Model World - 1950s

Beautifully detailed Model Maker Michael Paul Smith, created Elgin Park a small world set in the 1950s.  As well as his work he is proud of 3 things.  1 He does not use Photoshop.  2 He does not use a fancy camera or lenses, he uses a point and shoot 6mp camera.  He shares his techniques with everyone and that might be one of the reasons why he has such a large following. More amazing photographs and video in the article.  Once in the article you can enlarge the image by pressing it (not the first one).

The City Surreal Photographs

Lori Nix is different from most Photographers as she doesn't go out to find her subject but creates / constructs them to scale in her studio.  An all rounder Nix has to construct paint and photograph her miniature worlds. She does it all without the use of photoshopping software.  This part of her work has a distinctive Post Apocalyptic feel about it.
The Library.

Portraits that Capture the Essence of the Model

London based Artist Michael Sydney Moore, has a talent for being able to see the spark that makes our eyes, faces and expressions unique and particular to every one of us.  He then skilfully manages to transport them on the canvas while, at the same time, adding his own interpretation, without spoiling the likeness and the essence of his models.

Everyday Life in a Model

American Artist Alan Wolfson sculpts these incredible realistic models of small portions of the world we live in and frequent every day.  His models are built 1inch = 1foot scale, not everything he constructs has a counterpart in the real world, but when does replicate, he takes a lot of reference pictures to capture the essence of the place he is going to reproduce, down to the posters and lighting (Placement and access to lighting is very important for maintenance).  He never goes out to buy a finished detail, he constructs everything himself using plastic, wood, cardboard, paper and various types of metal.  On average it takes Wolfson between 3 to 9 months to construct one of his models, depending on the difficulty (like lighting) and the level of detail in the piece.  More information in the Article.  We have included 2 Animated Gifs for some of the models, and some of the images can be enlarged just look out for the prompt below them.

Animal Hairstyles on Model's Heads

Do you want wear a representation of your favourite animal on your head?

Drawings that save the Expression and Personality of the Model

An artist that makes his pencil / graphite drawings look like photographs.

Building Profiles

20 year old Italian student and Photographer, Francesco Paleari shows how important buildings are to  people's every day life, by merging the two in one very stylised image.  All the images of the buildings are taken in Milan.  Paleari sees his camera as a companion in his trips, where he is always looking for something to add to an ordinary subject.

Face and Body Painting on Human Canvases

British Artist Kate Monroe has a passion for art, that shows in her face and body paintings, the way she transforms her human canvases into something completely different.  We thought that instead of showing you a load of pictures, we would share with you some of Monroe's instructional videos, of how these creatures and paint effects are created.  Monroe is bases in the UK and works on events and private functions based in Staffordshire.

Paintings on a Human Canvas with Body Painting

Temporary art that uses the human body as a canvas.

Matchsticks Sculptures

With a background in carer counselling at a community college in Marshalltown, Patrick Acton aka (The Matchmaker) has recently retired and taken on Sculpting / Model-making full time.  He has constructed some amazing models that include Minas Tirith (from Lord of the Rings), The International Space Station, Notre Dame Cathedral (famous Cathedral in Paris France), to name a few.  All the stats and information are in the article but just think, it took 420,000 matchsticks to create the city above.  You can go and see is amazing work at the Matchstick Marvels Tourist Centre in Iowa.  Once in the article you can enlarge the image by pressing it (not the first one).

Rubik Cube Art

Art made using Rubik's cubes.  Largest Rubik's Cube Mosaic consisting of 85,794 Cubes built in Macau, China. This Mural won the 2013 Guinness World Record.  Have a look at the video, it is impressive. Via cubeworks.

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Photo Realistic Sculptures mixed with Optical Illusions

Evan Penny is an amazing sculptor that concentrates not only on making his works as realistic as possible, but has a real particular and spellbinding way of studying the way we view each other.  To see this, you must watch the video it is really fascinating, the way he uses 3D sculptures to symbolise the way we perceive people. More of his sculptures below the video.  Even though he does not keep a meticulous track of time, Penny estimates that, the small sculptures take him about 200 to 300 hours to complete and it is no wonder when you see the finish result.  The first 3 sculptures come with a photograph of the model.

Subtle Pencil Portrait Drawings

Pencil portraits of original drawings and art inspired by famous artists.

Graphite Pencil Drawing Portraits

An artist that chooses great subjects to draw portraits of.

Tiny Home with the 1970s Volkswagen Beetles, Bug Campers

Cars that only increase their likeability, with this incredible upgrade.  Larger images in the post.

Architecture with the Flying Pod

A fantastic construction that floats in the air, above water.

Large Format Oil Paintings and Charcoal Drawings

If you use the artist as reference, you will see what I mean by the title.

Architecture with the Tiny House Village

This particular project is aimed at homeless veterans.

Drip Painting Portraits

Drip painting portraits. This is not only the title of the post, but also the technique of the style.

Model Box 3D

Printing is now beginning to go 3D but it isn't still for the masses, it is quite expensive to have products made and more expensive to buy the actual printer. Model Box 3D provides a way of producing  simulated 3D image from a series of 2D transparent sheets.  This system can be of use to a variety of people, from art students to sculptors for low budget prototyping.  Laura Krause and Eric Sagotsky are currently trying to raise the money they will need for production, from Kickstarter.  When it raised you will be able buy the kit which includes the Acrylic Box, 28 inkjet or laser printable transparencies and the software to turn your designs into a series of flat layers to print.  Some images will come with the kit and you will have access to a repository online for more.  We have loaded 3 videos that explain the origin and practical uses of this 3D display case.