Art Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:50:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Simon Berger Creates Stunning Portraits By Cracking Glass https://tettybetty.com/simon-berger-creates-stunning-portraits-by-cracking-glass/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:23:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37812 To make a stunning portrait, Swiss artist Simon Berger only needs a hammer and a piece of glass. By making small cracks in the glass, Berger manages to create a human face with an astonishing level of detail. In his artist beginnings, Berger, who is a carpenter by training, experimented with spray can portraits and […]

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To make a stunning portrait, Swiss artist Simon Berger only needs a hammer and a piece of glass. By making small cracks in the glass, Berger manages to create a human face with an astonishing level of detail.

In his artist beginnings, Berger, who is a carpenter by training, experimented with spray can portraits and wood sculptures. But it wasn’t until he started brainstorming what to do with an old car windshield that he discovered the style of art that would go on to define his career.

After a successful first attempt at using glass as a canvas, Berger continued honing his skills and soon perfected the technique of incising images on a glass surface with a hammer. This process of creation through distraction has captivated art enthusiasts from all over the world and made Berger a well-known name in the art world.

While Berger is known to depict various subjects in his works, including cars and animals, human faces remain his biggest source of inspiration.

“Human faces have always fascinated me,” Berger shares on his website. “On safety glass, they come into their own and magically attract the viewer. It is a process of discovery from abstract fogging to figurative perception.”

If you want to check out more of Berger’s stunning portraits, check out his social media or continue scrolling.

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Artist Uses AI to Recreate Diego Velázquez’s Lost Painting “Expulsion of the Moriscos” https://tettybetty.com/artist-uses-ai-to-recreate-diego-velazquezs-lost-painting-expulsion-of-the-moriscos/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:39:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37808 In 1734, a big fire in the Royal Alcázar castle in Madrid, Spain, destroyed 500 artworks from artists like Titian, El Greco, Raphael, Rubens, and Diego Velázquez. Now, one of those destroyed artworks was recreated thanks to artificial intelligence. During a recent solo exhibition at Albarrán Bourdais art gallery, artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo presented a […]

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In 1734, a big fire in the Royal Alcázar castle in Madrid, Spain, destroyed 500 artworks from artists like Titian, El Greco, Raphael, Rubens, and Diego Velázquez. Now, one of those destroyed artworks was recreated thanks to artificial intelligence.

During a recent solo exhibition at Albarrán Bourdais art gallery, artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo presented a recreation of Diego Velázquez’s Expulsion of the Moriscos, one of the paintings that was destroyed in the Royal Alcázar fire. The painting, which depicted expulsions of Maors from Spain in 1609, was recreated through a laborious process that included the use of AI text-to-image software Midjourney.

According to Spanish media outlet El Pais, Castillo first gathered detailed descriptions of the painting from historical records and a copy of a simple sketch of the painting that is currently being held in Madrid’s Prado Museum. He and AI enthusiast Paula García then used the collected data, as well as other paintings on the same subject, to make various recreations of Velázquez’s lost artwork with Midjourney until they got the best result.

“It’s a time-consuming job that requires patience. You move forward, go back, check internet images, then move forward again,” García told El Pais.

Castillo and García say that 80% of their recreation of Velázquez’s “Expulsion of the Moriscos” could be attributed to the artist, with the remaining 20% being AI.

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These Intriguing Embroidery Artworks Are Inspired By Old-School Cartoons https://tettybetty.com/these-intriguing-embroidery-artworks-are-inspired-by-old-school-cartoons/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:57:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37790 If you grew up on Looney Tunes and similar cartoons, then the works of Chicago artist Peter Frederiksen will be right up your alley. Frederiksen is responsible for creating a series of intriguing embroidery artworks that are inspired by old-school cartoons. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peter Frederiksen (@pefrederiksen) Frederiksen takes […]

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If you grew up on Looney Tunes and similar cartoons, then the works of Chicago artist Peter Frederiksen will be right up your alley. Frederiksen is responsible for creating a series of intriguing embroidery artworks that are inspired by old-school cartoons.

