portraits Archives - PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:25:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Daniel J. Yeomans Rediscovers Portrait Art https://playjunkie.com/daniel-j-yeomans-rediscovers-portrait-art/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:58:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=37911 Since the invention of the first camera, the art of portrait painting has seen a steady drop. But a new generation of painters is taking the world by storm with stunning realistic portraits in breathtaking detail, such as those by painter Daniel J. Yeomans. “Working from life enables spontaneous brushwork,” explained Yeomans in an interview […]

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]]> Since the invention of the first camera, the art of portrait painting has seen a steady drop. But a new generation of painters is taking the world by storm with stunning realistic portraits in breathtaking detail, such as those by painter Daniel J. Yeomans.

“Working from life enables spontaneous brushwork,” explained Yeomans in an interview with Jackson’s Art where he discussed his lifelong practice. “Each brushstroke, the color, the direction, the thickness of the paint is all a response to something happening in front of me,” he says. “If all this becomes still (in a photo) I lose all these variable qualities in my work that make it my own.”

According to Yeomans, his traditional training was achieved at the internationally renowned Charles H. Cecil studios in Florence. As well as specializing in portraiture, Yeomans also paints plein air works, some of which hang in collections throughout Europe, Asia, and the US.

As he tries new techniques, Yeomans expands his knowledge of this traditional form of art making. “Sometimes they fail and sometimes they work out, but I use the experience for future projects,” he stressed.

Scroll down to see some of his incredible work and get in touch with him if you’re interested in commissioning a one-of-a-kind piece to hang in your home.

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]]> The Beautiful Mosaic Portraits of Charis Tsevis https://playjunkie.com/the-beautiful-mosaic-portraits-of-charis-tsevis/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:58:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38780 Charis Tsevis is a Greek visual designer and artist who creates gorgeous mosaic portraits. His art is inspired by many people, from popular TV characters to famous people from around the world. The last series he created is called African Bricks and it was inspired by his visit to Africa and everything he saw there. […]

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]]> Charis Tsevis is a Greek visual designer and artist who creates gorgeous mosaic portraits. His art is inspired by many people, from popular TV characters to famous people from around the world. The last series he created is called African Bricks and it was inspired by his visit to Africa and everything he saw there.

“Africa was love at first sight,” the artist tells My Modern Met. “I have learned so much about its cultures, but most of all I have felt that there was something so important in this land.” He was particularly in awe of the houses made of bricks and many other materials that show creativity and celebrate life.

Two of the portraits from his series belong to award-winning writer Amanda Gorman, and Jamaican American reggae artist Keznamdi. Gorman’s portrait was named after Maya Angelou’s poem And Still I Rise and it’s a powerful and confident work. Wonderful vibrant colors make this series one of the most beautiful things Tsevis ever did.

Scroll down to see more of his art, and if you like it, follow him on Instagram for more. Visit the artist’s website if you want to learn more about him and his work.

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]]> Kit King’s Hyperrealistic Portraits Are Simply Incredible https://playjunkie.com/kit-kings-hyperrealistic-portraits-are-simply-incredible/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:54:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=35222 With both parents being artists, you could say painter Kit King was born into it. “Art is life,” states King in an interview with Jung Katz. “Art is my breath, my escape, my happy place. Art is my own safe haven in a hectic world. It’s where I go to hide from it all, and […]

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]]> With both parents being artists, you could say painter Kit King was born into it. “Art is life,” states King in an interview with Jung Katz. “Art is my breath, my escape, my happy place. Art is my own safe haven in a hectic world. It’s where I go to hide from it all, and is also where I go to enjoy it all.”

The Bahamian-Canadian contemporary artist is an undeniable master when it comes to realistic paintings, with her emotionally-charged hyperrealistic portraits looking more like photographs than paintings. But incredibly enough, her techniques were learned through trial and error, having received no formal training through art school.

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That time I spent forever painting a two second scribble over a fully rendered painting of my sister. ALSO I t’s my sister @koko_king_01 ‘s birthday today. As you can see she’s been one of my muses from my very first solo exhibit to my latest work and peppered in between. Not only a source of inspiration for my creative practice but also an inspiration in my life’s practice. She may be my little sister but she has taught me a great deal on how to navigate this life. She’s helped me ease up when I maaaay be being a little too anal. She’s shown me how to forgive. But I think most important is she’s shown me we are all capable of changing to be the humans we wish ourselves to be. I’ve never seen a human being make such tremendous strides to be a better human. No one so quick to admit their faults and let go of ego and be receptive to change. You continue to grow into an incredible human being, and each year I become even more proud that you’re such a mega part of my life. I’m privileged to share so much of this journey with you watching my six. I love you poops. Keep doing you. 🖤 (She’s also mega talented and she’s doing a giveaway where the winner is whoever is making the most meaningful/impactful change to better this world! She’s keeping tabs on hundreds of entries to see who is really trying to do their part for this planet. I mean how fkn amazing is that!)

