Sweet Geometry – Lauren Ko’s Mesmerizing Pies
Seattle-based Lauren Ko is a self-taught baker who rose to fame thanks to the mathematical precision of her pie designs, most of which are inspired by complex geometric patterns. A former executive assistant in higher education, Lauren Ko got into baking completely by accident. She saw a picture of a really beautiful pie while surfing […]
The Photo-Realistic Ballpoint Pen Drawings of Andrey Poletaev
Andrey Poletaev is a master of the ballpoint pen, wielding the common writing tool to create stunning works of art that sometimes rival photographs in terms of realism. Ukrainian-born artist Andrey Poletaev is considered one of the world’s premier ballpoint pen artist, and looking at his exquisite works of art, it’s easy to see why. […]
Japanese Mom Creates the Most Adorable Anime-Themed Bento Boxes
A Japanese mother-of-two has been getting a lot of attention on social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest for her incredibly detailed and colorful anime-themed bento boxes. If you’re even a little familiar with Japanese culture, you probably know about “kawaii”, the people’s affinity for all things cute, and the attention to detail present in […]
The Incredible Ballpoint Pen Drawings of Samuel Silva
We originally featured the amazing ballpoint pen drawings of Portuguese artist Samuel Silva back in 2021, but he has been buys over the last eight years, and I though we’d take a look at what he’s been up to. Looking at some of Silva’s incredibly realistic artworks, it’s clear why many consider him the no. […]
Ambidextrous Artist Creates Detailed Drawings by Using Both Hands at the Same Time
Drawing something even close to resemblig art is hard enough to do with one hand, but doing it with both hands, at the same time, sounds downright impossible. That only makes this amateur artist’s skills that much more impressive. Colin Darke, a lawyer and amateur artist from Detroit, has been getting a lot of attention […]
Amazingly Talented Artist “Paints” with Layers of Denim
It’s hard saying goodbye to your favorite pair of jeans, even when they’re way beyond wearable, but English artist Ian Berry has found a way to avoid throwing away denim, by using it to create beautiful works of art. Netherton-born artist Ian Berry, aka Denimu, has made quite a name for himself after his unique art took […]
The Unbelievably Realistic Feline Drawings of Yuki Kudo
When it comes to hyper-realistic drawing, cats and other felines must be among the most difficult things to pull odd due to their fur. Getting every strand just right requires a steady hand and mountains of patience, and that’s what makes Yuki Kudo’s artworks so damn special. Over the past decade, we’ve posted some pretty […]
Sloppy-Looking Toothpaste Paintings on Bathroom Mirror Turn Into Masterpieces When the Lights Go Out
The first time people see Xiong Qingzhen’s toothpaste paintings, they’re not very impressed. Frankly, they look sloppy,, but then he flips the light switch in his bathroom and everyone’s jaws hit the floor… Based in central China’s Hubei province, Xiong Qingzhen got the inspiration for his now famous toothpaste painting technique from his days taking […]
The Mind-Boggling Optical Illusions of Stefan Pabst
When it comes to ultra-realistic, hand-drawn or painted anamorphic illusions, you’d be hard pressed to find someone better than German artist Stefan Pabst. Just take a look at some of his work and you’ll be rubbing your eyes in amazement. Born in Russia, Stefan Pabst has been living in Germany since he was 15-year-old. In […]
The Magical Art of Ink and Water Painting
When it comes to painting techniques that are satisfying to watch, you’ll be hard pressed to find something better than ink and water painting, the art of dropping a bit of of ink onto water-traced patterns and watching it spread. French artist David Bayo, whose impressive pointilism portraits we featured last year, has been a […]
Street Artist Creates Mind-Blowing Graffiti Optical Illusions
Portuguese street artist Vile has a gift that some would consider similar to a superpower – he can make concrete walls look transparent to the naked eye, using only cans of graffiti paint. Rodrigo Miguel Sepulveda Nunes, aka Vile, started doing graffiti when he was 14 years old. In college he studied Cartoon and Animation […]
Artist Smashes Glass Panes with Chisel and Hammer to Create Stunning Artworks
Seen from up close, the creations of Swiss artist Simon Berger look more like vandalism, but take a few steps back and you’ll notice the cracks in the smashed glass panes form clear and complex portraits and images. Berger admits that as an artist, he had the desire to be taken seriously, to attract attention, […]
Artist Spends 200 Hours Making Stunning Portrait of Bill Murray Out of Rolled Vinyl Tape
Danny Schleibe, the creator of a unique art form called “tapigami”, spent a whopping 200 hours making an awe-inspiring portrait of actor Bill Murray exclusively out of hundreds of rolled pieces of vinyl tape glued to a wooden panel. Sacramento-based artist Danny Schleibe has spent the last 14 years of his life refining the contemporary […]
Professional Makeup Artist Uses Her Lips as a Canvas for Tiny, Detailed Artworks
We’ve featured some impressive body art on Oddity Central, like Luca Luce’s face-painted optical illusions or the colorful chest artworks of Georgina Ryland, but nothing quite like the detailed lip art of Ryan Kelly. The talented makeup artist paints tiny yet intricate portraits of celebrities and popular characters on her lips. Looking at the kind of […]
Struggling Artist Turns Fry Cook Job into Successful Pancake Art Career
Today, Dan Drake, aka ‘Dancakes’, is known as one of the world’s most talented pancake artists, but few people know that he never planned, nor trained for this career. He was just a guy flipping fried foods at a diner to make ends meet, but his artistic talent catapulted him to international fame. Dan had […]