Frederiksen takes an unusual approach by zooming in on particular scenes and showing them out of context. This usually involves moments of high tension or ones that foreshadow future climactic happening. By doing so, the artist creates a visually appealing piece that often contains hints of dark humor.

According to Frederiksen, the high-tension moments and escalations that take place in cartoons take a back seat and are shrouded in playfulness. His goal is to make them more pronounced with his embroidery art, which he creates using a free-motion embroidery technique.

“Using familiar imagery, I like to examine fear, panic, toxic masculinity, anxiety, anticipation, and humor, all through the lens of the shared visual language of Looney Tunes cartoons,” Frederiksen explained in a recent interview with BOOOOOOOM!.

Frederiksen presented his intriguing embroidery works through solo exhibitions at The Flat in Milan, Italy, Galleri Urbane in Dallas, Texas, and the UNION Gallery in London, UK, among others. He also shares his work on social media.

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The Simplicity of Jin Kitamura’s Crayon Drawings Makes Them Strangely Captivating https://tettybetty.com/the-simplicity-of-jin-kitamuras-crayon-drawings-makes-them-strangely-captivating/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:21:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37779 A lot of people judge an artwork based on its complexity, the grand ideas behind it, or how realistic it looks. However, art doesn’t have to be complicated or polished to be interesting, and the works of Japanese illustrator Jin Kitamura are a perfect example of that. Kitamura creates simplistic crayon drawings that focus on […]

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A lot of people judge an artwork based on its complexity, the grand ideas behind it, or how realistic it looks. However, art doesn’t have to be complicated or polished to be interesting, and the works of Japanese illustrator Jin Kitamura are a perfect example of that.

Kitamura creates simplistic crayon drawings that focus on everyday sights and the most basic things. His subjects, which range from animals and flowers to clothes and furniture, are shown in a minimalistic fashion. They feature just a few colors and simple shapes and see the subject dominate the entire canvas.

This simplicity and almost childlike feel to Kitamura’s drawings is what makes them strangely captivating.

“I find inspiration in everyday life, the simplicity of ordinary yet beautiful things that surround us,” Kitamura shares.

Kitamura, who has an art degree from Tokai University, has worked as a freelance illustrator since 2006. He has a significant following on social media, which includes over 70K followers on Instagram, while his works have been used in picture books, served as book and album covers, and graced the package of various products. 

You can check out more of Kitamura’s simplistic crayon drawings by visiting his Instagram page or by scrolling below.

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Check Out This Master Surrealist Painter https://tettybetty.com/check-out-this-master-surrealist-painter/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:42:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37634 When it comes to painting, there are a handful of different avenues one can go down. One can choose to make impressionist paintings, or perhaps another may lean into the stylings of romanticism. There are so many options out there, and one of them is surrealism. Austin Howlett, an artist with nearly 85,000 followers on […]

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When it comes to painting, there are a handful of different avenues one can go down. One can choose to make impressionist paintings, or perhaps another may lean into the stylings of romanticism. There are so many options out there, and one of them is surrealism. Austin Howlett, an artist with nearly 85,000 followers on his Instagram page, is a surrealist painter who knows his way around a canvas—and people are certainly taking notice.

The more you scroll through his page, the more it becomes clear why he’s so popular. First off, his technique is simply impeccable. You don’t have to be an art expert to see that this man is incredibly skilled, and this serves as the foundation for all of his success.

However, his popularity is also about a lot more than just his technical proficiency. Howlett, as we already mentioned, has a unique style. His surrealist paintings often tell stories of giants walking amongst lofty mountains, or else laying down amongst them as well. He also tends to paint portraits of women who how somehow fused with the trees around them.