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“I’m sure you can learn a ton from art school, but it depends on what you want to take from art, and where you want to go with it that should determine whether or not it’s for you,” says King. “For me, I couldn’t imagine being ‘taught’ art. It’s one of the only free things in this world and I’ve personally gained so much from having the artistic process be 100% my own journey, untainted from outside influence.”

Exhibited around the world in galleries and museums throughout Canada and the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, King’s art deserves the hype. With more than 340k followers on Instagram, she has also won several awards, with her work being found in both private and public collections worldwide including the MET’s publication collection.

“Whether I make it big, or die a nobody, I spent my life doing what I loved, and I didn’t need student debt to make that possible,” says King. Now there’s a message we can stand behind.

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]]> Artist Creates Remarkable Portraits and Asks Models to Pose Next to Them https://playjunkie.com/artist-creates-remarkable-portraits-and-asks-models-to-pose-next-to-them/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:57:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=34955 Damian Lechoszest is a super-talented artist from Poland who creates mesmerizing portraits you could easily confuse with photographs. When he is done painting, he likes to have the model stand next to the finished product just to show how realistic his paintings are. “I work with these models. I don’t paint from a reference found […]

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]]> Damian Lechoszest is a super-talented artist from Poland who creates mesmerizing portraits you could easily confuse with photographs. When he is done painting, he likes to have the model stand next to the finished product just to show how realistic his paintings are.

“I work with these models. I don’t paint from a reference found somewhere on the network. I spend days with them. For bigger paintings, I set up the whole scene in my studio so that they could always come to see the finished piece,” the artist told Bored Panda.

He began painting when he was only a little boy; his talent was discovered by his primary school teacher who helped him deepen his knowledge of practical skills in oil painting.

Lechoszest’s art incorporates traditions, rituals, classical clothing antique objects, and if you look closely, you will see elements of impressionism and abstraction, as well.

He shares images of his creations on his Instagram account where he has attracted more than 120,000 followers. Scroll down and check out his paintings below.

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– Today one of my models visited me in my studio. He is a great model. I am already thinking about next painting with him. As a thank you gift for posing I always give Prints for my models. . This Print is also available for purchase. Size with borders 28"x23" (71,1cm x 58,4cm) Total cost $60, free shipping worldwide. DM if you're interested. . . . . . #artwork #instaartist #creativeart #disegno #karakalem #çizim #art_empire #artdiscover #artistic_share #paintingart #artworks #artstudio #dibujo #artgallery #oilcanvas #oilpainters #originalpainting #fineartpainting #artcollector #damianlechoszest #artadvisor #contemporaryartcollector #oilpaintingoncanvas #paintings #polishartist #malarstwoolejne #oleo #artes #oilcolor #pintura

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]]> Harmonia Rosales Draws the Most Striking Portraits https://playjunkie.com/harmonia-rosales-draws-the-most-striking-portraits/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:12:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=34988 Harmonia Rosales is a Chicago-born artist who paints striking portraits that feature black women surrounded by animals and floral details. Rosales’ artwork is influenced by her Afro-Cuban background and is mostly focused on empowering black women in western culture. “I empower women of color through art that challenges ideological hegemony in contemporary society. The black […]

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]]> Harmonia Rosales is a Chicago-born artist who paints striking portraits that feature black women surrounded by animals and floral details. Rosales’ artwork is influenced by her Afro-Cuban background and is mostly focused on empowering black women in western culture.

“I empower women of color through art that challenges ideological hegemony in contemporary society. The black female bodies of my paintings are the memory of my ancestors expressed in a way to heal and promote self-love,” the artist said in an interview with Colossal. She also added that her portraits speak to “the part of me that has been the least represented in our society.”

Rosales already gained public attention for her reinterpretations of classic artworks, in which she replaced main subjects with her black heroines. Her 2017 painting “The Creation of God”, for example, went viral because it depicted God as a black woman.

Check out Rosales’ amazing artwork in the photos below.

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]]> Self-taught Artist Makes Portraits of Celebrities as Disney Characters https://playjunkie.com/self-taught-artist-makes-portraits-of-celebrities-as-disney-characters/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:08:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33468 We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will […]

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]]> We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will come true. As time goes by, these stories are transformed from animated movies to remakes with actual actors on screen, carefully chosen to portray our childhood heroes as authentically as possible.   

André Manguba is a visual artist currently located in Manila who found inspiration in pop culture and Disney’s movies. As a self-taught artist, he posts his works on his Instagram profile and has over 234 thousand followers who admire his work. He successfully transforms celebrities into Disney characters, and we must admit they look fantastic!   

