Kenichi Hoshine creates mixed media pieces out of oil, acrylic, and wax on wood. Still, silent, haunting, and all beautiful.

http://kenichihoshine.com

Mihai Criste is a painter from Romania known for his Surrealist works. He graduated from the Visual Arts Academy in Romania in 2001 and since then has been participating in group exhibitions along with illustrating children’s books, such as the The Wizard of Oz. The graceful composition of his paintings, along with his creative concepts and titles, give his pieces a special touch and him a great degree of distinction .

SleepWalking Well

Until Death Do Us Apart

Self-Portrait

In Search of the Lost Time

Neverending Chronicles

Temporal Rest

Intelligence of Wood

Pseudo – Gustativus

SoulMate

http://mihai82000.deviantart.com
http://mihaicriste.blogspot.com

Will Kurtz is a pretty cool artist, I’m surprised I haven’t seen him up here yet. Well here he is.

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An Elvis impersonator must find balance between his celebrity persona, and the reality of his broken family. The Last Elvis (El Último Elvis) is a 2012 feature by Armando Bo. Synopsis can be read as follows (via Sundance 2012):

“In the unique world of the Buenos Aires celebrity-impersonator scene, “Elvis” Gutiérrez is a star. By day, though, he must contend with a dead-end factory job and an ex-wife who worries about how his obsessive behavior affects their young daughter, Lisa Marie. Feeling more connected to his persona as the King than to his own family, Gutiérrez retreats from reality until a tragic accident interrupts his plans and forces him to grapple with his real-world responsibilities.

Armando Bo’s stylish, yet tender, feature debut illuminates the glamour and grace that a stage can bring to any performer with the soul of an artist. The Last Elvis, buttressed by a stunning central performance by real-life Elvis tribute artist John McInerny, imbues its protagonist with depth and dignity, creating a realistic portrait of a broken man who seeks shelter in his dreams. As our Elvis takes flight within the King’s music, so too does the film around him.”

View the trailer down below!

Release Date: April 2012.

The Last Elvis (El Último Elvis)

Frank Magnotta creates detailed works of graphite on paper mixing all sorts of cultural icons and influences into his pieces…not to mention, Magnotta creates some wicked characters with some intense faces!

http://fmagnotta.com

Jules Julien is a French illustrator who is currently working in France, Japan, and the U.S. He has studied art in Toulouse and worked as an artistic director for ten years. Aside from his personal works, his clients include Keds, Sony Playstation, and magazines such as Philosophie Magazine and Soon Magazine. His works have soft, feminine undertones, and are subtle yet eye-catching.

CD Cover for Les Inrockuptibles’ 2011 Compiliation

Part of a 12 piece jet ink print series, Aimer/Marie.

Nuit blanche Mayenne Posters

RÉBUS- Mural in East Village, NYC by Overall Murals

http://julesjulien.com/

www.nicolayeoman.com

Music video for Klaus & Kinski‘s El Rey del Mambo y la Reina de Saba. A tapestry of mediums generated by Thorstencoo Productions.

Check it out down at the bottom of the page:

El Rey del Mambo y la Reina de Saba

Ryan Browning is an artist originally hailing from Texas, USA, but currently is based out of Maryland, USA.

http://ryanbrowning.com

http://www.dianaalhadid.com