Art Kaleidoscope

2008 ‘Yellow Orchids’ faceted black overlay compound sculpture paperweight. Mayauel Ward Glass Fantasy

Mayauel Ward Glass Fantasy
The work of the artist, first of all, reflects his love of the ocean and nature with their coral reef and floral designs. Mayauel has created the beautiful gallery of glass art works, which are now in great demand. In particular, in the United States and abroad, including Hong Kong, England, Germany and France.
Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, California, Mayauel Ward studied in a college to become a physical therapist. However, after one class in glassblowing he was hooked. After college, Mayauel went to work for Correia Art Glass, followed by Abelman Art Glass. In 1988 Mayauel started his own glass business making lampwork paperweights vases, light sculptures and perfume bottles in his home studio.
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Beautiful floral fantasy. Painting on glass Ulla Darni

Painting on glass Ulla Darni
The colorful world of glass artist from Denmark – hand-painted lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces, and other unique installations. They are stunning, unique and highly collectable. According to Ulla Darni, she graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen – Royal Copenhagen Porcelain. And immediately after graduating she established herself as a talented designer and painter on porcelain.
Ulla Darni successfully exhibited her works at the Museum of Bronx, Lever House Gallery, the Empire State Plaza, and in various galleries throughout the world. Meanwhile, for her truly magnificent, one-of-a-kind technique “Ulla” she is called “Tiffany of the light”.
Noteworthy, beautiful and talented person Ulla Darni experienced a career on stage and screen. In particular, she worked as an actress for seven years playing roles in films, including the international award-winning film, The Duel. In 1967, Ulla moved to New York City, where she and her husband and business partner, glass sculptor Lawry Swidler, live and work now.
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Two sparrows. Bird-and-flower painting by Ohara Koson

Bird-and-flower painting by Ohara Koson
Traditionally, a genre of prints with images of birds and flowers was popular in Japan. Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture of northern Japan, Ohara Koson (1878-1845) is one of the most famous artists in the genre of “Bird-and-flower painting” of the twentieth century. In fact, his real name is Ohara Mata. Meanwhile, during his career he changed his name several times: Koson, Shoson, Hosono – all are the names of the same artist.
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The Dove. Emperor artist Zhao Ji

Emperor artist Zhao Ji
The eighth emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Ji, Hueytszun (1082-1135) – calligrapher, musician, and master of tea ceremony. All his free time he devoted to art, which led him to neglect public affairs and disaster. In particular, Empire lost its northern possessions. And Kaifeng, one of the great capitals of the world, was looted. And Zhao Ji Hueytszun became the eighth emperor of one of the most famous dynasties of China – Sunn. His whole life he spent in an atmosphere of luxury, sophistication and art, but all ended in tragedy.
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Christmas. Material – Silk, technique – Cold batik. Decorative art by Batik artist Olga Petrenko (Olikirolli)

Batik artist Olga Petrenko
Born May 3, 1985 in the city of Feodosia, Olga Petrenko, aka Olikirolli, is an artist working in the technique of Batik. According to her biography, in 2000 she graduated with honors from Feodosia children’s art school named after A.K. Aivazovsky. And in 2007 she graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (department of painting and decorative art). Her favorite technique of painting – cold batik, that is painting on silk.
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Landscape painting on birch bark by Kristina Petrova, Karelian artist

Painting on birch bark by Kristina Petrova
Inspired by her native Karelian landscapes with mountains, rivers and coniferous trees, Kristina Petrova has created a gallery of stunning artworks. Born in the city of Olonets of Karelian republic of Russia, Kristina Vyacheslavovna Petrova studied in the art school, and became engaged in painting. Her favorite technique – oil painting, and she also enjoys painting on birch bark. Karelian artist Kristina Petrova is a permanent participant of city and republican exhibitions. She lives and works in Olonets.
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The Pyramids of Giza. Hyperrealistic pencil drawing by Ashraf Malique

Hyperrealistic pencil drawing by Ashraf Malique
22-year-old Singaporean artist Ashraf Malique (Mohd Ashraf Abdul Malik) has admirers from across the globe. In fact, he started sharing his art works on social websites while studying at the Lasalle College of Arts. According to Ashraf Malique, before starting his he carefully examines the subject of drawing – whether it is a building, or a structure. In particular, his first piece of highly-detailed drawing of the Eiffel Tower looks incredibly realistic, as well as other drawings – Pyramids of Giza, Dubai of Emirates. “Usually, when people look at a building, they look at the big picture. But I tend to look at it closer and how it was built,” said Mr Ashraf. “For instance, the Eiffel Tower was built from the base, ground up. I used the same approach for my drawing.”
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