André loves drawing portraits, but he also likes to challenge himself by going one step forward and thinking outside the box as he tries to add more elements to his drawings. His fans love his work that features Taylor Swift as Cinderella, Billie Eilish as Alice, and many more! 

Check out his amazing portraits!   

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]]> Russian Artist Draws Amazing Portraits in Just One Hour https://playjunkie.com/russian-artist-draws-amazing-portraits-in-just-one-hour/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:53:18 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=32696 Nikolay Yarakhtin is the talented street artist from Saint Petersburg in Russia and he creates the most realistic portraits of people he meets on the street. The most impressive thing though, is that Yarakhtin needs only one hour from the moment his subject sits in the chair, to finish his brilliant lifelike portrait. Yarakhtin says […]

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]]> Nikolay Yarakhtin is the talented street artist from Saint Petersburg in Russia and he creates the most realistic portraits of people he meets on the street. The most impressive thing though, is that Yarakhtin needs only one hour from the moment his subject sits in the chair, to finish his brilliant lifelike portrait.

Yarakhtin says that he discovered his talent when he was only six or seven years old and the artist has been perfecting his skills ever since. Today he has more than 28 years of experience in creating these stunning portraits.

“When you draw a live portrait, you can see the model better. Unlike drawing from a flat photograph, you can see an actual shape of the face,” the artist said. But are there any drawbacks of drawing live portraits?

“The most challenging in portraiture drawing is when a model moves a lot. It becomes difficult to capture the likeness.”

Take a look at these amazing portraits in the photos below.

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]]> From the Street to the Museum: These Portraits Are Based on Graffiti https://playjunkie.com/from-the-street-to-the-museum-these-portraits-are-based-on-graffiti/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 06:00:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=31741 Artist and designer Samuel Rodriguez started out as a graffiti artist. For a number of years, he was self-taught through the graffiti scene, until he later decided to expand his studies by pursuing a Bachelor in Fine Arts at California College of the Arts. Rodriguez has since blended what he absorbed from both experiences to […]

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]]> Artist and designer Samuel Rodriguez started out as a graffiti artist. For a number of years, he was self-taught through the graffiti scene, until he later decided to expand his studies by pursuing a Bachelor in Fine Arts at California College of the Arts. Rodriguez has since blended what he absorbed from both experiences to create his current style.

Based out of San José, California, his work has long outgrown its humble beginnings and is now shown in public art spaces, museums, companies, and galleries, as well as published in editorial publications.

“I feel lucky to have studied as an artist in the streets and later in a college,” he shared in an interview with Acclaim Magazine. “In doing so, I always felt like I had to keep my artistry of the streets and love of letters separate from what I was learning in school. I used to separate what I could create, so, for example, I would tell myself ‘this is for graffiti’, and ‘that is for the galleries’, today I don’t. Now I am combining my love of everything together, which you will begin to see unfold in the years to come.”

His work tends to center around two types of portraiture which he refers to as, “Topographical Portraiture” and “Type Faces.” While the Topographical Portraits are made by stylizing a portrait with topographical lines and shapes, in a similar manner to those found through images on geographic maps; his Type Faces incorporate typography and portraiture.

“I want to expand further on the concept of these type-based portraits,” he says. We sure hope his dream comes true!

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]]> Tanzanian Painter Creates Striking Portraits of Women https://playjunkie.com/tanzanian-painter-creates-striking-portraits-of-women/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:42:03 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=28431 Tanzanian-born artist Sungi Mlengeya’s passion for art sparked at a very young age, at their home in Serengeti where she and her sister would go through the craft pages of their mother’s Woman’s Value magazines looking for something interesting to make. Living inside a national park with electricity only available in the evenings, they would […]

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]]> Tanzanian-born artist Sungi Mlengeya’s passion for art sparked at a very young age, at their home in Serengeti where she and her sister would go through the craft pages of their mother’s Woman’s Value magazines looking for something interesting to make. Living inside a national park with electricity only available in the evenings, they would spend all day cutting paper and making crafts in their designated former storage room turned craft room.

But like many other renowned artists, Mlengeya didn’t pursue art at University, but rather graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance before taking on a banking career which she later quit in order to embark on a full-time career in art. 

“My portfolio mostly consists of dark faces in minimal shades of black and browns against perfectly white backgrounds,” says Mlengeya. “I chose to paint black people to celebrate black ethnicities, to express the beauty in blackness, to bring forth pride and cement an unmovable black spirit.”

Painting mainly with acrylic, she finds inspiration in photographs and shares both her personal and borrowed experiences through her artworks. A lot of her paintings focus on women. “I focus on women as representatives of their societies, since throughout history; the central role of women as life bearers, nurturers, caretakers and educators has ensured the stability of their communities,” she explains.

