Art
Japanese Artist Gives Life To Rocks By Painting Adorable and Realistic Animals
They seemingly beg to be cuddled. Aww.
Akie Nakata is unlike any other artists in the world. She uses stones and turns them into paintings that feature adorable animals. Interestingly, her works are something that you can hold in the palm of your hand. She is definitely a unique one.
Born in Japan, Akie carefully chooses the natural shapes of each stone she comes across. For her, the best stones are the ones that can perfectly capture their own destined characters. Her love for collecting stones started when she was still a child.
Her first encounter was when she was walking along a river bank.
There, she noticed a rock that somehow resembles a rabbit.
Since then, the self-taught artist has grown fond of drawing life to each stone she stumbles upon.
She was quoted saying:
Stones have their own intentions, and I consider my encounters with them as cues […] to go ahead and paint what I see on them.
Interestingly, the process of completing the work is quite detailed.
For instance, she makes sure that the positioning of the backbone is in the right place.
She also weighs if the character she is going to paint will “force something that disagrees with the natural shape of the stone.”
From there, she paints the characters using acrylic paint.
Explaining her work, she said:
To me, completing a piece of work is not about how much detail I draw, but whether I feel the life in the stone.
Check out some of Akie’s work in the compilation below. Let us know which ones are your favorites (though we can say you will love all of them!).
#1. Raccoon.
#2. Golden Retriever
#3. Koala
#4. Snow Owl
#5. Baby Owl
#6. Baby and Mommy Elephant
#7. Hippo
#8. Lone Wolf
#9. Laying Himalayan Cat
#10. Eagle Owl
#11. Green Iguana
#12. Young Lion
#13. Possum Family
#14. Wings of Affection
#15. Baby Red-Eared Slider
#16. Japanese Chin Dog
#17. Himalayan Cat
#18. Polar Bear
#19. Leopard
#20. Long Haired Tortoiseshell Cat
#21. Dendrobates
#22. Owl Friends
#23. Tuxedo Cat
#24. Chinese Pond Turtle
#25. Somali Cat
#26. Crocodile
27. My Teddy
#28. Ancient Wolves Love
Who would have thought that stones can be a great tool for art, no? Well, if you want to see more of Akie’s stone paintings, better head to her Facebook page.
Art
French Designer Uses Spines of Books to Create Art-Inspired Dresses
From book spines to illustrations, her designs are stealing the catwalk!
Remember the famous line, “dress to impress?” Well, this is very true in our everyday lives. We always make sure that we wear the nicest of dress or clothes. And although the reason could vary, the common denominator is that we want to “impress” someone. Apparently, a French designer is taking this idea to a whole new level.
Sylvie Facon sews dresses just like an ordinary designer does. But unlike any other, she settles with stuff that would steal any catwalk. And by stuff, we mean using book spines. Yes, that is right – she uses book spines to create dresses that you do not usually see on a regular basis. From spines of old texts to steampunk-inspired garment details, Sylvie is definitely not your ordinary designer.
Scroll down below to see her beautiful works. We assure you: Her dresses will blow you away....
Art
Stunning Images Show The Dramatic Change That Comes With High Tides and Low Tides
A fascinating contrast between two photos taken at the same vantage point but at different times.
Britain's foreshore can present scenic views, which, when taken during different times of the day, are equally mesmerizing, thanks to a sort of "magic trick" brought about by tides. English photographer Michael Marten happens to capture photos of the British coastline in identical views taken during high tide and low tide.
The images, also captured about six or eighteen hours apart, are placed side by side and what you'll see is how dramatic the change can be with tides. Check out Marten's project below and be captivated by the two states of nature.
Marten traveled the coastlines in Britain to take photos during high tide and low tide.
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Movie trailers and posters are designed for one significant reason: to hype you up. They are there to stir interest and make sure viewers get excited about what is about to come. Although they are not 100 percent guaranteed to work, they somehow give us audience a medium to look forward to. Interestingly, a Reddit user under the name of Your_Post_As_A_Movie thought about turning photos into eye-catching movie posters.
Believe it or not, his works are a form of art. And you will actually think they are related to an upcoming film or something. Elite Readers has compiled a list of this guy’s works, as we believe that talent like this should be celebrated. Scroll down below and check them out for yourself. Do not forget to let us know which ones are your favorites!
#1. You have been warned, kid.
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