If these descriptions seem confusing, that’s because the paintings are the kinds of things you have to experience firsthand. So check out Howlett’s page and see how amazing they are for yourself!

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Spencer Hansen’s Art is Inhabited By Mysterious Creatures https://tettybetty.com/spencer-hansens-art-is-inhabited-by-mysterious-creatures/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:06:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37751 Bali, Indonesia-based interdisciplinary artist Spencer Hansen creates sculptures of mysterious creatures that are unlike anything you have seen so far. But despite their mysteriousness and unexpected looks, they project an aura of friendliness, making you want to get to know them better. Sometimes, these creatures have an “alien” feel to them, looking like they have […]

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Bali, Indonesia-based interdisciplinary artist Spencer Hansen creates sculptures of mysterious creatures that are unlike anything you have seen so far. But despite their mysteriousness and unexpected looks, they project an aura of friendliness, making you want to get to know them better.

Sometimes, these creatures have an “alien” feel to them, looking like they have traveled from another corner of the universe to visit Earth. Other times, they seem like ancient spirits who have woken up and are now roaming nature.

Hansen grew up in rural Idaho before moving to Bali, where he set up his workshop. There, he works with local artists to refine his techniques and explore new approaches to various mediums, ranging from woodcarving to metalworking.

In a recent chat with NASH AND BANKS, Hansen said that the inspiration for his art comes out of “curiosity, beginner’s mind, my childhood in rural Idaho, traveling and constantly learning and adapting”.

“But I wonder if inspiration is coming from me or through me? I mostly don’t feel a sense of ownership over what is coming through, only an appreciation for when creativity does flow,” Hansen added.

The central aspect of Hansen’s art is his commitment to a handmade approach and use of natural materials like wood, metal, bones, and plant fibers. Most of the materials that shape his sculptures are recycled or salvaged. 

Check out more of Hansen’s creations below.

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Salman Khoshroo Unveils Intriguing Series of Busts Made Out of Polymer https://tettybetty.com/salman-khoshroo-unveils-intriguing-series-of-busts-made-out-of-polymer/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:56:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37732 Iranian artist Salman Khoshroo is known for his unusual projects that allow him to explore various techniques and capabilities of different materials. Recently, Khoshroo presented a series of works that saw him create intriguing busts using polymer. Khoshroo’s busts show features of the human face in an abstract way. They are formed with thick slabs […]

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Iranian artist Salman Khoshroo is known for his unusual projects that allow him to explore various techniques and capabilities of different materials. Recently, Khoshroo presented a series of works that saw him create intriguing busts using polymer.

Khoshroo’s busts show features of the human face in an abstract way. They are formed with thick slabs of polymer, which looks like they were recklessly put together and abandoned before the work was complete.

Some of the busts are made with a single color of polymer, while others feature multiple colors joined together in seemingly random ways. However, there is nothing random about Khoshroo’s works, as each color and shape are meant to project different emotions and personalities.

“I search for materials with interesting behaviors that embody a certain kind of empathetic physical feel. This material is very gestural on its own: The pieces dance and wrestle with this sticky substance to shape it into its final human forms,” Khoshroo told Colossal in a recent interview. 

Khoshroo describes himself as a self-taught artist. He started painting and making sculptures in 2009 and has since become a recognizable name in the art world. He works and lives between London, UK, and Tehran, Iran, while his works have been exhibited all over the world in recent years.

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Doll Designer Creates Whimsical Characters You’ll Love https://tettybetty.com/doll-designer-creates-whimsical-characters-youll-love/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:34:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37289 Doll designer Lidiya Marinchuk lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, and she’s perfected the art of making tiny, expressive characters that come in bright colors and googly eyes. From animals to clouds and inanimate objects, her dolls are as versatile as they are adorable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marlitoys (@marlitoys) Marinchuk shows […]

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Doll designer Lidiya Marinchuk lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, and she’s perfected the art of making tiny, expressive characters that come in bright colors and googly eyes. From animals to clouds and inanimate objects, her dolls are as versatile as they are adorable.