Through her subjects, Mlengeya narrates her ideas, beliefs, and experiences from what she observes. This results in a diverse range of topics and paintings which are simple, minimalist, with an interesting use of negative space. “The minimalist simple backgrounds create high contrast and put emphasis and attention on the subjects,” she says.

Check out some of her work in the gallery below.

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Pourqoui pas

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Sarah – The Simplicity of Innocence

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]]> Painter Creates Portraits That Show the Soul https://playjunkie.com/painter-creates-portraits-that-show-the-soul/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:00:41 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=18252 Darja, also known as lights_of_my_soul on Instagram, is an artist who works with various artistic techniques. She loves painting and drawing portraits, making little figurines from polymer clay and she is into embroidery, as well. In her work, she paints portraits of beautiful unusual souls. “I wanted to capture my inner life in paintings. That’s […]

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]]> Darja, also known as lights_of_my_soul on Instagram, is an artist who works with various artistic techniques. She loves painting and drawing portraits, making little figurines from polymer clay and she is into embroidery, as well. In her work, she paints portraits of beautiful unusual souls.

“I wanted to capture my inner life in paintings. That’s the result,” Darja shared with Bored Panda. “All people on paintings are real. They left a huge impression on me. Most of them I know in person and every one of them is extraordinary, unusual and so talented soul with their own story. Self-portraits represent different periods of life and emotions – love, fear, raising up, depression, etc.”

Scroll down and check out Darja’s Instagram account below where she usually shares her work.

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"The Heart of Life" . A few days ago I heard Pedro @pedrotavares7797 singing and playing one song – The Heart of Life by John Mayer. I never heard it before, but when I listened the song, I really liked it. So it was constantly on repeat for 2 days 😂 This song was inspiration for that painting. So, you can see how much I love that song. . So, here's the lyrics: . "I hate to see you cry Laying there in that position There's things you need to hear So turn off your tears and listen Pain throws your heart to the ground Love turns the whole thing around No, it won't all go the way, it should But I know the heart of life is good You know it's nothing new Bad news never had good timing But then the circle of your friends Will defend the silver lining Pain throws your heart to the ground Love turns the whole thing around No, it won't all go the way, it should But I know the heart of life is good". . Gouache on paper. 30x40cm. . . . . . . @johnmayer #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #watercolor #gouache #painting #paint #nude #nudeart #bnw #bnwmood #bnwart #art #artoninstagram #artwork #artisticnude #drawing #paintings #aquarelle #акварель #искусство #женщина #female #femaleart #selfportrait #portrait_ig #アート #woman #fetus #heartoflife

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Slikanje portreta po narudžbi. Za sva pitanja – DM. 🙂 . . I'm Cruz. Zé Cruz. 😄 @zemcruz_ One of the member of amazing Farra Fanfarra band. He has such a good soul. When I was talking to him I imagined him how he lives in Italy and has vineyard. And he sits in a shadow of grape leafes and drink his red wine. And there's a beautiful wife wich kneads dough. And little kids are runing and laughing. And it's a sunny day. And when guests are coming there's always table full of tasty food, and he makes jokes and good atmosphere. And his life is calm and happy. 😊😄 In Serbian we call people like him "he is a soul". Hope to see you again, Zé. 💕 . . Gouache on paper. 22x30cm. . This painting is based on the photo by Aleksandar Stojkovic. @photo_a.stojkovic The photo was taken at the FreeDom Art festival in Pancevo (Serbia). . . . #watercolorpainting #gouache #watercolorart #watercolor #aquarelle #portugal  #portrait_ig #portrait #music #musiclife #musician #paintin #drawing #paint #bnw #bnwmood #bnwart #blackandwhitefeed #blackandwhite #акварель #портрет  #maleportrait #beautifulpeople #portugal #farrafanfarra #windinstrument #アート #art #artwork #concert

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Soulful art. Another one of the Farra Fanfarra members.  His name is Filipe. @fliptuba The first thing that I noticed when I saw him while he was playing with his band in the city center was his inner calmness and stability that I like a lot. I really like his energy. And he is one of the prettiest men that I have ever seen. With beautiful eyes and hair. 🙂 I could write a lot of things about him, but the point is that I'm really happy that I met him. ❤❤❤ . Gouache on paper. 25x30cm. This painting is based on the photo by Aleksandar Stojkovic. @photo_a.stojkovic The photo was taken at the FreeDom Art festival in Pancevo (Serbia). . . . . . . #watercolorpainting #gouache #watercolorart #watercolor #aquarelle #portugal  #portrait_ig #portrait #music #musiclife #musician #paintin #drawing #paint #bnw #bnwmood #bnwart #blackandwhitefeed #blackandwhite #акварель #портрет  #maleportrait #beautifulpeople #portugal #farrafanfarra #windinstrument #アート #art #artwork #concert

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> portraits Archives - PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:25:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Daniel J. Yeomans Rediscovers Portrait Art https://playjunkie.com/daniel-j-yeomans-rediscovers-portrait-art/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:58:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=37911 Since the invention of the first camera, the art of portrait painting has seen a steady drop. But a new generation of painters is taking the world by storm with stunning realistic portraits in breathtaking detail, such as those by painter Daniel J. Yeomans. “Working from life enables spontaneous brushwork,” explained Yeomans in an interview […]

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]]> Since the invention of the first camera, the art of portrait painting has seen a steady drop. But a new generation of painters is taking the world by storm with stunning realistic portraits in breathtaking detail, such as those by painter Daniel J. Yeomans.

