“Escher on steroids” – this is how some commenters describe the illustrations by Oscar Ramos. In his latest project Ad+, Chilean artist shows that it’s possible to merge two completely different things with such smooth transition that you hardly notice how a baggy Converse turns into a paradise island in the same picture. Also known by his nickname Piensa Positivo (“think positive” in Spanish), Oscar specializes in character design and photo manipulation. The creator of these mind-bending illustrations says his inspiration came from Maurits Cornelis Escher, a Dutch graphic artist, who classic perspective-defying works are known worldwide.
Guneriussen creates unique photos that give us a rare glimpse into the stunning, untouched nature that surrounds him while providing just enough whimsy that we actually feel ourselves getting lost in his magical world.
Florida-based artist Celeste Roberge is fascinated with creating art where there is an intersection of geological time and human time. She identifies the layers of history and memory that exist within everything, from people, to furniture, to natural materials found in the world around us. The artist says she creates sculptures where "the presence of matter and materiality is dominant," and where combinations of fleeting human existence stand in direct harmony with the steady and enduring powers of nature.
An exciting new show opens tonight at Spoke Art gallery in San Francisco that brings back award-winning artist Tim Doyle. He's created a brand new set of fantastic illustrations of locations we'll all recognize from some of our favorite television shows. Last year, we saw Doyle's creative take on iconic places like Sesame Street, Seinfeld's Monk's Cafe and The Simpson's Moe's Tavern and, this time, he's crafted hand-made screen prints as well as original pen and ink illustrations for locations associated with Dr. Who, Mr. Rogers and even the hit PBS show Downton Abbey. (Spoke Art gave us the exclusive sneak peek of Downton Abbey. Notice the glow in the dark version, below!)
In the history of the Academy Awards, there have been upsets, and there have been wasted awards. What are these exactly? Well, I define it as an actor/actress who won the Oscar, and rightfully so, but never did another film worthy of an Academy Award, or, sometimes, of any appreciation at all, except for maybe a Razzie. That being said, here is the list of the Top Ten Wasted Oscars of All-Time.
