George Redhawk | Surrealist Animated GIFs Art

American artist🎨 George Redhawk creates eerily beautiful gifs even though he's legally blind.

With help from computer software, the designer utilizes the art of gif-making to show others how he sees the world as a man who suddenly lost his sight.

"It’s an artistic expression of the confusion I go through with my vision loss", Redhawk told The Creators Project. "Not enough data getting sent to the brain, and it tries to fill in the blanks with false information, so you can’t trust what your eyes or brain are telling you".

The result is an impressive collection of moving art, called The World Through My Eyes !

American artist🎨 George Redhawk creates eerily beautiful gifs even though he's legally blind.

With help from computer software, the designer utilizes the art of gif-making to show others how he sees the world as a man who suddenly lost his sight.

"It’s an artistic expression of the confusion I go through with my vision loss", Redhawk told The Creators Project. "Not enough data getting sent to the brain, and it tries to fill in the blanks with false information, so you can’t trust what your eyes or brain are telling you".

The result is an impressive collection of moving art, called The World Through My Eyes !

George Dunlop Leslie | Genre painter

George Dunlop Leslie (1835-1921) was an British Genre painter, author and illustrator.

Leslie was born into an artistic family, his father was the notable genre painter Charles Robert Leslie RA, and his uncle Robert Leslie was a marine artist.

He studied art first at Cary's Art Academy, then from 1854 at the Royal Academy. His first exhibition at the Academy was in 1859 and he showed his work every year thereafter. He became an Associate (ARA) in 1868 and a full Royal Academician (RA) in 1876.

George Dunlop Leslie (1835-1921) was an British Genre painter, author and illustrator.

Leslie was born into an artistic family, his father was the notable genre painter Charles Robert Leslie RA, and his uncle Robert Leslie was a marine artist.

He studied art first at Cary's Art Academy, then from 1854 at the Royal Academy. His first exhibition at the Academy was in 1859 and he showed his work every year thereafter. He became an Associate (ARA) in 1868 and a full Royal Academician (RA) in 1876.

Salon de Paris, 1667-1890 | Art History

Hubert Robert | The Grande Galerie of the Louvre, 1801

The Salon de Paris beginning in 1667 was the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

For almost 150 years (c.1740-1890), the Salon was the most prestigious annual or biannual art event in the world.

As a result, its influence on French painting - in particular artistic style, painterly conventions and the reputation of artists - was enormous.

At the 1761 Salon, thirty-three painters, nine sculptors, and eleven engravers contributed.

From 1881 onward, it has been managed by the Société des Artistes Français.

Hubert Robert | The Grande Galerie of the Louvre, 1801

The Salon de Paris beginning in 1667 was the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

For almost 150 years (c.1740-1890), the Salon was the most prestigious annual or biannual art event in the world.

As a result, its influence on French painting - in particular artistic style, painterly conventions and the reputation of artists - was enormous.

At the 1761 Salon, thirty-three painters, nine sculptors, and eleven engravers contributed.

From 1881 onward, it has been managed by the Société des Artistes Français.

Dominic Davison, 1972 | Romantic painter

Dominic Davison was born in London and now lives in Buckinghamshire, UK where he gets his inspiration for his idyllic and romantic scenes. He has been creating art for many years and in this time built up a loyal fan base, which now spans worldwide.

Prior to joining MGL he worked as a freelance artist, having his work published in magazines such as '3D Artist', and 'Advanced Photoshop'.

Dominic Davison was born in London and now lives in Buckinghamshire, UK where he gets his inspiration for his idyllic and romantic scenes. He has been creating art for many years and in this time built up a loyal fan base, which now spans worldwide.

Prior to joining MGL he worked as a freelance artist, having his work published in magazines such as '3D Artist', and 'Advanced Photoshop'.

Antonio Rotta (1828-1903) | Genre painter

Antonio Rotta was an Italian painter🎨, mainly of genre🎨 subjects.

