If you were given the opportunity to create a piece of art that people from all over the world would see, what would it be? When Marlin Peterson was offered the chance to paint a mural on the roof of the Seattle Center Armory—a building that is seen every day by people enjoying the view from the Space Needle—he decided to paint something that was equal parts delightful and... READ ON

Dan Witz's amazing photo-realistic paintings feature mosh pits, liquor stores lit up on dark streets, hotel room interiors, and people staring at their cell phones. His images seem to reflect on the sense of isolation brought about by modern society. If you like his street-scene-inspired works, you might also enjoy his books, The Birds of Manhattan and In Plain... READ ON

Artist Andy Alcala, a student at the University of Iowa, wanted to put a fresh face on classic artworks of the past...or should I say, he wanted to put the artworks on a fresh face? In his "Face Artists" series, he explores the concept of accepting art at its face value quite literally by painting the immediately recognizable works of legends such as Van Gogh, Warhol, Munch and Pollock on his own face, then taking self portraits. The series makes us view these famous works in an entirely new light and... READ ON

Most of us only think about chewing gum on the sidewalk when it sticks to our shoes, but if you live in North London, that gum stain on the sidewalk might just be a tiny masterpiece. Artist Ben Wilson has been turning nasty spots of used chewing gum into miniature paintings in the North London neighborhood of Muswell Hill. While many people don't notice his tiny city adornments, those who do tend to appreciate the colorful works of whimsy spicing up the otherwise dull city streets. [Image courtesy of... READ ON