“Working from life enables spontaneous brushwork,” explained Yeomans in an interview with Jackson’s Art where he discussed his lifelong practice. “Each brushstroke, the color, the direction, the thickness of the paint is all a response to something happening in front of me,” he says. “If all this becomes still (in a photo) I lose all these variable qualities in my work that make it my own.”

According to Yeomans, his traditional training was achieved at the internationally renowned Charles H. Cecil studios in Florence. As well as specializing in portraiture, Yeomans also paints plein air works, some of which hang in collections throughout Europe, Asia, and the US.

As he tries new techniques, Yeomans expands his knowledge of this traditional form of art making. “Sometimes they fail and sometimes they work out, but I use the experience for future projects,” he stressed.

Scroll down to see some of his incredible work and get in touch with him if you’re interested in commissioning a one-of-a-kind piece to hang in your home.

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]]> The Beautiful Mosaic Portraits of Charis Tsevis https://playjunkie.com/the-beautiful-mosaic-portraits-of-charis-tsevis/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:58:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38780 Charis Tsevis is a Greek visual designer and artist who creates gorgeous mosaic portraits. His art is inspired by many people, from popular TV characters to famous people from around the world. The last series he created is called African Bricks and it was inspired by his visit to Africa and everything he saw there. […]

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]]> Charis Tsevis is a Greek visual designer and artist who creates gorgeous mosaic portraits. His art is inspired by many people, from popular TV characters to famous people from around the world. The last series he created is called African Bricks and it was inspired by his visit to Africa and everything he saw there.

“Africa was love at first sight,” the artist tells My Modern Met. “I have learned so much about its cultures, but most of all I have felt that there was something so important in this land.” He was particularly in awe of the houses made of bricks and many other materials that show creativity and celebrate life.

Two of the portraits from his series belong to award-winning writer Amanda Gorman, and Jamaican American reggae artist Keznamdi. Gorman’s portrait was named after Maya Angelou’s poem And Still I Rise and it’s a powerful and confident work. Wonderful vibrant colors make this series one of the most beautiful things Tsevis ever did.

Scroll down to see more of his art, and if you like it, follow him on Instagram for more. Visit the artist’s website if you want to learn more about him and his work.

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]]> Kit King’s Hyperrealistic Portraits Are Simply Incredible https://playjunkie.com/kit-kings-hyperrealistic-portraits-are-simply-incredible/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:54:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=35222 With both parents being artists, you could say painter Kit King was born into it. “Art is life,” states King in an interview with Jung Katz. “Art is my breath, my escape, my happy place. Art is my own safe haven in a hectic world. It’s where I go to hide from it all, and […]

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]]> With both parents being artists, you could say painter Kit King was born into it. “Art is life,” states King in an interview with Jung Katz. “Art is my breath, my escape, my happy place. Art is my own safe haven in a hectic world. It’s where I go to hide from it all, and is also where I go to enjoy it all.”

The Bahamian-Canadian contemporary artist is an undeniable master when it comes to realistic paintings, with her emotionally-charged hyperrealistic portraits looking more like photographs than paintings. But incredibly enough, her techniques were learned through trial and error, having received no formal training through art school.

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That time I spent forever painting a two second scribble over a fully rendered painting of my sister. ALSO I t’s my sister @koko_king_01 ‘s birthday today. As you can see she’s been one of my muses from my very first solo exhibit to my latest work and peppered in between. Not only a source of inspiration for my creative practice but also an inspiration in my life’s practice. She may be my little sister but she has taught me a great deal on how to navigate this life. She’s helped me ease up when I maaaay be being a little too anal. She’s shown me how to forgive. But I think most important is she’s shown me we are all capable of changing to be the humans we wish ourselves to be. I’ve never seen a human being make such tremendous strides to be a better human. No one so quick to admit their faults and let go of ego and be receptive to change. You continue to grow into an incredible human being, and each year I become even more proud that you’re such a mega part of my life. I’m privileged to share so much of this journey with you watching my six. I love you poops. Keep doing you. 🖤 (She’s also mega talented and she’s doing a giveaway where the winner is whoever is making the most meaningful/impactful change to better this world! She’s keeping tabs on hundreds of entries to see who is really trying to do their part for this planet. I mean how fkn amazing is that!)

