googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); As an artist myself, I’ve received quite a bit of flack from fellow artists because I tend to work in a more realistic style. And that’s nice and annoying, because it’s hard to do. The criticism stems from the fact that this approach apparently isn’t creative enough (to which I say SHOVE IT). My personal pettiness aside, however, I guess I can see where they’re coming from. For that reason, I want to introduce nay-sayers to an artist by the name of Howard Lee. He works in a hyperrealistic style, and I dare anyone to tell me that his creations aren’t…well…creative. I mean, look at this. It’s fun, amazing, and way better than anything most of us could ever pull off. YouTube / Howard Lee googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBM_BTF’); }); Satisfying, isn’t it? YouTube / Howard Lee There’s only one real piece of candy in this pile. Just let that sink in. YouTube / Howard Lee googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI1_BTF’); }); But watching him work is where things get really dumbfounding. Check out the process he used to draw that bafflingly realistic Coke can and bask in his artistic glory. The hot dog video is making me so jealous. So, so jealous. Why not keep this attack on my self-confidence going? To learn more about Howard Lee, be sure to check him out on YouTube! If you need me, I’ll be busy feeling bad about myself. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/realistic-still-life/
All you have to do is turn on the TV or flip through a magazine to watch the media rob aging of its beauty. After all, it’s an honor to grow old. Despite all that, cosmetics companies spend millions on making us fear the inevitable by presenting it as something ugly. One artist by the name of Yulia Brodskaya is flipping the script on aging by creating stunning works that celebrate the vibrance of living a long, full life. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); Her portraits serve as snapshots of the wiser set, and they look like paintings at first glance. When you take a closer look, however, you’ll notice that every wrinkle and crease is brought to life with bits of folded paper. Brodskaya pays vivacious, reverent homage to the art of growing old. Yulia Brodskaya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBM_BTF’); }); Yulia Brodskaya Although she once equated her quilling process to drawing with paper, her recent foray into jewel-toned hues brings a painterly vibe to her latest work. Yulia Brodskaya Yulia Brodskaya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI1_BTF’); }); This approach to quilling helped Brodskaya rack up a seriously impressive client list that includes the likes of Neiman Marcus, Hermes, and Starbucks. Yulia Brodskaya Yulia Brodskaya There’s something revelatory about her work that calls on viewers to see familiar sights with fresh eyes. It’s no wonder some of the biggest commercial heavy-hitters in the world want to mark their brands with Brodskaya’s unique stamp of creativity. Yulia Brodskaya Yulia Brodskaya For some insight into her process, take a look at the video below. To learn more about the artist, be sure to check out her website. For regular updates, follow her on Facebook. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/yulia-paper-art/
