It’s hard to believe that all of these beautiful pictures are pencil drawings and not digital. Pencil, paper, creativity and a heck of a lot skill are the only attributes of these masterpieces. Check them out: Gurn Drawing Christopher Reeve FuFu What a Lovely Picture Karlstadt Watermill Snow White Broken Heart Yendos Nature Pencil art by Rupak Rai The Tower Not a gammy leg in sight Mic the Dog Sin Titulo Katharine McPhee Faith Hill J.F.Kennedy Portrait of Dav Te [...]

In this post we have collected some humorous imagery that we know will make you laugh. Many of the images blend 21st century technology with the natural world and do so in a fashion were different parts of the images are so finely blended with each other that you will not be able to find any discontinuity. They are amazing. Some of these images you will find are pretty strange, others may even shock you, but overall, they will all [...]

The advent of the Pop Art movement in the 50′s didn’t just impress the wealthy, it changed the culture. So iconic and profound were the inspirations and meanings behind this movement that it’s art is still featured, studied and produced to this day. In this article, Adriana Marinica shares some of the history and details surrounding the rise of Pop Art, as well as bringing attention to some of the more interesting pieces the movement has produced over the years. [...]

When it comes to advertising, what’s being said can be a bit less important than how it’s said. In no case is this more true than in the case of typography based advertisements, which are common in print advertising and gaining popularity even in television and other video mediums. Typography can do everything from adding meaning to drawing attention, and using it right can mean the difference between mediocrity and stardom in the world of advertising. The post below takes [...]

As creative professionals are always seeking inspiration from all kind of medias, the t-shirt design field community is huge and highly inspiring. There are lots of communities created out there where you can create and share your ground-breaking t-shirt. The most memorable t-shirt designs are typically quirky, attention-grabbing and more often than not amusing. But not always. Sometimes they are very detailed with a hidden meaning. You just have to look a little closer. In this showcase you will find [...]

A caricature is the art of producing an embroidered or indistinct portrayal of a person to generate an identifiable visual image. In general, we see lots of caricatures of political personalities and movie stars in entertainment magazines for humorous effect. In this post, we are going to have some fun showcasing some of these caricatures with 50 famous personalities from sports, film, television and the music industry. You can leave a comment below if they brought a smile to your [...]

In the past, web design has impressed us with their shiny gradients, smooth expressions and simple and bold colors. But the use of textures, within the design, has never really reached the popular heights. At least, until now. Mainstream web design has started to use more and more textures within the layout design. Albeit, with lots of subtlety. Mixing modern and simplistic layouts with an ageless and light texture to carefully highlight and enhance certain areas of the design, has [...]

Over the past hundred years posters have been used as a very effective tool for war-time recruitment, persuasion, motivation, vigilance and also, at times, to instill some form of guilt on the general public. These propoganda posters, which in modern times may seem crude and un-just, give you an interesting visual into times gone by. Here is an interesting fact for you. Although the USA joined both the First and Second World Wars late (1917 for the First and 1941 [...]

Juice and smoothie bars are clients you should be expecting to see more of – it’s an industry that has seen massive growth in the last decade, and new outlets continue to pop up everywhere. In fact, Market Research World has called it “the new coffee shop revolution.” Been approached by a juice bar or just want to get a feel for the market’s visuals in case? Here are 44 juice & smoothie bar logos to inspire you. You may [...]

Poster design has always been one of the most powerful marketing tools available to businesses and organizations and even to individuals. Designing nightclub posters can be a challenging project and you will have to compete with many others in this crowded niche. Your poster design must stand out and look professional, flashy, and vibrant with eye-catching graphics to instantly draw the attention of people towards the information and encourage them to immediately act on it. We’ve collected 50 of the [...]

Unlike many other products that are instantly reached for based on brand recognition — such as Coca-Cola — most people don’t take enough of an interest in wine to have a particular brand they go back to time after time. That’s why wine label design is one of the most important marketing tools wine manufacturers have available to them. From the classic, elegant designs to those that bring some humor to a sometimes snooty industry, wine labels are there to [...]

There’s something about cult films that begs for interpretation. Whether it’s their odd themes or quirky actors, cult movies are great fodder for artists’ imaginations. I think it’s because B movies, horror slapsticks and fantastical tales just get better over time – as we watch these films over and over, we pick up more imagery as we memorize the dialogue. A seemingly unimportant scene all of a sudden stands out on the 11th viewing. California’s Gallery 1988 is well aware [...]

In the first quarter of 2011, 99.6 million smartphones were sold and sales of smartphones are expected to rise by 105 percent in 2014 compared with 2010. Facebook has added 45 million mobile users in the last six months and Foursquare reported 380 million check-ins in 2010. However, Facebook has 30 million users of its Places feature while Foursquare only has 4.6 million users. Did all those numbers make your head spin? Oh, if only there was a better way [...]