“Most of my work is drawn by hand the old-school way, and painted patiently with watercolors and gouache,” she further relayed in an interview with Society6’s blog. “First layers are quite relaxed, but at the end I somehow find the patience to make all the tiny details and make my characters come to life. I do all the repeat patterns digitally in Photoshop or Illustrator.”

“I love creating animal characters,” she adds. “In my body of work, they are mostly coming from a woodland environment—that is because I draw things that are close to me and I can see in person if I am lucky,” she notes.

Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, her artwork is featured on products like enamel pins, notebooks, coloring books, notepads, and greeting cards, with her clients including brands like Papyrus, Little Blue Nest, Craft Consortium, Lilipinso, and Lake Coloring. Besides commercial work, Stajner enjoys self-initiating projects where she collaborates with other artists, experiments, and challenge herself further.

“The world around me inspires me very much,” says Stajner. “While I work, I love to stylize them, make them more simple and less realistic. But then I want to add so many details that they appear alive again. Like they actually exist somewhere in the world. Oh, what a happy place that would be.”

A happy place it is.

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Christophe Guinet, the French artist behind Monsieur plant, has created a stunning new outdoor installation called Tree Hug in Annecy, France to raise awareness for the ways humans are impacting the environment. 

The piece, which quite literally connects humans with nature, was designed in collaboration with the residents of the Annecy. Monsieur plant invited locals to have their arms cast and then allowed plant vegetation to grow around the casts. Once the vegetation had fully grown, the hands were wrapped around trees in the forests of Annecy. 

On his website, the artist describes the environmental inspiration for the project. “Currently, the ecological awareness is a big debate, the human must change his habits by respecting his environment more. Trees are an invaluable asset that contributes in many ways to balancing the ecosystem in which we live. The work represents the surrealist evolution of the human being into a tree, absorbed by the “nature” which has taken back its rights. Nature and man merge and become one.” 

Monsieur plant has a history of working with all parts of the plant world, including building one of a kind sculptures out of grass and bark. 

Check out a video on the creation of Tree Hug and more pictures of the green-thumbed work below. 

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In order to create his artwork, the Moscow based artist uses a canvas of transparent cellophane wrapped around two trees. He then spray paints directly onto the cellophane. 

Ches discovered the process, which he calls CelloGraffiti, by researching different canvases. “I like to experiment and try different techniques, materials, and surfaces,” Ches told A Plus.

Ches leaves the background of the clear canvas empty, giving his pieces the illusion that they’re simply existing amongst nature. 

“The contrast seems very interesting to me when street art moves to a natural environment,” he explains in a short film about his art. “Millions of artworks are covering buildings, bridges, fences.” 

Ches’ favorite subjects to paint in the forest are life-size recreations of wildlife, including grasshoppers, bunny rabbits and ducks. He’s even taken a step back in time and painted a fierce Tyrannosaurus.

If you want to see his work, you have to be quick, Ches photographs the final product and takes the cellophane down after about a day, honoring the natural environment. 

You can check out his work on his website http://evgenyches.com/ or on his Instagram below. 

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Weronika’s art has a dark, but at the same time peaceful ambiance, as the animals she draws are represented with serene eyes that capture your sight. Through her artwork, she wants to send a message that we should stop for a minute and think about the nature that surrounds us.

Weronika supports the vegan lifestyle and her illustrations are mostly featured on vegan and sustainable brands of clothing from all over the world including RAW Wear, Blood Tight Apparel, Compassion Co., Vegan Veins, and more. She is also a co-founder of the vegan clothing brand Menima.

Check out more of her incredible work below.

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Yaoyao found inspiration in her dog Parker and decided to illustrate moments they share together, from walks through the forest to enjoying a great book, hoping to show the special bond between humans and dogs. This quickly turned into a real creative hobby for the LA-based artist, as her heartwarming illustration quickly became popular on social media among animal lovers.

“Parker is my son, and I love him so, so much” – she told My Modern Met in a recent interview. “I think anyone who loves their dog as much as I do, understands how strong the bond is. Parker and I are really on the same wavelength. He likes to jump on me when I’m happy and consoles me when I’m upset. He really is my emotional support.”

Check out some of Yaoyao’s adorable drawings below.

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This Shiba Inu named Hunter is a 4-year-old, over-the-top intelligent dog who can paint and even do puzzles.

According to Hunter’s owners, Kenny Au and his wife Denise Lo, the dog was aching for a new hobby. The family had a blank space on their wall that they wanted to decorate, so they came up with the idea to let the dog create some kind of art.

“When he first learned it, he wanted to do it all the time,” Au shared. “But we make sure we switch things up often so he doesn’t overdo himself or get bored. With painting, we’ve incorporated it into his daily routine and he seems to love having a job. It makes him more calm throughout the day.”

Check out the dog’s masterpieces below.

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“Most of my work is drawn by hand the old-school way, and painted patiently with watercolors and gouache,” she further relayed in an interview with Society6’s blog. “First layers are quite relaxed, but at the end I somehow find the patience to make all the tiny details and make my characters come to life. I do all the repeat patterns digitally in Photoshop or Illustrator.”

