Since then, Bal has amassed more than 600,000 Instagram followers and it’s clear to see why.

His playful shadow art illustrations are made by combining shadows cast from everyday objects with hand … Making shadow puppets on a wall is a childhood game we’re all familiar with, but Belgian filmmaker and artist Vincent Bal turns it into an art form. Join a community of like-minded readers who are passionate about contemporary art, help support our interview series, gain access to partner discounts, and much more.

While sitting at his desk, he suddenly noticed how the shadow of a teacup looked like a little elephant, so he completed the image with a few pen lines.
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Vincent Bal: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Etsy, Artist Turns Random Shadows of Everyday Objects Into Playful Doodles of Whimsical Figures, Clever Street Artist Paints Fake Shadows to Playfully Trick Passersby, Photographer Mom Playfully Transforms Daughter’s Shadows into Dream-Like Scenes, How to Capture Bold and Beautiful Photographs Using Shadows. Bal also has a published book of his illustrations, now available on Amazon.

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In the mean time, you can see more of his work on Instagram and purchase signed prints of his illustrations on Etsy. The inspiration for the illustrated works of Belgian filmmaker and illustrator Vincent Bal () comes from the shadows cast by everyday objects and detritus from the world around him.Bits of trash and spare items from his home are reimagined as curvy outlines for a cast of characters that range from a young girl in a rainstorm to DJ in his flow. Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing.


Shadowology artwork by Vincent BaI. He took a picture and shared it on Instagram. We’re also on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flipboard. This post may contain affiliate links.

In one image, the shadow from a key is reimagined as a DJ’s headset, and in another, a pair of scissors creates the perfectly shaped cast for a cowboy mid-shoot-out.

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Bal is currently working on the Shadowology live-action film that incorporates his shadow drawings. His imaginative shadow drawings are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Find out how by becoming a Patron. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Neural Networks Create a Disturbing Record of Natural History in AI-Generated Illustrations by Sofia Crespo, Meticulous Illustrations Document the Flora and Fauna Observed throughout the Devon Countryside, Rich Portraits Illustrated by Uli Knörzer Capture Subjects’ Idiosyncrasies through Colored Pencil, Vintage-Style Illustrations Merge Animals, Insects, and Botanics to Form Bizarre Hybrid Creatures, Page Through a Fantastical Compendium of the World’s First Color Illustrations of Marine Life, Monumental Ballpoint Pen Portraits Are Rendered on Vintage Collateral by Artist Mark Powell, Shapely Shadows Reimagined as Quirky Illustrations by Vincent Bal, Artist Vincent Bal Turns the Shadows of Everyday Objects into Ingenious Illustrations, Full Trailer for ‘Loving Vincent,’ a Feature-Length Film Animated by 62,450 Oil Paintings, Drawing With Shadows: Illustrator Guy Larsen Creates Portraits From the Shadows of Crumpled Paper, Loving Vincent: The First Feature-Length Painted Animation Will Explore the Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh, A Transfixing Animation Utilizes the Optical Illusions of Pareidolia to Parallel Two Narratives About Birth.

find out all the juicy details; bio; Films. Each one reveals the surprising scenes that can be made with a simple object and clever lighting. The reaction from his followers was so positive that he challenged himself to make a shadow doodle every day, and he hasn’t stopped since. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. aan zee; tour de france; the bloody olive; long.

Making shadow puppets on a wall is a childhood game we’re all familiar with, but Belgian filmmaker and artist Vincent Bal turns it into an art form. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? It's amazing to see all the treasures hidden in the shadows of everyday objects! 921 talking about this. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. Bal also offers prints of his illustrations on Etsy. Other items, such as a textured glass, create the perfect sun-dappled texture for a backyard pool, and colored glass is brilliantly used to create brightly hued shadow casts. Colossal is hosted by (mt) Media Temple VPS Hosting.

As our patron, you’ll become a member and join us in our effort to support the arts. The inspiration for the illustrated works of Belgian filmmaker and illustrator Vincent Bal (previously) comes from the shadows cast by everyday objects and detritus from the world around him. For the full collection click here. Highlights below. commercials.

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His playful shadow art illustrations are made by combining shadows cast from everyday objects with hand-drawn doodles to create a variety of charming characters.

Want to advertise with us? You can support the creation of the film on Cinecrowd, and see more of his animations on Instagram. Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Other items, like a textured glass, create the perfect sun-spotted water for a backyard pool.