Source Design You Trust  Arthur J. Williams Jr. was once a legendary counterfeiter from Chicago who famously replicated the untouchable 1996 $100 bill before prison shifted his path. While incarcerated, he taught himself to paint, reimagining currency as art and channeling his obsession into a new creative medium. During the pandemic, he developed a unique…

Source Design You Trust  “Look At Me!” by Reiko Takahashi, Japan BigPicture has revealed 20 breathtaking finalists for the 2025 Natural World People’s Choice Award, opening public voting through July 31 to spotlight the most compelling image. These photographs, chosen for their storytelling and visual impact, explore nature’s beauty and vulnerability through wildlife moments, scenic…

Source Design You Trust  Lin Ye is a professional illustrator from China, currently living in London. After graduating from university, she worked with a team to publish a popular science picture book about the new coronavirus in China. Later, she came to the UK to study children’s picture book illustration at Goldsmiths and obtained a…

Source Design You Trust  1st Place Winner: “That Place He Goes” by Carole Mills Noronha (Australia) The 2025 AAP Magazine Awards spotlight stirring portraits that delve into the emotional complexity and visual richness of the human experience. Marking the publication’s 48th issue devoted entirely to portraiture, this edition celebrates photography’s ability to capture deep connections…

Source Artsy Shark  Discover the cosmic worlds and futuristic landscapes created by sci-fi inspired Canadian artist Karlie Rosin. The post Featured Artist Karlie Rosin appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   In vibrant effusions of color, Frances Priest creates ceramic vessels, tiles, and sculptural forms that explore the possibilities of pattern. The Edinburgh-based artist’s interest in decorative motifs stems from a book she received as a child, The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones, originally published in 1856. Jones compiled elaborate documentation of decorative…

Source Colossal   From the fiery explosion of Iceland’s Litli-Hrútur volcano to a football field nested on a small Arctic island, the winning images of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year contest transport viewers across the globe, offering perspectives typically reserved for air travelers and birds. This year marks the inaugural competition, which garnered 1,549 entries.…

Source Artsy Shark  Plein air painter Jack McGowan captures the enchantment of New Mexico’s landscape in oil. Enjoy his charming portfolio. The post Featured Artist Jack McGowan appeared first on Artsy Shark.