Art / Design / Painting
Contemporary artists have an ability to think beyond the norm, hence they keep challenging themselves to re-interpret the functionality of some common objects. Recently, we came across the stunning work of Russian artist Marat Nabi, who recreates famous paintings using screws. He does his work with such fine detailing that you may mistake this Screw Art as painting.
Art / Design / Instruments / Painting
Giving contemporary touch to traditional instruments, Russian husband-wife duo recreates Siberian Drums with realistic animal paintings. Hailing from Krasnoyarsk in Russia, Irina and Vladislav sustain the ancestral essence of the instruments by designing them in a traditional way. However, the realistic paintings on these drums add modern aesthetic appeal to each piece.
Art / Artists / Design / Handicraft
Giving an edge to her art, Russian embroidery artist Krista Decor creates such beautiful designs that seem to be floating in mid-air. She hand-stitches her embroidery designs on tulle, a fine net-like fabric with shimmering, translucent quality. This lightweight netting is so fine that it almost makes the embroidery appear to be suspended in the air.
Art / Design / Handicraft
Are you an entomophobic and simply can’t stand the sight of any insect around you? No matter how scared you’re of bugs and creepy-crawlies, but you are likely to fall in love with the beaded insect jewellery by Russian artist Julia Frolova.
Art / Design
A true artist can breathe life into any material – be it canvas, wood or metal. Igor Verniy from Russia is one such artist that creates lively steampunk animal sculptures using recycled metal parts. A lot of work goes into the creation of every detail. Moreover, the moving parts make each structure come alive.
Art / Painting
Talented Russia-based artist Anna Zimorodok creates beautiful hand-painted agate necklaces and pendants, featuring miniature lacquer painting. She uses oil paint to create miniature fantasy paintings that include highly detailed images of animals, flowers, some great artists, and even mandalas representing the universe.
Art / Artists / Sketching
We often see our favorite celebrities in different looks, but have you ever imagined them as cartoon characters? Russian illustrator, Lera Kiryakova, brilliantly turns celebs into adorable hand-drawn cartoon characters. These appealing cartoons of celebrities are made of their original photographs.