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Artist Turns Rocks Into Incredible Animal Paintings (30 Pics)

Artist Turns Rocks Into Incredible Animal Paintings (30 Pics)

Inspired by nature and animals and "driven by emotions and curiosity," Italian artist Roberto Rizzo, who is now based in southern Spain, paints extremely detailed animal portraits on an unusual canvas—rocks.

Inspired by nature and animals and "driven by emotions and curiosity," Italian artist Roberto Rizzo, who is now based in southern Spain, paints extremely detailed animal portraits on an unusual canvas—rocks....

8 Miles Of Prehistoric Paintings Is Discovered In Remote Amazonia And It Showcases Animals That Are Long Gone By Now

8 Miles Of Prehistoric Paintings Is Discovered In Remote Amazonia And It Showcases Animals That Are Long Gone By Now

"The paintings give a vivid and exciting glimpse into the lives of these communities. It is unbelievable to us today to think they lived among giant herbivores, some of which were the size of a small car."

"The paintings give a vivid and exciting glimpse into the lives of these communities. It is unbelievable to us today to think they lived among giant herbivores, some of which were...

Japanese Artist Brings Stones To Life By Turning Them Into Animals That Fit In The Palm Of Your Hand (30 New Pics)

Japanese Artist Brings Stones To Life By Turning Them Into Animals That Fit In The Palm Of Your Hand (30 New Pics)

Stones are everywhere—the Earth itself is a giant rock. This is probably why they don't get much attention and they're outright ignored, or thought of as dull. Akie Nakata, also known as the Stone Artist, sees an exception to this rule.

Stones are everywhere—the Earth itself is a giant rock. This is probably why they don't get much attention and they're outright ignored, or thought of as dull. Akie Nakata, also known...

Artist Arranges Stones In Stunning Patterns On The Beach, Finds It Very Therapeutic (30 Pics)

Artist Arranges Stones In Stunning Patterns On The Beach, Finds It Very Therapeutic (30 Pics)

Jon Foreman discovered land art while in college and immediately fell in love with it. He felt that the natural world had more in it to be explored, particularly where he lives, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Jon Foreman discovered land art while in college and immediately fell in love with it. He felt that the natural world had more in it to be explored, particularly where he...

Artist Paints Ocean Stones With Thousands Of Tiny Dots To Create Colorful Mandalas

Artist Paints Ocean Stones With Thousands Of Tiny Dots To Create Colorful Mandalas

Elspeth McLean, an Australian artist based in Canada, creates hypnotizing paintings of mandalas on smooth and perfectly round ocean stones that will soothe your soul and fill your wold with color. She paints her beautiful explosions of color with tiny dots,...

Elspeth McLean, an Australian artist based in Canada, creates hypnotizing paintings of mandalas on smooth and perfectly round ocean stones that will soothe your soul and fill your wold with color....

We Placed Our Art Rocks Around The World To Brighten Someone’s Day!

We Placed Our Art Rocks Around The World To Brighten Someone’s Day!

I started the (no name) Art Group over 15 years ago. We like to consider ourselves as "artists making a difference" through creative exhibitions. Our latest project, (no name) ROCKS!, is simple.

I started the (no name) Art Group over 15 years ago. We like to consider ourselves as "artists making a difference" through creative exhibitions. Our latest project, (no name) ROCKS!, is...

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This Cat Is Actually A Rock

Italian hyperrealist Roberto Rizzo Pittore transforms dull stones into lifelike animal paintings. This fluffy cat is called Pinto and he's about 18 centimetres big. "My goal is to invite people to recover lost instincts," Roberto says.

Italian hyperrealist Roberto Rizzo Pittore transforms dull stones into lifelike animal paintings. This fluffy cat is called Pinto and he's about 18 centimetres big. "My goal is to invite people to...

My Kids And I Spent A Year Painting Over 1,000 Rocks And Hid Them For People To Spot And Photograph

My Kids And I Spent A Year Painting Over 1,000 Rocks And Hid Them For People To Spot And Photograph

A few months ago I shared some of the Family Friendly Street Art my kids and I make – painting rocks or sticks or leaves and hiding them around town to bring a smile to passers-by. This year we decided to...

A few months ago I shared some of the Family Friendly Street Art my kids and I make – painting rocks or sticks or leaves and hiding them around town to...

I Give Life To Stones By Painting On Them

I Give Life To Stones By Painting On Them

My name is Melinda Gáspár and I'm from Transylvania (the Land of Dracula), Romania. I grew up in a very artistic environment, both of my parents are painters. I felt in love with paintings on rocks in 2009. I love to give...

My name is Melinda Gáspár and I'm from Transylvania (the Land of Dracula), Romania. I grew up in a very artistic environment, both of my parents are painters. I felt in love...

The Ancient Art Of Stone: Couple Creates Beautiful Rock Wall Art Installations

The Ancient Art Of Stone: Couple Creates Beautiful Rock Wall Art Installations

Remember those beautiful pebble paths we wrote about recently? It turns out that they're just as beautiful if you build them at a 90-degree angle. Andreas Kunert and Naomi Zettl, a married artist duo based in Vancouver, create beautiful flowing wall...

Remember those beautiful pebble paths we wrote about recently? It turns out that they're just as beautiful if you build them at a 90-degree angle. Andreas Kunert and Naomi Zettl, a...