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For so many of us who work in the realms of the digital, our creative processes can often come up a bit lacking in the physical, hands-on area. Which is why it can often be so inspiring to take a virtual tour of traditional artists’ works whose processes are often extremely hands-on. These creative constructions possess more than just mere physical presence, they possess the energy of all the pieces that brought them together. Collage is one of those artforms.

Collage artists and their work often exemplify this idea, as their constructs are built from a bevvy of creative materials, at times recycling art or pieces of to use in their works. Which is why we have collected a range of collage art that we are sure will help to ignite the flames of inspiration for our readers.

Creative Construction

Windswept by mistressofspam

TechnoDragon by kimdemulder

Gamer by PixieCold

Lightweight by Timidemerald

The superficial beauty of tech by tzum

stars by the-Px-corporation

Perfect Stranger by wicked-vlad

taxi by igorska

Kotoha-san a La Newspaper by Tsukareru

Masked Creatures by ursulav

Fall in Love by Risata

Remember Happiness? by Er-ca

Hope by nighty

The Lionhearted by weedlace

Fanciful by kimdemulder

oculus by tzum

Different by PixieCold

terror jr. 2 by the-Px-corporation

Glamourous by wicked-vlad

Love Collage by Er-ca

Flying with Butterflies by nighty

internal32 by REDROB10

Pandora Hearts by vampiric-strangel

SWEET LIKE CANDY by krecha

SLEEP CREASES by PancreasSupervisor

Secret Parallel by Versatis

TV Take 1 by VUHwex

Brave Red Boat by weedlace

Rye and Water by Paimonerra

I Want I Need by medusa-terata

New Junk City 2

The morallity of carnivorism by tzum

Mannequin by ursulav

Bird of Paradise by nighty

perish the thought by REDROB10

DIALOGUE by krecha

RADICALLY NEW CONCEPTS 3D by PancreasSupervisor

Ages of the Library by Versatis

Hoisted Yet Clinging by weedlace

Open Here by TheJader

All the Pieces Placed…

Now that you have finished going through the collection we have assembled, we turn the comment section over to you. Did you have any favorites from the list? Do you know of any other collage artists or pieces that inspire you?

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When most people think of surrealism, they merely think of the bizarre. They think of artwork that somewhat blends the real with the abstract. They do not take into account the movement which sought to unleash the full creative potential of the unconscious mind. This injects a much deeper meaning in to the pieces than what most would think from work often seen as so abstract.

While the use of strange, and even at times ridiculous imagery, is employed to counter the more mundane elements of the pieces, it all comes together in such moving and powerful ways. Below is a gallery of surrealistic digital art that will fill our readers with inspiration. So many talented artists have wonderfully tapped into their creative potential, we hope that they will help you to unleash yours.

From the Unconscious Mind

Face of Happiness by Allyzia

the tree of life 2 by sopic84

Envy Tends Her Garden by joeyv7

Light by Sarafinconcepts

I’m Coming to the Garden by sweatshirt

Witness by MyAmbeon

Scream by liiga

Binds by rhinoting

Death Butterfly’s Forgiveness by ser1o

Beautiful by Warnerator

Dreams and quiet noises by froggywoggy11

su pianito despierta monstrous by alejandrosordi

Stargazer by leothefox

The Infinity of Mind by Elzux

Rita by Daywish

‘Howdy!’ Experiment One by baconworm

My Mind by NegativeFeedback

trip by DeevArt

A form of sanity by IMentertainment

La realidad puede ser otra by needtobleed

Mona by Warnerator

Drifter by whitlam1

Tigars are here by YukoRabbit

Seeing through The Layers by vshen

Mutation by SaccharineStrychnine

Metalpecker by StickFreeks

Young Dream by seafoam-mermaid

still waiting by sopic84

Mira by GalileeMorningstar

Forbidden Love by SzkulDigitals

Golden fishes by whitecrow-soul

StiltedWindbag

baloons 3 by sopic84

we’re watching you by GoGalGoGo

Let’s play by mark-in-the-park

Fluffy by gagatka27

A Strange Place by mysticmorning

Unwritten by Jacquesmarcotte

Elder Dream by seafoam-mermaid

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Given that so many web designs begin as sketches in notebooks, we thought that we would turn our inspirational spotlight towards the artwork that not only begins in the pages of a Moleskine, but that live there too. Often the preferred notebook of so many artists and designers alike, Moleskines tend to be found with each page completely filled. There are even occasions when the covers have been stripped and decorated as the pages have left no more room for the creative expressions of the owner.

There are so many amazing artists’ notebooks featured below, their styles and imaginations laid open to the masses. So take a look down through this showcase of Moleskine inspiration and you are sure to come out the other end with creative ideas flowing freely.

