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Alexa Meade thinks completely backwards. Most artists use acrylic paints to create portraits of people on canvas. But not Meade - she applies acrylic paints on her subjects and makes them appear to be a part of the painting!
Hyper-Realistic Acrylic Body Painting (15 pics) - My Modern Metropolis
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Jun 04 '07 81370 art , vintage , films This video morph features a selection from 500 years of female portraiture. Update: Thanks go out to the many readers who have pointed out that these portraits mostly depict European women.
500 Years of Female Portraits - Amazing Incredible!
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Hailing from the United Kingdom (Newcastle to be exact), street artist Mobstr employs a combination of stencils and cheeky quips to challenge the way we view public space. Whether he’s co-opting billboards, battling the local authorities or just having a little fun, Mobstr’s work is sure to bring a grin to any fan of street art. Enjoy a sample of his terrific work below and be sure to check out his FLICKR PAGE for more provocative work. What is public space and why do you work in it? I guess I think of public space in a city as the areas in which everyone is allowed physical access to.