Marinchuk shows her work on Instagram under the brand Marlitoys, and over 60,000 people follow her work there. She sells her dolls on Etsy, and besides her original designs, you can request a custom order or message her for collaborations.

Among her whimsical creations are many trendy and seasonal characters, such as the ones inspired by Christmas, popular shows like Squid Game, and much more. But our favorites are all the lovely animals she makes with a lot of love. They look like they could be cartoon characters and as such are an amazing gift for any kid (or adult who’s still a kid inside).

Her message on her Etsy profile reads like this: “Hello to all! My name is Lidiya. I live and create my MarLi toys in Ukraine since 2012. I want to make the world more colorful, to give people [a] good mood and a bit of magic. My creations are for people from 0 to 100 years.”

Check out some of her recent pieces below.

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Self-Taught Artist Creates Paintings Full of Fantasy and Supernatural https://tettybetty.com/self-taught-artist-creates-paintings-full-of-fantasy-and-supernatural/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:55:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37652 The paintings of Mark Rogers have the ability to spark the imagination while drawing you into their complex and unusual world. This self-taught artist from Portland, Oregon, creates artworks full of fantasy elements and supernatural, with each piece containing unique narratives. Rogers’ paintings are all set in the world he calls The Southwestern Bellows. It […]

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The paintings of Mark Rogers have the ability to spark the imagination while drawing you into their complex and unusual world. This self-taught artist from Portland, Oregon, creates artworks full of fantasy elements and supernatural, with each piece containing unique narratives.

Rogers’ paintings are all set in the world he calls The Southwestern Bellows. It is a world full of quirky characters, monsters, magic, and even aliens.

The artist describes this world as similar to a fantasy set in Medieval Europe with elements of folklore with a distinction that it takes place in Early America “with magical elements inspired by UFOlogy, cryptozoology, the occult, and the paranormal, which I feel is the modern folklore of our time.”

“I have a pretty clear picture of this place in my mind, but every time I make up a new story for a painting or a series of paintings, I learn a little more about this place, and the sense of discovery powers my drive to continue returning to this world,” Rogers explains.

Rogers has previously exhibited his works in art galleries around the world. However, the artist recently decided to fully focus on showcasing his paintings on his official social media and make them available for purchase through his website. Check out more of them below.

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Check Out These Beautiful Botanical Illustrations By Lina Kusaite https://tettybetty.com/check-out-these-beautiful-botanical-illustrations-by-lina-kusaite/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:08:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37581 Lina Kusaite is Brussels, Belgium-based artist who makes beautiful botanical illustrations. Her works range from simple paper drawings to expansive wall murals. Kusaite is versatile in her approach to art, having worked on projects including textile art, space design, and various forms of concept art. However, in recent years, the main focus of her creative […]

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Lina Kusaite is Brussels, Belgium-based artist who makes beautiful botanical illustrations. Her works range from simple paper drawings to expansive wall murals.

Kusaite is versatile in her approach to art, having worked on projects including textile art, space design, and various forms of concept art. However, in recent years, the main focus of her creative energy has been nature and its ecosystem.

“This evolved into an interest in designing indoor and outdoor sustainable green environments, looking at the balance between local plant ecosystems and urban environments,” Kusaite explains on her website.

Kusaite’s botanical illustrations are full of intricate details and depict plants and flowers in various stages of their life cycle. This is a result of hours of research that Kusaite puts in before she starts working on an illustration in an effort to showcase the full beauty of her botanical subjects.

This adds a captivating variety to her work, which has been recognized by interior designers, book publishers, and ceramic manufacturers, among others, who use her works in their line of work. You’ll often find Kusaite’s illustrations in hotel lobbies, botanical books, and ceramic pieces like plates.