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“I’m sure you can learn a ton from art school, but it depends on what you want to take from art, and where you want to go with it that should determine whether or not it’s for you,” says King. “For me, I couldn’t imagine being ‘taught’ art. It’s one of the only free things in this world and I’ve personally gained so much from having the artistic process be 100% my own journey, untainted from outside influence.”

Exhibited around the world in galleries and museums throughout Canada and the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, King’s art deserves the hype. With more than 340k followers on Instagram, she has also won several awards, with her work being found in both private and public collections worldwide including the MET’s publication collection.

“Whether I make it big, or die a nobody, I spent my life doing what I loved, and I didn’t need student debt to make that possible,” says King. Now there’s a message we can stand behind.

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]]> Artist Creates Remarkable Portraits and Asks Models to Pose Next to Them https://playjunkie.com/artist-creates-remarkable-portraits-and-asks-models-to-pose-next-to-them/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:57:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=34955 Damian Lechoszest is a super-talented artist from Poland who creates mesmerizing portraits you could easily confuse with photographs. When he is done painting, he likes to have the model stand next to the finished product just to show how realistic his paintings are. “I work with these models. I don’t paint from a reference found […]

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]]> Damian Lechoszest is a super-talented artist from Poland who creates mesmerizing portraits you could easily confuse with photographs. When he is done painting, he likes to have the model stand next to the finished product just to show how realistic his paintings are.

“I work with these models. I don’t paint from a reference found somewhere on the network. I spend days with them. For bigger paintings, I set up the whole scene in my studio so that they could always come to see the finished piece,” the artist told Bored Panda.

He began painting when he was only a little boy; his talent was discovered by his primary school teacher who helped him deepen his knowledge of practical skills in oil painting.

Lechoszest’s art incorporates traditions, rituals, classical clothing antique objects, and if you look closely, you will see elements of impressionism and abstraction, as well.

He shares images of his creations on his Instagram account where he has attracted more than 120,000 followers. Scroll down and check out his paintings below.

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– Today one of my models visited me in my studio. He is a great model. I am already thinking about next painting with him. As a thank you gift for posing I always give Prints for my models. . This Print is also available for purchase. Size with borders 28"x23" (71,1cm x 58,4cm) Total cost $60, free shipping worldwide. DM if you're interested. . . . . . #artwork #instaartist #creativeart #disegno #karakalem #çizim #art_empire #artdiscover #artistic_share #paintingart #artworks #artstudio #dibujo #artgallery #oilcanvas #oilpainters #originalpainting #fineartpainting #artcollector #damianlechoszest #artadvisor #contemporaryartcollector #oilpaintingoncanvas #paintings #polishartist #malarstwoolejne #oleo #artes #oilcolor #pintura

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]]> Harmonia Rosales Draws the Most Striking Portraits https://playjunkie.com/harmonia-rosales-draws-the-most-striking-portraits/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:12:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=34988 Harmonia Rosales is a Chicago-born artist who paints striking portraits that feature black women surrounded by animals and floral details. Rosales’ artwork is influenced by her Afro-Cuban background and is mostly focused on empowering black women in western culture. “I empower women of color through art that challenges ideological hegemony in contemporary society. The black […]

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]]> Harmonia Rosales is a Chicago-born artist who paints striking portraits that feature black women surrounded by animals and floral details. Rosales’ artwork is influenced by her Afro-Cuban background and is mostly focused on empowering black women in western culture.

“I empower women of color through art that challenges ideological hegemony in contemporary society. The black female bodies of my paintings are the memory of my ancestors expressed in a way to heal and promote self-love,” the artist said in an interview with Colossal. She also added that her portraits speak to “the part of me that has been the least represented in our society.”

Rosales already gained public attention for her reinterpretations of classic artworks, in which she replaced main subjects with her black heroines. Her 2017 painting “The Creation of God”, for example, went viral because it depicted God as a black woman.

Check out Rosales’ amazing artwork in the photos below.

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]]> Self-taught Artist Makes Portraits of Celebrities as Disney Characters https://playjunkie.com/self-taught-artist-makes-portraits-of-celebrities-as-disney-characters/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:08:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33468 We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will […]

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]]> We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will come true. As time goes by, these stories are transformed from animated movies to remakes with actual actors on screen, carefully chosen to portray our childhood heroes as authentically as possible.   

André Manguba is a visual artist currently located in Manila who found inspiration in pop culture and Disney’s movies. As a self-taught artist, he posts his works on his Instagram profile and has over 234 thousand followers who admire his work. He successfully transforms celebrities into Disney characters, and we must admit they look fantastic!   

