Micro-Minature Sculptures

Willard Wigan is an artist from Birmingham and is known for his micro-miniature sculptures. Micro-miniatures are extremely tiny sculptures made from things like a single hair or even just dust. Yup, you read right - dust. Willard uses a tiny surgical blade to carve sculptures out of rice and sugar, and paints using an eyelash as a brush. The artist must actually work between heartbeats to avoid hand tremors. You probably won't see this art hanging on any wall though because, it is usually visible only through a microscope.

This amazing artist has learning difficulties and cannot read or write. He said that as a child he used his art to express himself. As a child he used to make houses for ants because he felt they needed somewhere to live. What a way to get started in art.

'The Thinker' on a pinhead

'The Statue of Liberty' in the eye of a needle





Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston

AndersonNation told me about these miniatures

Driftwood Horses

Apollo

Now, here is some interesting art and quite unique, also. Yes, the horses you see in the photos are all made from driftwood. They are created by an English gal named Heather Jansch. She seems to be mostly recognized for her horses but, she does other animals, as well. She doesn't restrict herself to driftwood for she creates lovely pieces in bronze, also. Amazingly, I believe most of her work is life sized.

Nightmare I
I like this name!

I have heard of only one other artist, Deborah Butterfield, who produces driftwood horses. It is absolutely astonishing that anyone should create such art. These two women seem to have this medium conquered.

Bagvertising

Here are some truly clever shopping bags.

I guess we can find advertising anywhere we look today.



These handles form necklaces.


This one's for "reaching out to children with autism".



Plan on doing some heavy shopping?



Be careful when shopping with this one!



Remember -
these bags must be worn properly.



This one's for a nail biting deterrent product.



Another for nail biters.



One for jumping rope


True, these aren't designer bags
but, I thought I'd show some bags
which must be made to embarrass you!


Or to -
REALLY embarrass you!



Back to designer bags here's
my personal favorite -
What happens when you lift these handles?



And after fighting the shopping crowds -
there's even one for a pain reliever product!

A Unique Vision

I am hesitant to even describe the work of Angela M. Ferreira but she is an amazing artist with a unique vision. Her site is a must-see if you have an interest in the art of photography or in exploring the human psyche. Angela was born in Portugal and has traveled throughout Europe and beyond, in her quest for subjects and material. Her photographs are astonishing, to say the least. With her work she has created several self-assigned (I assume) projects which are nutrients for the mind and the soul. They appear to be crafted by a master but directed by an angel.

In one such project, 'Studies about mirror', her subjects were to draw or paint self-portraits with a mirror as their visionary tool. All of these subjects were mentally handicapped. Angela masterfully merges her vision of them creating visions of themselves, with their versions of themselves. The result stirs the heart and exercises the mind.

The presentation of her work is, also, distinctive and worthy of praise. She creatively uses flash presentations to engage the viewer in an stunning visual treat. Now, instead of me tripping along any further, in my inadequate descriptions of Angela's world, why don't you check out her site for yourself. If you're tired of the mundane, don't miss any corners of this impressive body of work.

Amazing Paper Art

It is truly amazing what some people can do with a single sheet of paper !

Ah, the crawling man has to be one of my favorites.

I personally would love to own some good paper art except for the durability issue.

It seems to me that longevity would be a problem.

pics sent to me by my daughter

Dust Art

This guy is amazing. He creates art in the dust which deposits on the window of his vehicles.

When the dust gets thick on the back window of his Mini Cooper, Scott Wade uses it as a canvas to create temporary works of art. Among his creations was a copy of C.M. Coolidge’s ‘A Friend in Need,’ better known as dogs playing poker.


Wade used his finger and other implements to etch this homage to Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ and Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa.’

Wade lives off the unpaved Roadrunner Road north of San Marcos, which dusts the back windows of his car and gives him the canvases to create his own works of art.

A gimme-capped John Kelso was the subject of one window portrait.

Besides his finger, Wade uses traditional art tools, such as paintbrushes, and unconventional ones, like a chewed Popsicle stick, to make his drawings.

Wade takes pride in his creations, but he knows that with one good shower, his work will just wash away.