Vintage

Subjects in classic art pieces reimagined with tattoos

Advertising art director Nicolas Amiard has reimagined the appearances of the subjects of some of the most classic paintings. In his series “The Art of Tattoo”, Amiard has added some colorful ink to some of these famous pieces...

By Sophie Kruse · Jan. 25, 2014

Creativity

The new California T Ferrari gets a neon paint job inside a wind tunnel

If you're a fan of DesignFaves you know who Fabian Oefner is. He's a Swiss photographer with a certain flair for color and visual explosion - sometimes, literally. In his newest project, helping Ferrari explore the feel and emotion...

By Joshua Tyler Bacon · Jan. 25, 2014

Sculpture

Stunning eye-like sculptures made from hundreds of layers of paper

Paper is delicate and not the first choice for an artist but when used effectively, it can make for a strong and bold impression. London-based artist Clare Pentlow’s incredibly detailed sculptures are created from paper. From...

By Umar Ansari · Jan. 25, 2014

Photography

2015 Sundance Film Festival attendees captured on tintype camera

Celebrity photographer Victoria Will set out to document the famous faces of the wide screen which brightened up the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. For the second year in a row, Will decided to do this by using probably the most challenging...

By Adomas Vasiliauskas · Jan. 24, 2014

Creativity

These hyperreal paintings bring your dreams and nightmares to life

Joel Rea is an Australian painter whose work mixes hyperrealism with fantasy. Rea's paintings borrow landscapes from both our dreams and nightmares and mixes in well-dressed business men and women. A common theme in Rea's art...

By J Hudson · Jan. 24, 2014

Art

Unbelievable 3D layered paintings of goldfish

Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori has perfected a one-of-a-kind technique creating deceptively three-dimensional paintings of goldfish by pouring layers of resin into a container. His hyper-realistic sculptures utilize...

By Nhan Tran · Jan. 24, 2014

Illustration

Building collections through illustration

Illustrator Jason Polan likes to collect things. By creating montage drawings, he captures and preserves many of the the strange and interesting objects that he sees while living in New York City. The drawings include collections...

By Steph Guinan · Jan. 21, 2014

Art

Artwork made from hundreds of eggshells and endless patience

The work titled 'Unfinished Poem' by Chicago artist Anca Gray is subtle, striking, and intriguing. It is mostly white on white with moments of tea-stained browns. The shape of each individual eggshell, and thus the relief texture...

By Steph Guinan · Jan. 21, 2014

Photography

8 hours of non-stop plane departures stitched into a single photograph

Nothing beats watching a plane take off (or land). It's a mesmerizing experience if you're an aviation enthusiast and even if you aren't, you will still appreciate the spectacle of the massive metal flying machines. Mike Kelly...

By Umar Ansari · Jan. 21, 2014

Fashion

Stain-resistant uniforms sourced from public transportation fabric

Despite their renowned discomfort, you shouldn’t take seats on public transportation for granted. German artist Menja Stevenson commutes a lot and from that she draws inspiration for her latest line of uniforms....

By Umar Ansari · Jan. 20, 2014

Photography

Greyhounds become models for fashion logo's 40th anniversary

Italian fashion house Trussardi has enlisted American photographer William Wegman for one unconventional shoot where traditional human models are replaced by greyhound dogs. The photo series is a 40th anniversary tribute...

By Nhan Tran · Jan. 20, 2014

Art

Hälssen & Lyon's drinkable Tea Calendar

All of you tea enthusiasts will definitely enjoy this Hälssen & Lyon '365 Days Tea' calendar. This unique calendar features wafer-thin, finely pressed and flavored tea leaves in a sheet, ready to be placed into hot water...

By Caris Cruz · Jan. 19, 2014

Industrial design

Frederica Bubani’s playful collection of lamps

Frederica Bubani is an Italian designer who specializes in creating objects made of a combination of ceramic and wood. Her latest venture is Comby: A collection of lamps that embody her idea of modern lighting while staying devoted...

By Umar Ansari · Jan. 19, 2014

Architecture

13 meditative architectural photos that near abstraction

Simplifying structures and interior spaces nearly to the point of abstraction, photographer Julian Faulhaber presents a quiet poetry through his stark photos. The work shows both a keen eye and careful cropping. Each photograph...

By Steph Guinan · Jan. 18, 2014

Funny

Photos of designers habitually touching their faces

The tumblr blog, Designers Touching Their Faces, is a photography collection that explores the obscure trend that designers, you know, tend to touch their face. Perhaps the gesture is one of contemplation, or it could be a habit...

By Steph Guinan · Jan. 17, 2014