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Carlos Meira's paper sculptures. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Meira’s artistic endeavour began when he joined the printmaking course at the School of Fine Arts at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Carlos Meira's paper sculptures

In early 1990, Carlos moved to Portugal where he developed his unique style of paper sculpture. He returned to Brazil in 1996 and settled in Florianopolis where he further strengthened his illustration side. He has held six solo exhibitions and illustrated several books since then. Carlos Meira has now devoted himself to illustration and paper sculpture having worked as an artist, designer and art director within the advertising industry. He also runs his blog where you can catch-up on his latest work. 34223777.jpg (JPEG Image, 387x640 pixels) Watercolor Master Steve Hanks. Article by James Pond I am the owner of Pondly.com / art lover / electrical engineer / software developer / MBA in e-business student.

Watercolor Master Steve Hanks

I blog for pleasure and love to share my Internet findings. Web site: Steve Hanks is recognized as one of the best watercolor artists working today. The detail, color and realism of Steve Hanks’ paintings are unheard of in this difficult medium. Website Do you want more visual fun? You might also like. Animated Short Movies » Life-Changing Arts. Movie shorts, or short animations are a unique form of art, which can inspire and enlighten just like any other art form.

Sometimes even more so. Here is a selection of inspiring, or for some reason animated short movies, here shown in their original full length. Thanks to all the visitors who have contributed with their detailed suggestions! That is why there are now two pages of great animated shorts! If you think there is a short animated movie that should be added, let us know which, and why. The below movies are not sorted in any particular order. French Toast Written and directed by Fabrice O. The Lady and the Reaper Written and directed by Javier Recio Gracia Get Out By Charlotte Boisson, Julien Fourvel, Pascal Han-Kwan, Tristan Reinarz and Fanny Roche Granny O'Grimm Directed by Nicky Phelan, produced by Brown Bag Films Oktapodi By Julien Bocabeille, Francois-Xavier Chanioux, Olivier Delabarre, Thierry Marchand, Quentin Marmier and Emud Mokhberi Big Buck Bunny Life Line Created by Tomek Ducki.

Chalk art by David Zinn. David Zinn creates poetic chalk art in the streets of Ann Arbor.

Chalk art by David Zinn

He makes his cute little characters interact with objects in the street, and the result is quite charming. 354205_1301009188_large.jpg (JPEG Image, 1164x1626 pixels) - Scaled (39. 眼技 来自櫻桃小丸子在堆糖网的分享. Spray Paint Art by Clay Butler: Purple Fantasy Forest. Create paintings from photos. Did you ever wanted to be a great artist?

Create paintings from photos

But unfortunately you are really bad at it? Well that's ok because now with Psykopaint you can be a great artist with no skills. But how does it work? Open a photo you like and paint it using a variety of tools like brush, spraycan, ribbon, knife, Psykopaint will choose the colors automatically for you So you don't need to worry about it and focus on a style you like. Impressionist, cubist, abtract or classic, or something totally unique. Sketchbookideas. Artists Series - Steve Payne. In Artists Inspire Artists’s “Artists Series” we single out one amazing artist who’s work could stand alone.

Artists Series - Steve Payne

Today we have Steve Payne, who created the Replaceface series, where Steve took digital copies of George Dawe’s paintings of russian generals and added celebrities faces to the portrait using photoshop. So as always, enjoy & live inspired! Related Artists Series #17 - Michael Kutsche In Artists Inspire Artists’s “Artists Series” we single out one amazing artist who’s work could stand alone. June 11, 2012 In "Digital Arts" Artist Series 44 - Manu Duf In Artists Inspire Artists’s “Artists Series” we take a look at French born illustrator, print designer, and digital artist, Manu Duf.

June 27, 2014 In "Artists Series" Artists Series #19 - Giuseppe Parisi In Artists Inspire Artists’s “Artists Series” we single out one amazing artist who’s work could stand alone. July 10, 2012 Ellison Design student based in CA who was one of the co-founder of AIA and CubeBreaker.com.