mannequin out of a stand-in role and given it a name, Woody, as well as a starring role in his playful photographs. For Vallejos, working with Woody is a labor of love. Starting in 2003, the Minneapolis...

By Laura Smith · Dec. 26, 2013

Creativity

5 totally geeky Valentine's Day cards - "You auto-complete me"

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and since we like to cater to creative types and their significant others, here are some nerdy designer Valentine's Day cards. You're a romantic geek and happen to be in love, huh? California...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 26, 2013

Photography

Artist captures beautiful images of humans and their pup companions

Following in the footsteps of the viral “Humans of New York” photo series, Robert Stoetzel has created his own site called “Human + Hound”. The images capture the bond between the owner and their dog, paired with a quote...

By Sophie Kruse · Dec. 25, 2013