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Disney Characters as College Students

Emerald Catron — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:34:10 +0000

Inspired by the movie 'Monsters University,' DeviantArt user Hyung86 decided to portray classic Disney characters as though they were modern day college students. We think these are pretty great. If you'd like to check out more, this is the page where you can find modern depictions of Aladdin, Pocahontas, Ariel and more.

The Best J.J. Abrams Fan Art

Eddie Wright — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:48:14 +0000

From Friday, April 26, 2013 until Saturday, May 18th, the very awesome Gallery 1988 (West) is hosting The Official Bad Robot Art Experience, a gallery of artwork inspired by wunderkind producer/director/god of all things geek J.J. Abrams. So to celebrate, we thought it would be fun to round up some of the most interesting and exciting pieces of Abrams-inspired art [...]

20 Awesome Pop Culture Valentines For Your Sweetheart

Sarah Shahzad — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:06:46 +0000

This year, for Valentine’s Day, express your feelings with these hilarious pop culture Valentines. Everyone loves it when they’re threatened, cajoled or otherwise intimidated into submitting to another person’s affections. The following are some of the fun valentines we found, inspired by the likes of ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Adventure Time,’ among others. [...]

On Sale at Goodwill: One Rare Salvador Dali Drawing

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:12:10 +0000

Every now and then, a lost work of art from one of history’s greatest artists turns up in a garage sale or secondhand store. Some lucky buyer pays just mere pennies for something that’s potentially worth thousands or more. This time, the store itself is the one profiting off a famous painting. A Goodwill store [...]

Pumpkins Are Turning Into Zombies [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:52:23 +0000

I thought it was nerve wracking to think about a Zombie Apocalypse, but now we have to worry about pumpkins turning into zombies as well. OK so maybe not. Hopefully, this amazing pumpkin artwork will blow you away. Sometimes I sincerely wish we had something this cool in Amarillo. I would spend money to see [...]

Music Video Made Entirely Out of Construction Paper

Lori Crofford — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:51:13 +0000

Every now and then you run into a video that is just simply amazing. That is what happened to me today. I ran across this video that is made using stop motion and construction paper. In fact, they used over 12,000 sheets of construction paper. The song is Josh Ritter's Love Is Making Its Way Back Home. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Want to Own a Masterpiece? Now's Your Chance to Buy 'The Scream'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:09 +0000

If you’ve got $80 million burning a hole in your pocket and want to own an artistic masterpiece, break out your checkbook. The last version of Edvard Munch’s well-known painting ‘The Scream’ to be in private hands is going on the auction block. Sotheby’s auction house will do the honors and expects the iconic work [...]

Go Deep Sea Painting With Creative Ukrainian Artists [VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:30:57 +0000

Looking for an activity to go along with SCUBA diving next time you go on an exotic vacation? How about painting underwater? A group of Ukrainian painters, who also happen to be certified scuba divers, has developed a method of underwater painting that is both challenging and rewarding. Diving into the Black Sea, the artists [...]

The Forgotten Man-A Painting Worth A Thousand Words

Lori Crofford — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:15:00 +0000

No matter your views on politics, this painting is worth a thousand or a million words. It is a pretty amazing painting.