Continue scrolling to check out more of Lina Kusaite’s beautiful botanical illustrations below.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Art Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:50:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Simon Berger Creates Stunning Portraits By Cracking Glass https://tettybetty.com/simon-berger-creates-stunning-portraits-by-cracking-glass/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:23:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37812 To make a stunning portrait, Swiss artist Simon Berger only needs a hammer and a piece of glass. By making small cracks in the glass, Berger manages to create a human face with an astonishing level of detail. In his artist beginnings, Berger, who is a carpenter by training, experimented with spray can portraits and […]

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To make a stunning portrait, Swiss artist Simon Berger only needs a hammer and a piece of glass. By making small cracks in the glass, Berger manages to create a human face with an astonishing level of detail.

In his artist beginnings, Berger, who is a carpenter by training, experimented with spray can portraits and wood sculptures. But it wasn’t until he started brainstorming what to do with an old car windshield that he discovered the style of art that would go on to define his career.

After a successful first attempt at using glass as a canvas, Berger continued honing his skills and soon perfected the technique of incising images on a glass surface with a hammer. This process of creation through distraction has captivated art enthusiasts from all over the world and made Berger a well-known name in the art world.

While Berger is known to depict various subjects in his works, including cars and animals, human faces remain his biggest source of inspiration.

“Human faces have always fascinated me,” Berger shares on his website. “On safety glass, they come into their own and magically attract the viewer. It is a process of discovery from abstract fogging to figurative perception.”

If you want to check out more of Berger’s stunning portraits, check out his social media or continue scrolling.

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Artist Uses AI to Recreate Diego Velázquez’s Lost Painting “Expulsion of the Moriscos” https://tettybetty.com/artist-uses-ai-to-recreate-diego-velazquezs-lost-painting-expulsion-of-the-moriscos/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:39:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37808 In 1734, a big fire in the Royal Alcázar castle in Madrid, Spain, destroyed 500 artworks from artists like Titian, El Greco, Raphael, Rubens, and Diego Velázquez. Now, one of those destroyed artworks was recreated thanks to artificial intelligence. During a recent solo exhibition at Albarrán Bourdais art gallery, artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo presented a […]

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In 1734, a big fire in the Royal Alcázar castle in Madrid, Spain, destroyed 500 artworks from artists like Titian, El Greco, Raphael, Rubens, and Diego Velázquez. Now, one of those destroyed artworks was recreated thanks to artificial intelligence.

During a recent solo exhibition at Albarrán Bourdais art gallery, artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo presented a recreation of Diego Velázquez’s Expulsion of the Moriscos, one of the paintings that was destroyed in the Royal Alcázar fire. The painting, which depicted expulsions of Maors from Spain in 1609, was recreated through a laborious process that included the use of AI text-to-image software Midjourney.

According to Spanish media outlet El Pais, Castillo first gathered detailed descriptions of the painting from historical records and a copy of a simple sketch of the painting that is currently being held in Madrid’s Prado Museum. He and AI enthusiast Paula García then used the collected data, as well as other paintings on the same subject, to make various recreations of Velázquez’s lost artwork with Midjourney until they got the best result.

“It’s a time-consuming job that requires patience. You move forward, go back, check internet images, then move forward again,” García told El Pais.

Castillo and García say that 80% of their recreation of Velázquez’s “Expulsion of the Moriscos” could be attributed to the artist, with the remaining 20% being AI.

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These Intriguing Embroidery Artworks Are Inspired By Old-School Cartoons https://tettybetty.com/these-intriguing-embroidery-artworks-are-inspired-by-old-school-cartoons/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:57:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37790 If you grew up on Looney Tunes and similar cartoons, then the works of Chicago artist Peter Frederiksen will be right up your alley. Frederiksen is responsible for creating a series of intriguing embroidery artworks that are inspired by old-school cartoons. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peter Frederiksen (@pefrederiksen) Frederiksen takes […]

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If you grew up on Looney Tunes and similar cartoons, then the works of Chicago artist Peter Frederiksen will be right up your alley. Frederiksen is responsible for creating a series of intriguing embroidery artworks that are inspired by old-school cartoons.

