Artists may use self-portraits to advertise their skills, practice their craft, explore some inner turmoil or stake a place in history.

Not everyone is born with artistic talents. Sometimes, abilities mysteriously appear after brain trauma such as a stroke, injury, tumor or surgery.

The photographed image isn't special anymore. Artists who capture realistic images in their sketches and paintings bring more to the table.

While the simple beauty of a clean line is certainly something to be cherished, so are the messy splotches of these dirty artists.

Whether using the streets as a blank canvas or masterminding 'interventions', these street artists help change the public perception of everyday urban life.

Welcome to part 2 of our fanbase artist showcase featuring urban art sculptures, paintings and photography.

Matryoshka, or Russian nesting dolls, were born in 1890 near Moscow and are now popular with artists and collectors around the world.

In this collection you will find incredibly unusual approaches to graffiti, other forms of guerrilla street art and extraordinary art made from ordinary objects.

Removing colors can have a dramatic effect on an image. These creative monochrome photographers have created breathtaking photos in black and white.

We all remember funny balloon animals made by clowns at the circus. But Jason Heckenworth takes the same balloons and makes them into amazing, unique art.