Hyperrealistic painting by Laura Sanders

Summertime oil paintings by American artist Laura Sanders look like photographs of people enjoying swimming in lakes and pools, drinking water. The talented artist’s favorite theme is water. Laura Sanders was born in Detroit, Michigan, where she still lives. She got her Bachelor degree in Fine Arts at Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. Laura Sanders has been participating in group, two-artist and solo art exhibitions since 2006 (Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA). Her first solo exhibition took place in 2009 in Elements, Hudson D. Walker Gallery, Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA, Hudson D. Walker Gallery, Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA.
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Drawing by Russian tattoo artist and illustrator Alex Sorsa

Russian artist Alexander Sorsa (Alex Sorsa, Sasha Sorsa) was born 5 May 1984 in Moscow region. He studied at Zheleznogorsk Art School (2001-2006), then graduated from Moscow State Pedagogical University, Faculty of graphic arts. Mixed media artist Alexander Sorsa is known for his drawings of beautiful girls. He also works in aerography, design, but most of all he is known as an excellent tattoo artist. Alexander Sorsa uses black ink pen painting his female portraits. His favorite color is black, even on his vkontakte page he states that there isn’t any color more beautiful than black.
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Robin Williams in pencil drawing by Emily Stepp

Robin Williams pencil drawings is a tribute to the great actor from different artists: Emily Stepp, Warren Louw, Ken Kimura, Henderson, Christina, Murphy Elliott, DarkCalamity, Plishman, Eemran, Gaetanosimonetti, Leah Amosow. To the Star of Robin Williams on Hollywood Walk of Fame fans began to bring flowers and farewell notes. Many celebrities paid tribute to Williams, including his friend, comedian Steve Martin, who tweeted: “I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul”. Mel Gibson has admitted that he was shocked by the news, and called Williams the one who was able to sympathize, a man with a big heart. Ellen DeGeneres wrote in her microblog: “I can not believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to many people. My heart is broken”. On the broken heart said Danny DeVito. Steven Spielberg wrote that “Robin was a discharge lightning of humor and his comic potential was brilliant, drew from the thunder of our laughter. He was a friend, and I can not believe he’s gone”.
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The Immaculate Heart of Mary by Leoncio Asuncion y Molo (1813 -1888) Filipino

Sacred Heart Art. Metaphor of the heart can be traced in the 11th century, and the cult of the Sacred Heart as the center of all spiritual in man developed in the XIII century. The heart has been synonymous to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in connection with which a wound on the body of Christ at the crucifixion was moved from the right to the left side of the body. And Mary’s heart was displayed as pierced by seven swords of sorrow. She devoted herself and her country to the veneration of his heart, and established a Sacred Heart feast day.
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British artist Sir Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Churchill is known to us in the first place, as a talented politician, statesman, writer, and British Prime Minister during World War II. His services to the country can not be overstated, and powerful mind policy, coupled with a special sense of humor makes him quite extraordinary. Many of the sayings of the famous Englishman immediately became aphorisms, such as “success – is the ability to move from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm”. According to the survey Broadcasting Corporation BBC, conducted in 2002, Winston Churchill was named the greatest Briton in history. Talents of this legendary personality is not limited to politics and literature: Winston Churchill was also an artist.
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Labrador puppy. Painting by British Wildlife artist Andrew Hutchinson

Wildlife artist Andrew Hutchinson
British naturalist has created these touching and wise images of our smaller brethren. Fine, detailed elaboration of pictures, natural and at the same time, the vivid colors. Also, interesting compositions, emphasizing the character of each animal pictured. Andrew is a truly talented and unique artist born in North Yorkshire, England in 1961.
After completing an apprenticeship in joinery, he got a Diploma course in graphics and illustration. While working as an archaeological illustrator 30-year-old Hutchinson met his wife and the couple for some time lived in the Highlands of Scotland. According to the artist, that was the place of unspoilt beauty of nature where he found inspiration for his art. Ten years later the family with their daughter returned to Hutchinson’s native Yorkshire.
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Animated illustrations by German artist Lisette Berndt

Animated illustrations by Lisette Berndt. Talented and creative artist Thoka Maer aka Lisette Berndt lives in Germany. She is a freelancing illustrator and animator, since 2008 has been studying visual communication at the University of Arts, Berlin, Germany. Her animated drawings are cute, cartoon-like, lovely, just something special, which I’ve never seen before. Some quotes about life are added to these wonderful animations.
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