André loves drawing portraits, but he also likes to challenge himself by going one step forward and thinking outside the box as he tries to add more elements to his drawings. His fans love his work that features Taylor Swift as Cinderella, Billie Eilish as Alice, and many more! 

Check out his amazing portraits!   

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]]> Russian Artist Draws Amazing Portraits in Just One Hour https://playjunkie.com/russian-artist-draws-amazing-portraits-in-just-one-hour/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:53:18 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=32696 Nikolay Yarakhtin is the talented street artist from Saint Petersburg in Russia and he creates the most realistic portraits of people he meets on the street. The most impressive thing though, is that Yarakhtin needs only one hour from the moment his subject sits in the chair, to finish his brilliant lifelike portrait. Yarakhtin says […]

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]]> Nikolay Yarakhtin is the talented street artist from Saint Petersburg in Russia and he creates the most realistic portraits of people he meets on the street. The most impressive thing though, is that Yarakhtin needs only one hour from the moment his subject sits in the chair, to finish his brilliant lifelike portrait.

Yarakhtin says that he discovered his talent when he was only six or seven years old and the artist has been perfecting his skills ever since. Today he has more than 28 years of experience in creating these stunning portraits.

“When you draw a live portrait, you can see the model better. Unlike drawing from a flat photograph, you can see an actual shape of the face,” the artist said. But are there any drawbacks of drawing live portraits?

“The most challenging in portraiture drawing is when a model moves a lot. It becomes difficult to capture the likeness.”

Take a look at these amazing portraits in the photos below.

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]]> From the Street to the Museum: These Portraits Are Based on Graffiti https://playjunkie.com/from-the-street-to-the-museum-these-portraits-are-based-on-graffiti/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 06:00:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=31741 Artist and designer Samuel Rodriguez started out as a graffiti artist. For a number of years, he was self-taught through the graffiti scene, until he later decided to expand his studies by pursuing a Bachelor in Fine Arts at California College of the Arts. Rodriguez has since blended what he absorbed from both experiences to […]

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]]> Artist and designer Samuel Rodriguez started out as a graffiti artist. For a number of years, he was self-taught through the graffiti scene, until he later decided to expand his studies by pursuing a Bachelor in Fine Arts at California College of the Arts. Rodriguez has since blended what he absorbed from both experiences to create his current style.

Based out of San José, California, his work has long outgrown its humble beginnings and is now shown in public art spaces, museums, companies, and galleries, as well as published in editorial publications.

“I feel lucky to have studied as an artist in the streets and later in a college,” he shared in an interview with Acclaim Magazine. “In doing so, I always felt like I had to keep my artistry of the streets and love of letters separate from what I was learning in school. I used to separate what I could create, so, for example, I would tell myself ‘this is for graffiti’, and ‘that is for the galleries’, today I don’t. Now I am combining my love of everything together, which you will begin to see unfold in the years to come.”

His work tends to center around two types of portraiture which he refers to as, “Topographical Portraiture” and “Type Faces.” While the Topographical Portraits are made by stylizing a portrait with topographical lines and shapes, in a similar manner to those found through images on geographic maps; his Type Faces incorporate typography and portraiture.

“I want to expand further on the concept of these type-based portraits,” he says. We sure hope his dream comes true!

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]]> Tanzanian Painter Creates Striking Portraits of Women https://playjunkie.com/tanzanian-painter-creates-striking-portraits-of-women/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:42:03 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=28431 Tanzanian-born artist Sungi Mlengeya’s passion for art sparked at a very young age, at their home in Serengeti where she and her sister would go through the craft pages of their mother’s Woman’s Value magazines looking for something interesting to make. Living inside a national park with electricity only available in the evenings, they would […]

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]]> Tanzanian-born artist Sungi Mlengeya’s passion for art sparked at a very young age, at their home in Serengeti where she and her sister would go through the craft pages of their mother’s Woman’s Value magazines looking for something interesting to make. Living inside a national park with electricity only available in the evenings, they would spend all day cutting paper and making crafts in their designated former storage room turned craft room.

But like many other renowned artists, Mlengeya didn’t pursue art at University, but rather graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance before taking on a banking career which she later quit in order to embark on a full-time career in art. 

“My portfolio mostly consists of dark faces in minimal shades of black and browns against perfectly white backgrounds,” says Mlengeya. “I chose to paint black people to celebrate black ethnicities, to express the beauty in blackness, to bring forth pride and cement an unmovable black spirit.”

Painting mainly with acrylic, she finds inspiration in photographs and shares both her personal and borrowed experiences through her artworks. A lot of her paintings focus on women. “I focus on women as representatives of their societies, since throughout history; the central role of women as life bearers, nurturers, caretakers and educators has ensured the stability of their communities,” she explains.

