Art Kaleidoscope

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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Mosaic House from broken crockery, shells, iridescent glass, porcelain by Robert Vasseur

Robert Vasseur House of broken Crockery. La Maison Cassee Vaisselle or House of broken Crockery is a very interesting tourist attraction located in the town of Louviers, France. Robert Vasseur (1908-2002) and his wife abandoned the traditional exterior walls, but instead painstakingly decorated the house with mosaics of broken crockery, shells, iridescent glass, porcelain. Robert Vasseur was born in 1908, he worked first at the milk factory, then at the textile factory. His passion for Mosaic ornaments began in 1952, when he first got the idea of making repairs in his kitchen. Then he decorated the old kitchen sink with mosaics from broken pieces of old crockery, gluing it with cement.
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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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Mini-replica of Taj Mahal of precious metals and diamonds made by Indian jeweler Syed Hanif

Mini-replica of Taj Mahal of precious metals and diamonds. Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and symbol of abounding love has become the source of inspiration for jeweler Syed Hanif to create $18.3 million, 3.5 ft high mini-replica of Taj Mahal, featuring 420kgs of precious metals and 8 diamonds. Built by a grieving emperor in memory of his wife, Taj Mahal is famously regarded as the ultimate declaration of love. A team of 35 skilled workmen in Bhopal, India, have already spent more than a year and a half recreating the splendor of the Agra landmark in miniature; from the iconic golden dome to the Arabic calligraphy inscribed on the doors.
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