Absolutely beautiful images based on something called Delaunay triangulations, which maximize the minimum angle of all the angles of the triangles in the triangulation; they tend to avoid skinny triangles.

This was created using a scripting plug-in for Illustrator by Jonathan Puckey–  he calls his work Delaunay Rasters.  Check them out, the faces are so great.

Via Jason Kottke

Twistedfork is the portfolio of designer/illustrator Dan Matutina from the Philippines. Talented fella! A few of my favorite images after the jump. Check him out.

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Some really great looking work by Michele Angelo, an italian designer, painter, and all around superstar. Via QBN.com

Nice work by graphic designer and illustrator Adam Cruickshank. Especially a fan of all his t-shirt work. There are a few of my favorites after the jump. Check him out.

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Born in Norway, educated in London and now back in Oslo, Bard Hole Standal aka Bard Vandal is a designer, illustrator and unofficial educator. The tutorials on his blog, and photos on his Flickr have inspired would-be toy artists to get casting. Bard’s latest creation is Deinos, a dragon-dinosaur character who represents good luck and happiness. After about a year of work on Deinos (sculpted in Maya on a Mac, printed on a Eden 260V PolyJet 3d-printer and molded and hand-painted in a kitchen), Bard will debut the creature at Ouchi Gallery in Brooklyn. In association with The ShadowPlastic Label, the first five figures will be available for sale (along with a series of prints). Each numbered resin art toy costs $125 and is a unique piece. The show opens July 14th and runs through July 19th. Special version after the jump!

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Geometrical, precise and wonderfully intricate to such a degree that you can spend time completely wrapped up in only one section of them before moving on to a different part, Fernando Chamarelli’s paintings mishmash all manner of references to dizzying effect. Like Bruno 9li, he intertwines history and iconography—religious, philosophic—using Brazilian pop culture to carry the aesthetics of pre-Colombian indigenous art. The artist’s background spans to cartoons and portraits before developing a healthy interest in street art and tattooing, the latter of which likely explains his eye for color and edge. Simply put, this guy rocks. His show Viracocha just launched at Rojo’s space at Livraria Pop in Sao Paulo and will be there until June 20, but experience it vicariously through his inspiring photostream.

While most artists struggle to be big in the States, others strive for the glory of being big in Japan after they’ve flopped in America.  

Of course, that isn’t really the case with (our dear friend) the Canadian-born multi-disciplinary artist eepmon (Eric Sze-Lang Chan), an already-successful creator who will be touring Japan all this May. During that time, eepmon will put on two solo exhibits and be a part of many other art events in Tokyo. Though a large part of his work features poppy, bright colors and subjects like flowers and animals (pieces in this style will be shown at the Design Festa Gallery in his “i am my introspection” exhibit), we suspect Akira influenced him more than Takashi Murakami. Shapes fall upon one another in monstrous, jumbled ways, so that each time you glance at a piece, you can continue to find new and exciting images buried inside.

His other paintings, revealed within the “Intersections” exhibit at the Gallery O2, are also brimming with color, but are abstract and Pollock-like in their fury. Nevertheless, whether you’re viewing calmer works like the organic “Chaos Bloom 8″ or the abstract attacks on canvas in “Intersections,” his creations are visually arresting. We love them, more after the jump.
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The lovely new website celebrating artist Mira Nameth's creations covers a broad range of illustrations and images broken down by prints, commercial, personal, fashion, vector, and hand-drawn work. (And you thought you had a lot on your “to do” list.) In addition to Rorschach flowers and “florafauna” commissions for Coke, Nameth's imaginative contributions include charcoal-colored dresses with shoulder and chest armor (armor being the operative word — many of the details on the clothing are actually created with silk folds). The rust and deep gold colors of her new clothing line reflects her admitted “restrained, or at least concise, color palette.”

When asked to reflect on why she's passionate about her work across mediums and continents, Nameth said, “A lot of the work feels sculptural and flat at the same time to me, and crafting that is very fulfilling. I like to surprise the person looking at a piece with something a bit unexpected, like the wing growing out of the multi-species plant or the peacock, where I wanted to create a new kind of peacock drawing with elements integrated into the tail.” The former print can be yours through Etsy.

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Perhaps you have a penchant for geek chic but you don’t want to look like you just walked out of a comic convention. Adam Szary, illustrator and comic artist for the Z Crisis and December 2105 series, has a line of tees and tanks showcasing his works that will let you flaunt your love of zombies, well-endowed women, or aliens without the shame of admitting you know who Jim Lee is and can name all of the comics he’s worked on. The images printed on his apparel line feature characters from his books and while these simple pen and ink drawings are usually somewhat grotesque in nature, others like the “Hell Kitty” are just amusing.

I always love seeing artists who don’t come from a traditional artistic background. The Canadian illustrator, Raymond Biesinger, is one of those people. Even though he has a BA in European and North American political history, he has become a highly sought-after and talented illustrator. His work reminds me of classic European print illustrations from 60 years ago. Everything has a gritty and unfinished feel that is absolutely amazing. I loved clicking around Raymond’s site and checking out all his great work.

At JoshSpear.com we don’t condone violence. Unless it’s against Freddie Kruger, the Terminator or Godzilla. Then we’re all about our second amendment rights. Illustration giant Olly Moss and his ‘Shoot the Baddies’ print will get you prepared for that onslaught of zombies or nightmares on Elm St.

Brazilian illustrator Rubens LP must have done a lot of connect-the-dots drawings when he was a kid. But he must have had a few ideas of his own, because that’s what his artwork looks like—a more elaborated and fresh version of this classic children’s activity. And definitely adult. From the naked girls to the more abstract pieces, Rubens LP’s curvy lines wander their way across the page in a wayward trajectory and end up giving off a flow as easy and free as they come. He’s also part of a studio team called FluxusCentral which does commercial work. Make the connect yourself and check out this deserving artist’s site.

Just about everything seems ripe for a makeover these days. There are reality shows that’ll revamp anything from your wardrobe to your aspirations. And even though Pimp My Ride has been unnecessarily adding XBoxes and juicers into Geo Metro’s for quite some time now, we’ve never seen them transform an environmentally exceptionable vehicle into one into one that induces the envy of the insecure (if you know what we mean). No one’s thought to make your favorite Smart Car into your favorite fast one … until now. We stumbled upon these Smart Cars with sportscar shells that turn your eco-friendly auto into something that resembles a race-ready roadster in the form of a Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini. Unfortunately, as far as we can tell, you won’t be turning your hybrid into a hot ride anytime soon, as these babies were cleverly photoshopped to raise our expectations and then crush them.

It’s amazing how advanced, yet accessible, high quality models and illustration have become. If you’re a sneakerhead, or just plain appreciate artistic talent, check out Jim Kim’s portfolio, titled “Sneaker Fiend: A Tribute To Classic Nike Design,” on Behance. This talented artist showcases a series of completely rendered Nike designs with a clear nod to fan favorites such as the Air Max 90’s and a couple of Jordans, complete with the signature Jumpman. At first glance, one might mistake them for real sneakers in an elaborately staged for a photo shoot. The textures, right down to the speckled leather and the reflective elements really bring this series home. Some of our favorites after the jump.

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Shen sent us a email in our handy tip button in the top right of your screen letting us know about her illustrative portfolio. Her artwork feels like the images for the nursery rhymes we were never told. Alongside displaying a few of her collaborative works, she has four series of illustrations and a look at her sketchbook. Then there is the all important store were we found this gem: { bunncula }. The print comes with blue or pink eyes, your choice (just like a J. Crew sweater). Have a look at Shen’s visions of the world and watch out for zombie/vampire bunnies.