Foods in Colorful Gradients by Brittany Wright

Seattle-based photographer and food enthusiast Brittany Wright organized food according to color and shape and creates a beautiful gradient effect.

























Her artworks remind me of Emily Blincoe (here)

Check her website: http://wrightkitchen.com/ and instagram

The Arcimboldo Series by Klaus Enrique Gerdes

New York City photographer Klaus Enrique Gerdes, inspired by Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo, created a series of portraits made from vegetables, fruits and flowers.



”While I was photographing a human eye that was peeking out amongst hundreds of leaves, it occurred to me that I could actually utilize leaves to construct portraits or masks.”



"I researched what other artists had created along these lines and discovered that, as usual, someone somewhere had already done something similar. In this case it was the artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who made paintings with this concept in mind over 400 years ago."



"I decided to recreate Arcimboldo's work, and eventually to create my own images with his paintings as inspiration. Making each sculpture takes about three days, and is a bit of an emotional roller coaster."



"In the beginning, I start to see everything take shape, and it is very encouraging. However, once the work gets further along and start comparing it to the original painting, I'll notice some inconsistencies."



"Much has been said about how the subjects in Arcimboldo's paintings are proportionally correct; but every single one of those items is imaginary, and I think he stretched them beyond reality in some instances."



"For example, in one of the paintings the nose is a small, yet perfectly shaped pear. When we were unable to find a suitable match, I decided to substitute the pear for a small sweet potato."



"After I make these types of changes, little by little the sculpture starts coming together. Days later when it finally resembles Arcimboldo's original, it's incredibly rewarding."



"Although most recognize the images immediately as portraits, there are many people who do not."



"At first they only see the individual parts of the image: the fruits, flowers, and vegetables. But after looking at it for a while, they realize that it's a portrait of a person."



"To see that thought process being played out in real time is very satisfying to me because it mimics the thinking behind the art: that simple organic objects come together to create something more meaningful than the sum of the parts."





Check his website: http://www.klausenrique.com/

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Food Art by Dan Cretu

Romanian photographer and visual artist Dan Cretu converts food into incredible food art.



"I am a professional photographer specialized in eco art. I blend food sculpture with photography."



"All objects and things around us daily are possible subjects for me. The challenge is to transform a common object that we don’t notice anymore into something unusual, alive, and appealing."



"My photographs aren't digitally altered, and due to the nature of the organic materials I use, the subjects are made in less than four hours."



"Although it is something that requires attention to detail, I have to move fast and cut precisely. The raw material dehydrates rapidly and if I waste too much time I risk losing the beauty of shape and colours."









All images are © Copyright of Dan Cretu

Check his website: http://dancretu.tumblr.com/ and http://www.etsy.com/sg-en/shop/DanCretuArt

Beautiful DIY Christmas Tree

You might want to decorate your house for Christmas. Well, try these gorgeous DIY Christmas tree ideas :)

Cookies Christmas Tree

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Vegetable Christmas Tree

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Fruit Christmas Tree

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Pasta Christmas Tree

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Shell Christmas Tree

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Paper Christmas Tree

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String / Yarn Christmas Tree

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Button Christmas Tree

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Felt Christmas Tree

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Egg Carton Christmas Tree

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Gourd Art by Marilyn Sunderland

Columbia based artist Marilyn Sunderland created these wonderful gourd carving art pieces by etches incredibly detailed shapes into the shell and enhancing them with her painting.



“Art has always been a part of my life. I have painted portraits, landscapes, and various other subjects with oils, acrylics, and pen/ink mediums. I also do wood carving and glass engravings.”



"About four years ago, I purchased my ultra high-speed carving/engraving tool. I decided to try carving gourds. I love the relief effects the carving gives, and I use my painting techniques to enhance the carvings."



"I usually carve the gourd first, before painting it with oils, acrylics, wood stains or dyes. I love to carve leaves and flowers on my gourds."



"Many times, I cut out individual leaves or flowers from other gourds and then attach them to my gourd to enhance the relief design. I love the versatility of the gourd."



“The gourd has become my canvas for my creative expressions. I enjoy the excitement of each day with what my imagination can bring forth in each gourd. I strive to learn more, create more, and to enjoy each day to the fullest.”









Check her website: www.marilynsunderlandstudio.com