Friday, January 6, 2012

Surprises

I love when an artwork's medium surprises me, when the materials an artist used to create a work aren't what they appear to be. That was the case with these pieces by Shane McAdams. He used the humble ball-point pen to make these paintings. Aren't they incredible?





Here's wishing you a weekend full of fun surprises!

Photos from here

12 comments:

  1. Oh I love these! I have never seen anything like them! The pink one is my favorite- it kind of reminds me of jellyfish.

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  2. They truly are. Amazing use of color!

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  3. Very unusual! Have a great weekend:)
    ~Anne

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  4. How did he do that? Amazing!

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  5. I can't believe these were made with a ballpoint pen. I would love to see his process!

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  6. These are gorgeous! I love that green one.

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  7. Wow that last one is incredible! The detail is amazing but makes a fantastic bigger picture too.

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  8. they are indeed amazing. thanks for sharing!!

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  9. OMG, I am blown away that this was one my a ball point pen! Genius!

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  10. So cool! Thanks for posting that :) xo

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  11. i am totally with you on surprising mediums. these are beautiful, and such an ordinary item too! love that.

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