Through her subjects, Mlengeya narrates her ideas, beliefs, and experiences from what she observes. This results in a diverse range of topics and paintings which are simple, minimalist, with an interesting use of negative space. “The minimalist simple backgrounds create high contrast and put emphasis and attention on the subjects,” she says.

Check out some of her work in the gallery below.

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Pourqoui pas

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Sarah – The Simplicity of Innocence

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]]> Painter Creates Portraits That Show the Soul https://playjunkie.com/painter-creates-portraits-that-show-the-soul/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:00:41 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=18252 Darja, also known as lights_of_my_soul on Instagram, is an artist who works with various artistic techniques. She loves painting and drawing portraits, making little figurines from polymer clay and she is into embroidery, as well. In her work, she paints portraits of beautiful unusual souls. “I wanted to capture my inner life in paintings. That’s […]

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]]> Darja, also known as lights_of_my_soul on Instagram, is an artist who works with various artistic techniques. She loves painting and drawing portraits, making little figurines from polymer clay and she is into embroidery, as well. In her work, she paints portraits of beautiful unusual souls.

“I wanted to capture my inner life in paintings. That’s the result,” Darja shared with Bored Panda. “All people on paintings are real. They left a huge impression on me. Most of them I know in person and every one of them is extraordinary, unusual and so talented soul with their own story. Self-portraits represent different periods of life and emotions – love, fear, raising up, depression, etc.”

Scroll down and check out Darja’s Instagram account below where she usually shares her work.

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"The Heart of Life" . A few days ago I heard Pedro @pedrotavares7797 singing and playing one song – The Heart of Life by John Mayer. I never heard it before, but when I listened the song, I really liked it. So it was constantly on repeat for 2 days 😂 This song was inspiration for that painting. So, you can see how much I love that song. . So, here's the lyrics: . "I hate to see you cry Laying there in that position There's things you need to hear So turn off your tears and listen Pain throws your heart to the ground Love turns the whole thing around No, it won't all go the way, it should But I know the heart of life is good You know it's nothing new Bad news never had good timing But then the circle of your friends Will defend the silver lining Pain throws your heart to the ground Love turns the whole thing around No, it won't all go the way, it should But I know the heart of life is good". . Gouache on paper. 30x40cm. . . . . . . @johnmayer #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #watercolor #gouache #painting #paint #nude #nudeart #bnw #bnwmood #bnwart #art #artoninstagram #artwork #artisticnude #drawing #paintings #aquarelle #акварель #искусство #женщина #female #femaleart #selfportrait #portrait_ig #アート #woman #fetus #heartoflife

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Slikanje portreta po narudžbi. Za sva pitanja – DM. 🙂 . . I'm Cruz. Zé Cruz. 😄 @zemcruz_ One of the member of amazing Farra Fanfarra band. He has such a good soul. When I was talking to him I imagined him how he lives in Italy and has vineyard. And he sits in a shadow of grape leafes and drink his red wine. And there's a beautiful wife wich kneads dough. And little kids are runing and laughing. And it's a sunny day. And when guests are coming there's always table full of tasty food, and he makes jokes and good atmosphere. And his life is calm and happy. 😊😄 In Serbian we call people like him "he is a soul". Hope to see you again, Zé. 💕 . . Gouache on paper. 22x30cm. . This painting is based on the photo by Aleksandar Stojkovic. @photo_a.stojkovic The photo was taken at the FreeDom Art festival in Pancevo (Serbia). . . . #watercolorpainting #gouache #watercolorart #watercolor #aquarelle #portugal  #portrait_ig #portrait #music #musiclife #musician #paintin #drawing #paint #bnw #bnwmood #bnwart #blackandwhitefeed #blackandwhite #акварель #портрет  #maleportrait #beautifulpeople #portugal #farrafanfarra #windinstrument #アート #art #artwork #concert

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Soulful art. Another one of the Farra Fanfarra members.  His name is Filipe. @fliptuba The first thing that I noticed when I saw him while he was playing with his band in the city center was his inner calmness and stability that I like a lot. I really like his energy. And he is one of the prettiest men that I have ever seen. With beautiful eyes and hair. 🙂 I could write a lot of things about him, but the point is that I'm really happy that I met him. ❤❤❤ . Gouache on paper. 25x30cm. This painting is based on the photo by Aleksandar Stojkovic. @photo_a.stojkovic The photo was taken at the FreeDom Art festival in Pancevo (Serbia). . . . . . . #watercolorpainting #gouache #watercolorart #watercolor #aquarelle #portugal  #portrait_ig #portrait #music #musiclife #musician #paintin #drawing #paint #bnw #bnwmood #bnwart #blackandwhitefeed #blackandwhite #акварель #портрет  #maleportrait #beautifulpeople #portugal #farrafanfarra #windinstrument #アート #art #artwork #concert

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