Frederiksen takes an unusual approach by zooming in on particular scenes and showing them out of context. This usually involves moments of high tension or ones that foreshadow future climactic happening. By doing so, the artist creates a visually appealing piece that often contains hints of dark humor.

According to Frederiksen, the high-tension moments and escalations that take place in cartoons take a back seat and are shrouded in playfulness. His goal is to make them more pronounced with his embroidery art, which he creates using a free-motion embroidery technique.

“Using familiar imagery, I like to examine fear, panic, toxic masculinity, anxiety, anticipation, and humor, all through the lens of the shared visual language of Looney Tunes cartoons,” Frederiksen explained in a recent interview with BOOOOOOOM!.

Frederiksen presented his intriguing embroidery works through solo exhibitions at The Flat in Milan, Italy, Galleri Urbane in Dallas, Texas, and the UNION Gallery in London, UK, among others. He also shares his work on social media.

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The Simplicity of Jin Kitamura’s Crayon Drawings Makes Them Strangely Captivating https://tettybetty.com/the-simplicity-of-jin-kitamuras-crayon-drawings-makes-them-strangely-captivating/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:21:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37779 A lot of people judge an artwork based on its complexity, the grand ideas behind it, or how realistic it looks. However, art doesn’t have to be complicated or polished to be interesting, and the works of Japanese illustrator Jin Kitamura are a perfect example of that. Kitamura creates simplistic crayon drawings that focus on […]

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A lot of people judge an artwork based on its complexity, the grand ideas behind it, or how realistic it looks. However, art doesn’t have to be complicated or polished to be interesting, and the works of Japanese illustrator Jin Kitamura are a perfect example of that.

Kitamura creates simplistic crayon drawings that focus on everyday sights and the most basic things. His subjects, which range from animals and flowers to clothes and furniture, are shown in a minimalistic fashion. They feature just a few colors and simple shapes and see the subject dominate the entire canvas.

This simplicity and almost childlike feel to Kitamura’s drawings is what makes them strangely captivating.

“I find inspiration in everyday life, the simplicity of ordinary yet beautiful things that surround us,” Kitamura shares.

Kitamura, who has an art degree from Tokai University, has worked as a freelance illustrator since 2006. He has a significant following on social media, which includes over 70K followers on Instagram, while his works have been used in picture books, served as book and album covers, and graced the package of various products. 

You can check out more of Kitamura’s simplistic crayon drawings by visiting his Instagram page or by scrolling below.

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Check Out This Master Surrealist Painter https://tettybetty.com/check-out-this-master-surrealist-painter/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:42:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37634 When it comes to painting, there are a handful of different avenues one can go down. One can choose to make impressionist paintings, or perhaps another may lean into the stylings of romanticism. There are so many options out there, and one of them is surrealism. Austin Howlett, an artist with nearly 85,000 followers on […]

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When it comes to painting, there are a handful of different avenues one can go down. One can choose to make impressionist paintings, or perhaps another may lean into the stylings of romanticism. There are so many options out there, and one of them is surrealism. Austin Howlett, an artist with nearly 85,000 followers on his Instagram page, is a surrealist painter who knows his way around a canvas—and people are certainly taking notice.

The more you scroll through his page, the more it becomes clear why he’s so popular. First off, his technique is simply impeccable. You don’t have to be an art expert to see that this man is incredibly skilled, and this serves as the foundation for all of his success.

However, his popularity is also about a lot more than just his technical proficiency. Howlett, as we already mentioned, has a unique style. His surrealist paintings often tell stories of giants walking amongst lofty mountains, or else laying down amongst them as well. He also tends to paint portraits of women who how somehow fused with the trees around them.

