Canadian artist Jessica Fortner works in both traditional and digital media, though even when working in traditional media, there are elements in her designs that appear to only be possible with the help of a computer arts program such as Photoshop. She pays such careful attention to form and detail that it seems almost unlikely […]
Two friends, Matt Stanley and Andrew Flounders, were surfing off Amble, Northumberland, when a young seal joined in for some surfing fun. The seal approached them by nudging their ankles before attempting to climb onto their surfboards. According to a spokesman for a nearby seal sanctuary, the seals often sit on surfboards provided for them by […]
A breakfast-eating dude is in for a surprise when he doesn’t feed his kittens when commanded. Puny human gets what’s coming to him.
When musician and artist Jarbas Agnelli saw a photograph of birds sitting on electric wires, he decided to make a song. The melody for the song was created by using the birds’ positions on the wires as music notes. The result was a beautiful, emotive melody that seemed to express the essence of the photograph. He […]
Tilda Swinton faces a nightmarish nemesis in her new film, which according to director Russell Bates is not showing in a cinema near you… Check out more animals on Mayhem and Muse.
Marcel Witte is a photorealistic painter from the Netherlands who paints surrealist and photorealistic images of animals. Some of his paintings are simply beautiful portraits, but others have a single human element added to the scene that personifies the animals and gives them character. Witte has this to say about his paintings; “In my artwork, […]
One lucky raccoon came across a magical, mystical sprinkler harp and got the opportunity to show off its skills as a musician.
This compilation video of clips from around the world shows compassionate people who have gone out of their way to rescue animals from life threatening situations. These daring human heroes rescue both domestic animals and wild animals even though in many cases, the rescue attempt itself is dangerous. These are the real life heroes who […]
Hailing from Colombia, South America, Julian de Narvaez is an artist with an antiquated illustration style. Resembling the woodcuts that were used to illustrate children’s books in days of yore, Julian’s art works capture the essence of both a world from the past and a world that exists only in fairy tales and the artist’s […]
Nanami Cowdroy is an Australian artist with both Japanese and European ancestors. Her mixed heritage has influenced her art style dramatically, and elements of both cultures are apparent in her choice of subject matter and her artistic style. Cowdroy’s illustrations are hand-drawn and painted in black ink on white card and finished with a bright […]