Found Objects Art Mosaics by Jane Perkins

The Mona Lisa. Highly recognizable. 

But you may not have seen her interpreted quite like this! 

A conglomeration of little what-nots arranged in a mosaic.

On closer inspection, you'll see the likes of, to "B" specific:

 buttons, bananas, Bristle Blocks, beads, bubble wands and Barbie arms!

Jane Perkins creates phenomenal art by selecting each doodad from her collection,
finding just the right item in just the right shade, then placing it in just the right spot.

Jane finds most of her tiny treasures at flea markets and yard sales.

How about this example of reusing, recycling, and re-purposing?

A quote she used on her website, so very apropos, is this one from David Mach, sculptor:

"Every artist needs to find the right material through which he can express himself."

I do believe that Jane has found hers!

Sunflowers, after Van Gogh

Girl with a Pearl Earring, after Vermeer

Orange Marilyn 2, after Warhol

Einstein 2

Afghan Girl

Here's Jane's website!

Want more "Mona Lisa" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring?"

Visit my recent post, Faber Castell Spiral Art by Chan Hwee Chong!

With my thanks, Bev! :)

Images used with direct permission from Jane Perkins.

Faber Castell Spiral Art by Chan Hwee Chong

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"Girl with the Pearl Earring", by Johannes Vermeer, is a popular painting. 

As is the case with many other classics, it has often been re-interpreted. 

Never before, I'd guess, quite like this. 

Get ready to be astounded! 

Flabbergasted.

Stupefied.

This YouTube video shows artist Chan Hwee Chong, from Beijing, China, doing his thing.

Using one of the art world's favorite tools, a Faber Castell pen,

he re-creates a masterpiece in just one long spiral stroke. 

Now look at his completed version of "The Girl with the Pearl Earring".

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Here's Vincent Van Gogh's "Self Portrait", and then Chan Hwee Chong's spiral version.

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He even manages to include the swirls in the background.

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How about the very well-recognized "Mona Lisa", by Leonardo da Vinci?

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Faber Castell is known for the precision of its pens; 

this art certainly puts to rest any arguments to the contrary.

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I don't think I've ever said "Wow" so many times in a row!

 I picture Vermeer, Van Gogh, and Da Vinci looking over the shoulder of 

Chan Hwee Chong as he draws their respective works. 

Can't help but wonder how they would react!