If these descriptions seem confusing, that’s because the paintings are the kinds of things you have to experience firsthand. So check out Howlett’s page and see how amazing they are for yourself!

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Spencer Hansen’s Art is Inhabited By Mysterious Creatures https://tettybetty.com/spencer-hansens-art-is-inhabited-by-mysterious-creatures/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:06:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37751 Bali, Indonesia-based interdisciplinary artist Spencer Hansen creates sculptures of mysterious creatures that are unlike anything you have seen so far. But despite their mysteriousness and unexpected looks, they project an aura of friendliness, making you want to get to know them better. Sometimes, these creatures have an “alien” feel to them, looking like they have […]

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Bali, Indonesia-based interdisciplinary artist Spencer Hansen creates sculptures of mysterious creatures that are unlike anything you have seen so far. But despite their mysteriousness and unexpected looks, they project an aura of friendliness, making you want to get to know them better.

Sometimes, these creatures have an “alien” feel to them, looking like they have traveled from another corner of the universe to visit Earth. Other times, they seem like ancient spirits who have woken up and are now roaming nature.

Hansen grew up in rural Idaho before moving to Bali, where he set up his workshop. There, he works with local artists to refine his techniques and explore new approaches to various mediums, ranging from woodcarving to metalworking.

In a recent chat with NASH AND BANKS, Hansen said that the inspiration for his art comes out of “curiosity, beginner’s mind, my childhood in rural Idaho, traveling and constantly learning and adapting”.

“But I wonder if inspiration is coming from me or through me? I mostly don’t feel a sense of ownership over what is coming through, only an appreciation for when creativity does flow,” Hansen added.

The central aspect of Hansen’s art is his commitment to a handmade approach and use of natural materials like wood, metal, bones, and plant fibers. Most of the materials that shape his sculptures are recycled or salvaged. 

Check out more of Hansen’s creations below.

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Salman Khoshroo Unveils Intriguing Series of Busts Made Out of Polymer https://tettybetty.com/salman-khoshroo-unveils-intriguing-series-of-busts-made-out-of-polymer/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:56:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37732 Iranian artist Salman Khoshroo is known for his unusual projects that allow him to explore various techniques and capabilities of different materials. Recently, Khoshroo presented a series of works that saw him create intriguing busts using polymer. Khoshroo’s busts show features of the human face in an abstract way. They are formed with thick slabs […]

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Iranian artist Salman Khoshroo is known for his unusual projects that allow him to explore various techniques and capabilities of different materials. Recently, Khoshroo presented a series of works that saw him create intriguing busts using polymer.

Khoshroo’s busts show features of the human face in an abstract way. They are formed with thick slabs of polymer, which looks like they were recklessly put together and abandoned before the work was complete.

Some of the busts are made with a single color of polymer, while others feature multiple colors joined together in seemingly random ways. However, there is nothing random about Khoshroo’s works, as each color and shape are meant to project different emotions and personalities.

“I search for materials with interesting behaviors that embody a certain kind of empathetic physical feel. This material is very gestural on its own: The pieces dance and wrestle with this sticky substance to shape it into its final human forms,” Khoshroo told Colossal in a recent interview. 

Khoshroo describes himself as a self-taught artist. He started painting and making sculptures in 2009 and has since become a recognizable name in the art world. He works and lives between London, UK, and Tehran, Iran, while his works have been exhibited all over the world in recent years.

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Doll Designer Creates Whimsical Characters You’ll Love https://tettybetty.com/doll-designer-creates-whimsical-characters-youll-love/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:34:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37289 Doll designer Lidiya Marinchuk lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, and she’s perfected the art of making tiny, expressive characters that come in bright colors and googly eyes. From animals to clouds and inanimate objects, her dolls are as versatile as they are adorable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marlitoys (@marlitoys) Marinchuk shows […]

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Doll designer Lidiya Marinchuk lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, and she’s perfected the art of making tiny, expressive characters that come in bright colors and googly eyes. From animals to clouds and inanimate objects, her dolls are as versatile as they are adorable.