“I love creating animal characters,” she adds. “In my body of work, they are mostly coming from a woodland environment—that is because I draw things that are close to me and I can see in person if I am lucky,” she notes.

Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, her artwork is featured on products like enamel pins, notebooks, coloring books, notepads, and greeting cards, with her clients including brands like Papyrus, Little Blue Nest, Craft Consortium, Lilipinso, and Lake Coloring. Besides commercial work, Stajner enjoys self-initiating projects where she collaborates with other artists, experiments, and challenge herself further.

“The world around me inspires me very much,” says Stajner. “While I work, I love to stylize them, make them more simple and less realistic. But then I want to add so many details that they appear alive again. Like they actually exist somewhere in the world. Oh, what a happy place that would be.”

A happy place it is.

The post The Whimsical Woodland Critters of Nina Stajner appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Christophe Guinet, the French artist behind Monsieur plant, has created a stunning new outdoor installation called Tree Hug in Annecy, France to raise awareness for the ways humans are impacting the environment. 

The piece, which quite literally connects humans with nature, was designed in collaboration with the residents of the Annecy. Monsieur plant invited locals to have their arms cast and then allowed plant vegetation to grow around the casts. Once the vegetation had fully grown, the hands were wrapped around trees in the forests of Annecy. 

On his website, the artist describes the environmental inspiration for the project. “Currently, the ecological awareness is a big debate, the human must change his habits by respecting his environment more. Trees are an invaluable asset that contributes in many ways to balancing the ecosystem in which we live. The work represents the surrealist evolution of the human being into a tree, absorbed by the “nature” which has taken back its rights. Nature and man merge and become one.” 

Monsieur plant has a history of working with all parts of the plant world, including building one of a kind sculptures out of grass and bark. 

Check out a video on the creation of Tree Hug and more pictures of the green-thumbed work below. 

The post French Artist Creates Incredible Plant-Based Installations appeared first on PlayJunkie.

In order to create his artwork, the Moscow based artist uses a canvas of transparent cellophane wrapped around two trees. He then spray paints directly onto the cellophane. 

Ches discovered the process, which he calls CelloGraffiti, by researching different canvases. “I like to experiment and try different techniques, materials, and surfaces,” Ches told A Plus.

Ches leaves the background of the clear canvas empty, giving his pieces the illusion that they’re simply existing amongst nature. 

“The contrast seems very interesting to me when street art moves to a natural environment,” he explains in a short film about his art. “Millions of artworks are covering buildings, bridges, fences.” 

Ches’ favorite subjects to paint in the forest are life-size recreations of wildlife, including grasshoppers, bunny rabbits and ducks. He’s even taken a step back in time and painted a fierce Tyrannosaurus.

If you want to see his work, you have to be quick, Ches photographs the final product and takes the cellophane down after about a day, honoring the natural environment. 

You can check out his work on his website http://evgenyches.com/ or on his Instagram below. 

The post Graffiti Artist Spray-Paints Incredible Animals in the Forest appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Weronika’s art has a dark, but at the same time peaceful ambiance, as the animals she draws are represented with serene eyes that capture your sight. Through her artwork, she wants to send a message that we should stop for a minute and think about the nature that surrounds us.

Weronika supports the vegan lifestyle and her illustrations are mostly featured on vegan and sustainable brands of clothing from all over the world including RAW Wear, Blood Tight Apparel, Compassion Co., Vegan Veins, and more. She is also a co-founder of the vegan clothing brand Menima.

Check out more of her incredible work below.

The post Artist Uses Work to Send Messages About Sustainability and Being Eco-Friendly appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Yaoyao found inspiration in her dog Parker and decided to illustrate moments they share together, from walks through the forest to enjoying a great book, hoping to show the special bond between humans and dogs. This quickly turned into a real creative hobby for the LA-based artist, as her heartwarming illustration quickly became popular on social media among animal lovers.

“Parker is my son, and I love him so, so much” – she told My Modern Met in a recent interview. “I think anyone who loves their dog as much as I do, understands how strong the bond is. Parker and I are really on the same wavelength. He likes to jump on me when I’m happy and consoles me when I’m upset. He really is my emotional support.”

Check out some of Yaoyao’s adorable drawings below.

The post Heartwarming Illustrations Showing Special Bond Between Humans and Dogs appeared first on PlayJunkie.

This Shiba Inu named Hunter is a 4-year-old, over-the-top intelligent dog who can paint and even do puzzles.

According to Hunter’s owners, Kenny Au and his wife Denise Lo, the dog was aching for a new hobby. The family had a blank space on their wall that they wanted to decorate, so they came up with the idea to let the dog create some kind of art.

“When he first learned it, he wanted to do it all the time,” Au shared. “But we make sure we switch things up often so he doesn’t overdo himself or get bored. With painting, we’ve incorporated it into his daily routine and he seems to love having a job. It makes him more calm throughout the day.”

Check out the dog’s masterpieces below.

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