The Notebooks

+ The Creation of a Myth Journal + by Achen089

Moleskine – Rilke by machakhvost

Moleskine Upload 1 by Tikwid

The Nurse close up by NekroEngel

Moleskine by TheDeepSeaGirl

Steady Now by mel-face

Open Hearts Freer Minds by MelissaPolkey

Snowboard by AlbertoCN

Don’t make people into heroes by minnamr

Alpha by Rocktuete

Koi by MissKetie

The Hand of Marie Antoinette by NekroEngel

Metal workers of the world unite by MattiasA

Breathe Again by Fiction69

Self Portrait by mel-face

And that moment was all that is by Raimlla

Freedom by sofirezende

moleskine no.022320122 by yagey

Hectic days for Lion labs by MattiasA

Moleskine page13 by machakhvost

Moleskine 2012 by GatoCasero

Moleskine 022 by LiusyFromDreamBox

sketch book 7 (snow white’s run) by Odistrait

Moleskine paris renard by griffeur

Daily comic #3 by jgurley

peacock dream by faith303

Marriage Made In Heaven by revcruz

pretty lady by thelifeofmax

The girl on the flower by Feierka

All I Need by MelissaPolkey

Just a doodle by sahdesign

Ellismuir Farm by salemskye

Blasphemy by mackk1

study no. 5 by faith303

the queen of the sea moleskine by EinyLune

Picarella and the Wishing Well by rohwer

10024 by ooroo

the Soane museum by MattiasA

moleskine abstract by catherinetseng

The Goggle Vendors of Derk’et Alley by zypherax

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With Spring on its way to so many, the landscapes will soon be blossoming with bright, vibrant colors. For those who are not wanting to wait for that seasonal colorful explosion, we have prepared a splash of brighter tones to help. With so many talented vector artists sharing their fine works across the web, we have turned out spotlight their way for an inspirational showcase that is sure to please.

So take a look through this bright and colorful collection of vector illustrations to get an inspirational recharge. With a range of subject matter and moods, these pieces’ expressive use of colors are sure to put a smile on your face and even potentially an idea or two in your mind.

Explosions of Color

Encomium: Lana Turner by jengartist

wooof – lonely wolf by maxtodie

Monster Avenue Doodle by reyexzyl

We Are Not Alone by GoshaDole

Foodie Babe J by CQcat

Tuti Suka Es Nong-Nong by fajardesign

Leisure Precipice by digitalsleaze

Blossom by iamkzee

Render Cecilia by sakucitah

Gal de los Muertos by SashaZombie

Distorted Reality by x-posion

Ponyville Flower Shop by RainbowRage12

Wild Pinetree and Friends by Mag1cWind0w

Ling-Liang by andyshade

Indonesia by morlock22

Principito by ALPHA11-11

Nature areaClosed

Caligrafia by lauliver

Summer Time by Cuccko

Park by jarist84

TERESHA X SALLY by silocult

Sound in my ear by Tomekkaz

Matilda by stigmatan

22 by TimurKhabirov

The spirit maya by AR-MANDO

Fruity-fruit by chibiorangebing2

Black Friday Collaborations Project by chicken1985

Ace in the Hole by Maglii

Rainbow pipe cloud by Giesji

Zosterops japonicus by 398hajime

Japan by morlock22

Memory by pikachu0221

punKgirl by Psycool

Chun lee street fighter Vector by brainwavedesigns

GoGo Girl by MidniteHearts

Passado-Presente-Futuro by ine5ita

Me… Oh Wait…! by iveinbox

~ combi ~ by bagusetiawan

Dave Koz by prie610

Little Vampire by Camilo-Otalora

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Both architecturally and metaphorically speaking, bridges are such amazing structures. Representing an unstoppable desire to move forward and crossover what gaps lay before us, they stand as sturdy testaments to our ability to solve problems. Also demonstrating our resolve to create shortcuts where needed. So they can stand for so much, as they cross over whatever impassable (or passable) terrain lay below them. This could be why they are so often featured or the focus of photographs.

Bridge photography is such a vibrant and breathtaking area of this art, and not just because of the underlying metaphors that can so easily be written in the words spoken by the picture. But also because of the marvelous structures themselves. These earth and metal made installations do much more than allow us access from point A to point B, they inspire and connect us. Which is what we are hoping they will do for you today. Below is a showcase of inspired bridge photography that is sure to get your creative gears turning.

Crossing Over

little ship goes out to sea by arbebuk

San Francisco, Golden Gate extends

on my way back home by SmartWentCrazy

Hello Venice by marjo13in1977

Flynt bridge by dementedpoetry

Inside Wabash by BrokenChaoz

Red Eye by mpg13artworks

Let’s Take A Walk by aperfectmjk

Tower Skyline by papidamelo

Shiny city by Skorpiotronik

a walk through it by PamPamViolet

Pennybacker Bridge at Sunset by atomiccowboy

Bridge by KandBphotography22

‘Blue Wonder’ 01 by Dryhand58

Night Budapest by DashaBezina

Crossing the blues by pandabearxo

railway line by NoCareAngel

tempe by DelMuro

Liberty Bridge Budapest II by 5haman0id

Padova by lovethecolour

black hole sun by arbebuk

Cold Tracks by Metal-Bender

Vasco da Gama Bridge by sensorfleck

Sheikh Zayed Bridge III by Macinecko

Under The Bridge by BrokenChaoz

Firenze Italy by marjol13in1977

Helix Bridge by markaroni

Quais by Arniakaias

Xirimbao by Gusoli

The Bridge at The Pond by moonbane

footpath by SlickSham

le bridge temple by troldemort

New Bridge by 3stan79sk

Lowgill Viaduct by Cumbria-cam

Bridge by the-awaken

blue bridge by spartanz27

victorian bridge by Robd504

Usti nad Labem. by rachel93

Art of metal_02 by VeIra-girl

Chain Bridge by kgeri

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