Digital Art by José Reis

Jose Paulo Reis, a digital artist from Feira, Portugal is working in the field of advertising. We are going to showcase some of his most professional and amazing digital artwork with a touch of class and quality. The great use of vectors, colors and advanced photo manipulation techniques, his work reflects the idea and the dedication behind these master pieces.

The melon Michelangelos: Amazing sculptures carved from fruit

By Claire Cohen

Feathered friend: The melon's oval shape lends itself to an owl figure, left, and right, oh so skilful, but what is it?


Fruit fantasy: Mythical spirits are a traditional subject










With their green skins and a hint of red flesh, there is something familiar about these artworks.

A closer look reveals they are carved out of watermelons — and these photographs, capturing their intricate designs, are the latest sensation to sweep the internet.

The art form originated in the Far East 700 years ago when the carved fruit were often presented to royalty at banquets.


Mutant turtle: This reptile berries a juicy fruit salad beneath its shell


They used to take the form of legendary figures and flowers, but today anything goes, from waddling penguins to the Taj Mahal.

Many of these examples are the handiwork of hotel chef Takashi Itoh. Inspired by carvings he saw on holiday in Thailand in 2001, Itoh took three weeks to teach himself the skill — which usually takes years to perfect.

Using a tiny knife, he slices each portrait by hand. Simple designs can take as little as 20 minutes, while more detailed works require between 40 and 90 minutes to finish.


Blooming wonderful: Two delicate rose sculptures showcase Itoh's handiwork


You're twisting my melon, man: This red-fleshed fella appears riled


Taskashi, from Tokyo, admits that his is an unusual hobby.

'Watermelons are so colourful and as it is one of the bigger fruits I can make more powerful and interesting creations,’ he says. Each sculpture lasts two days, before the artist eats it.

The craft hasn’t yet caught on in Britain, but the first homegrown watermelons, from Staffordshire, are about to hit the shops.

Maybe this Halloween we’ll be carving ghoulish faces into watermelons instead of pumpkins.






Mouth watering: A jaw-dropping carving







source: dailymail

This way to Narnia: The 'secret doors' that can transform your home

By Daily Mail Reporter

A messy utility room? Or a classical colonnade? These cunning posters fool the eye into 'seeing' a corridor that isn't there


Imagine if there could be one doorway in your house that revealed something a little more exciting than an untidy teenager's bedroom or a cluttered 'home office' full of things you haven't taken to the charity shop yet.

Imagine a home which has doorways which lead into an atmospheric Parisian stairway, a classical column-lined corridor or even a mysteriously dark and winding staircase.

These stunning Trompe l'oeil doors are simple fabric designs which deceive the eye into thinking there is a 3D scene behind the door by using ultra-high quality images.

Other real-life designs include a messy stack of books, a shuttered French shop front and an empty wardrobe complete with hangers.

The £125 fabric posters can be trimmed to fit any door with a regular pair of scissors and are simply glued in place.

The highly durable and washable images are the latest interior design idea created by Christophe Koziel for Couture Deco.


What better way to disguise a messy roomful of books than with this, slightly more artful, messy stack of books?


You can liven up a dull corridor with uplifting views, such as this picturesque Paris street


Trompe-l'oeil - it translates from the French as 'deceive the eye' - is an art technique that creates the illusion of three dimensional depth by using an extremely realistic printing technique.

A spokesman for Couture said: 'These true realistic decors are very easy to install and no advanced technical skill is required. They are guaranteed to make a buzz at your next dinner party.'


You can create an air of mystery in the most ordinary suburban semi by sticking this atmospheric 'Catacombs' image to an internal door


Last year similar remarkable designs were produced to liven up garage doorways in quite suburban estates.

They included images showing Formula One racing cars, a private jet, a speedboat, a beach and a New York subway.

Other fun designs showed an alligator eating the owners' car and a giant elephant taking a rest in the garage.


source: dailymail

Great 3D Graphics Artwork

Wax sculpture in preparation for a parade to mark the start of the Buddhist day of Lent

An artist puts the finishing touch on a wax sculpture in preparation for a parade to mark the start of the Buddhist day of Lent. During the three-month period of Lent from July 27, monks and sages would avoid unnecessary travel and spend time in permanent dwellings to concentrate on contemplation and meditation.




An artist puts the finishing touch on a wax sculpture in preparation for a parade to mark the start of the Buddhist day of Lent. During the three-month period of Lent from July 27, monks and sages would avoid unnecessary travel and spend time in permanent dwellings to concentrate on contemplation and meditation.




An artist cools off a wax sculpture to prevent it from melting, in preparation for a parade to mark the start of the Buddhist day of Lent at Sawangarom temple in Suphanburi province July 22, 2010. During the three-month period of Lent from July 27, monks and sages would avoid unnecessary travel and spend time in permanent dwellings to concentrate on contemplation and meditation.




An artist puts the finishing touch on a wax sculpture in preparation for a parade to mark the first day of the Buddhist day of Lent at Sawangarom temple in Suphanburi province July 22, 2010. During the three-month period of Lent from July 27, monks and sages would avoid unnecessary travel and spend time in permanent dwellings to concentrate on contemplation and meditation.




An artist puts the finishing touch on a wax sculpture in preparation for a parade to mark the start of the Buddhist day of Lent at Sawangarom temple in Suphanburi province July 22, 2010. During the three-month period of Lent from July 27, monks and sages would avoid unnecessary travel and spend time in permanent dwellings to concentrate on contemplation and meditation.






photo: Reuters

Bizarre Collection of Furniture