That’s right, these works by artist Chen Chun-hao were created using nails – by way of nail gun – instead of ink.  The effect is almost a ghostly image, something that at first appears to be ink, but upon closer inspection lacks the crisp, clear lines indicative of ink drawings. It’s a great concept, and I’m always intrigued by works of art where everyday items sort of take on the role of pixels in a digital...

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As someone who loves illustration, I’ve seen (and done) thousands of drawings, sketches, illustrations, etc.  I’ve seen some impressive detail work, but these ink drawings by artist Alex Konahin might just take the cake.  They’re unbelievable. It’s hard enough just to imagine designs this intricately detailed – let alone sitting down with a pen and actually bringing them to life.  It’s one of those things...

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Photographer Alberto Seveso took these awesome photos of different colored inks billowing underwater. The great thing about them is that you look at them and think, huh, with a little ink and a camera, I could do this. That’s how you know it actually takes a ridiculous amount of talent. I can’t help but think of them as Rorschach tests that Willy Wonka would give you if he were a...

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