Rotta was born on 28 February 1828 in Gorizia in the Kingdom of Illyria.

He enrolled at the Accademia Reale di Belle Arti of Venice, where he studied under Ludovico Lipparini.

His early genre paintings of Venetian scenes were followed by a number of religious and history paintings, among them Tiziano istruisce "Irene di Spilimbergo" ("Titian teaching Irene of Spilimberg").

Antonio Rotta was an Italian painter🎨, mainly of genre🎨 subjects.

Rotta was born on 28 February 1828 in Gorizia in the Kingdom of Illyria.

He enrolled at the Accademia Reale di Belle Arti of Venice, where he studied under Ludovico Lipparini.

His early genre paintings of Venetian scenes were followed by a number of religious and history paintings, among them Tiziano istruisce "Irene di Spilimbergo" ("Titian teaching Irene of Spilimberg").

Raoul Dufy | Fauve painter

French painter in oil and watercolour, illustrator and designer, Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) was born at Le Havre. Took a job in commerce but also began in 1892 to attend evening classes at the municipal Ecole des Beaux-Arts, where he met Othon Friesz.

Awarded a scholarship in 1900 and went to Paris where he studied for four years under Bonnat at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.

Influenced at first by the Impressionists, then from 1905 by the Fauve style of Matisse and began to work in richer colours.

French painter in oil and watercolour, illustrator and designer, Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) was born at Le Havre. Took a job in commerce but also began in 1892 to attend evening classes at the municipal Ecole des Beaux-Arts, where he met Othon Friesz.

Awarded a scholarship in 1900 and went to Paris where he studied for four years under Bonnat at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.

Influenced at first by the Impressionists, then from 1905 by the Fauve style of Matisse and began to work in richer colours.

Giuseppe De Nittis | La Belle Epoque

Giuseppe De Nittis (1846-1884) was one of the most important Italian painters of the 19th century, whose work merges the styles of Salon art and Impressionism.

De Nittis exhibited twelve paintings in the Exposition Universelle of 1878, and was awarded a gold medal.

In that same year he received the Légion d’honneur.

Giuseppe De Nittis (1846-1884) was one of the most important Italian painters of the 19th century, whose work merges the styles of Salon art and Impressionism.

De Nittis exhibited twelve paintings in the Exposition Universelle of 1878, and was awarded a gold medal.

In that same year he received the Légion d’honneur.

Rob Hefferan, 1968 | Ballet Dancers

Brave, forward thinking and always challenging, British painter Rob Hefferan experiments with themes, moods and styles to create thought provoking visual statements that inspire us to see beyond our limited and cultural frames of reference.

Whether working with chalk pastels, oils or acrylics, Rob’s ability and innate flair see him capture life as it is lived.

His sensitive capacity to see beyond our masks and reveal the touching truth of who we really are is a testament to his deep insight.

Brave, forward thinking and always challenging, British painter Rob Hefferan experiments with themes, moods and styles to create thought provoking visual statements that inspire us to see beyond our limited and cultural frames of reference.

Whether working with chalk pastels, oils or acrylics, Rob’s ability and innate flair see him capture life as it is lived.

His sensitive capacity to see beyond our masks and reveal the touching truth of who we really are is a testament to his deep insight.

F. Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915) Landscape / Genre painter

Francis Hopkinson Smith was a United States🎨 author, artist and engineer.

He built the foundation for the Statue of Liberty, wrote many famous stories and received awards🎨 for his paintings.

Smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland, a descendant of Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He graduated from the Boys' Latin School of Maryland.

Francis Hopkinson Smith was a United States🎨 author, artist and engineer.

He built the foundation for the Statue of Liberty, wrote many famous stories and received awards🎨 for his paintings.

Smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland, a descendant of Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He graduated from the Boys' Latin School of Maryland.

Alix Aymé (1894-1989)

Alix Angèle Marguerite Hava born in Marseille in 1894, studied drawing and music at the Conservatory of Toulouse. A prodigy, gifted in music as well as art, at the age of fifteen she won a gold medal in piano and considered a musical career before becoming a painter.