Marinchuk shows her work on Instagram under the brand Marlitoys, and over 60,000 people follow her work there. She sells her dolls on Etsy, and besides her original designs, you can request a custom order or message her for collaborations.

Among her whimsical creations are many trendy and seasonal characters, such as the ones inspired by Christmas, popular shows like Squid Game, and much more. But our favorites are all the lovely animals she makes with a lot of love. They look like they could be cartoon characters and as such are an amazing gift for any kid (or adult who’s still a kid inside).

Her message on her Etsy profile reads like this: “Hello to all! My name is Lidiya. I live and create my MarLi toys in Ukraine since 2012. I want to make the world more colorful, to give people [a] good mood and a bit of magic. My creations are for people from 0 to 100 years.”

Check out some of her recent pieces below.

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Self-Taught Artist Creates Paintings Full of Fantasy and Supernatural https://tettybetty.com/self-taught-artist-creates-paintings-full-of-fantasy-and-supernatural/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:55:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37652 The paintings of Mark Rogers have the ability to spark the imagination while drawing you into their complex and unusual world. This self-taught artist from Portland, Oregon, creates artworks full of fantasy elements and supernatural, with each piece containing unique narratives. Rogers’ paintings are all set in the world he calls The Southwestern Bellows. It […]

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The paintings of Mark Rogers have the ability to spark the imagination while drawing you into their complex and unusual world. This self-taught artist from Portland, Oregon, creates artworks full of fantasy elements and supernatural, with each piece containing unique narratives.

Rogers’ paintings are all set in the world he calls The Southwestern Bellows. It is a world full of quirky characters, monsters, magic, and even aliens.

The artist describes this world as similar to a fantasy set in Medieval Europe with elements of folklore with a distinction that it takes place in Early America “with magical elements inspired by UFOlogy, cryptozoology, the occult, and the paranormal, which I feel is the modern folklore of our time.”

“I have a pretty clear picture of this place in my mind, but every time I make up a new story for a painting or a series of paintings, I learn a little more about this place, and the sense of discovery powers my drive to continue returning to this world,” Rogers explains.

Rogers has previously exhibited his works in art galleries around the world. However, the artist recently decided to fully focus on showcasing his paintings on his official social media and make them available for purchase through his website. Check out more of them below.

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Check Out These Beautiful Botanical Illustrations By Lina Kusaite https://tettybetty.com/check-out-these-beautiful-botanical-illustrations-by-lina-kusaite/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:08:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37581 Lina Kusaite is Brussels, Belgium-based artist who makes beautiful botanical illustrations. Her works range from simple paper drawings to expansive wall murals. Kusaite is versatile in her approach to art, having worked on projects including textile art, space design, and various forms of concept art. However, in recent years, the main focus of her creative […]

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Lina Kusaite is Brussels, Belgium-based artist who makes beautiful botanical illustrations. Her works range from simple paper drawings to expansive wall murals.

Kusaite is versatile in her approach to art, having worked on projects including textile art, space design, and various forms of concept art. However, in recent years, the main focus of her creative energy has been nature and its ecosystem.

“This evolved into an interest in designing indoor and outdoor sustainable green environments, looking at the balance between local plant ecosystems and urban environments,” Kusaite explains on her website.

Kusaite’s botanical illustrations are full of intricate details and depict plants and flowers in various stages of their life cycle. This is a result of hours of research that Kusaite puts in before she starts working on an illustration in an effort to showcase the full beauty of her botanical subjects.

This adds a captivating variety to her work, which has been recognized by interior designers, book publishers, and ceramic manufacturers, among others, who use her works in their line of work. You’ll often find Kusaite’s illustrations in hotel lobbies, botanical books, and ceramic pieces like plates.

Continue scrolling to check out more of Lina Kusaite’s beautiful botanical illustrations below.

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