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At first glance, the highly-technical drawings of Emanuele Dascanio look as though they’re photographs—it’s only until you see the Italian artist put pencil to paper that you realize and appreciate the true value of his artistic skill. The large, labor-intensive portraits—some that take up to 780 hours to complete —feature a combination of graphite and charcoal that are expertly rendered to form hyperrealistic compositions. Against a pitch-black backdrop, the illuminated figures’ incredible details are brought to life: every stray hair, wrinkle, and fold of fabric is visible. Although Dascanio’s work is contemporary, it has a classic feel to it. The subjects are often lit with a dramatic single light source that recalls the paintings of Caravaggio, the renowned 16th century artist. This influence was fostered by Dascanio’s assistantship to Italian painter Gianluca Corona, who taught him the oil techniques of the old masters working during the Renaissance. Dascanio has since transla...

A love of Disney can last well beyond childhood, and for many, it’s a lifelong adoration that only grows fonder with age. Some people celebrate their devotion to these charming films with costumes, artwork, or even nuptials at the happiest place on Earth. Others prefer an ever-present reminder of the inspiring, magical stories with beautiful body art. Instagram Inked Disney curates these unique tattoos from around the globe, displaying a myriad of styles and moments throughout the company’s rich history. Each Disney fan has a different approach to their tattoo. Some prefer a literal interpretation and have a scene from a film drawn onto their body. Others abstract their favorite characters and wear a subtle symbol to honor their love. When scrolling through the Inked Disney feed, you’ll find images—representing both the classic and contemporary movies—that look like watercolor paintings, lively sketches, as well as highly-technical drawings. Check out some of our favorite tattoos,...

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When visiting a monument such as the Taj Mahal, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the microcosm of these iconic sights. Photographer Oliver Curtis  is seemingly unfazed by all the action and instead captures scenes that often go unnoticed by tourists—ones that are in the vicinity, but might as well be invisible. In the series Volte-face , he presents images that look opposite to historic sites such as Stonehenge, the Mona Lisa , and Lenin’s Tomb. Often, these views are less than stunning—they’re used for storage, are heavily traveled roads, or are crowded with other people. The inspiration for Volte-face came in 2012 when Curtis was visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo. He looked back at where he had been and was fascinated by what was behind him. “In the mid-distance I saw a newly constructed golf course, its fairways an intense green under the late morning sun,” he recalled on Creative Boom . “I found this visual sandwich of contrasting color, texture and form intriguing not s...

When visiting a monument such as the Taj Mahal, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the microcosm of these iconic sights. Photographer Oliver Curtis  is seemingly unfazed by all the action and instead captures scenes that often go unnoticed by tourists—ones that are in the vicinity, but might as well be invisible. In the series Volte-face , he presents images that look opposite to historic sites such as Stonehenge, the Mona Lisa , and Lenin’s Tomb. Often, these views are less than stunning—they’re used for storage, are heavily traveled roads, or are crowded with other people. The inspiration for Volte-face came in 2012 when Curtis was visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo. He looked back at where he had been and was fascinated by what was behind him. “In the mid-distance I saw a newly constructed golf course, its fairways an intense green under the late morning sun,” he recalled on Creative Boom . “I found this visual sandwich of contrasting color, texture and form intriguing not s...