After her graduation from the Conservatory, she moved to Paris where she became a pupil, and then a colleague, of the important Nabi painter🎨 Maurice Denis.

In 1910 she collaborated with Denis on the decoration of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Later she worked in the Studios of Sacred Art founded by Maurice Denis and Georges Devallières in 1919.

Alix Angèle Marguerite Hava born in Marseille in 1894, studied drawing and music at the Conservatory of Toulouse. A prodigy, gifted in music as well as art, at the age of fifteen she won a gold medal in piano and considered a musical career before becoming a painter.

After her graduation from the Conservatory, she moved to Paris where she became a pupil, and then a colleague, of the important Nabi painter🎨 Maurice Denis.

In 1910 she collaborated with Denis on the decoration of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Later she worked in the Studios of Sacred Art founded by Maurice Denis and Georges Devallières in 1919.

Firmin Girard (1838-1921) Academic painter

Marie-François Firmin-Girard, known as Firmin-Girard, was a painter of history, religious subjects, genre scenes, portraits, landscapes, still lifes and flowers.

Firmin-Girard entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts at the tender age of 16 before continuing his studies at Gleyre’s atelier.

He made his debut at the Paris Salon at the age of 21 where his choice of exhibits showed him to be a talented young man, however as yet to find a defining style.

Marie-François Firmin-Girard, known as Firmin-Girard, was a painter of history, religious subjects, genre scenes, portraits, landscapes, still lifes and flowers.

Firmin-Girard entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts at the tender age of 16 before continuing his studies at Gleyre’s atelier.

He made his debut at the Paris Salon at the age of 21 where his choice of exhibits showed him to be a talented young man, however as yet to find a defining style.

John Pitre, 1942 | Visinoary / Surrealist painter

Educated in the fine arts at the prestigious Art Students League in New York City, John Pitre, evolved to become a master of Fantasy and Surrealism🎨. Pitre has been a significant influence in the art world for over thirty years, and carries the distinction of being one of the most widely published artists in modern history.

Educated in the fine arts at the prestigious Art Students League in New York City, John Pitre, evolved to become a master of Fantasy and Surrealism🎨. Pitre has been a significant influence in the art world for over thirty years, and carries the distinction of being one of the most widely published artists in modern history.

Andrei Belichenko / Maria Boohtiyarova | Figurative painters

Andrei Belichenko / Андрей Беличенко and Maria Boohtiyarova / Мария Бахтиярова are two contemporary Russian artists, known for working in the Figurative style.

Andrei Belichenko (Karaganda, Kazakhstan, 1974) is a graduate of the Republican Art School in 1990, and after school - the Academy of Arts. Andrei studied in the Graphic Department of the Academy of Arts.

Andrei Belichenko / Андрей Беличенко and Maria Boohtiyarova / Мария Бахтиярова are two contemporary Russian artists, known for working in the Figurative style.

Andrei Belichenko (Karaganda, Kazakhstan, 1974) is a graduate of the Republican Art School in 1990, and after school - the Academy of Arts. Andrei studied in the Graphic Department of the Academy of Arts.

Henri Biva | Naturalist painter

Henri Biva (1848-1928) was a French artist, known for his landscape paintings and still lifes.

He focused primarily on the western suburbs of Paris, painting outdoors in the plein-air tradition; his style ranging between Post-Impressionism and Realism with a strong Naturalist component.

Henri Biva (1848-1928) was a French artist, known for his landscape paintings and still lifes.

He focused primarily on the western suburbs of Paris, painting outdoors in the plein-air tradition; his style ranging between Post-Impressionism and Realism with a strong Naturalist component.

Sir Thomas Lawrence | Romantic painter

Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was the leading British portrait painter of the early 19th century, portraying most of the important personalities of the day in his polished and flattering style.

He was a child prodigy and largely self-taught; at the age of 10 he was making accomplished portraits in crayon.

He was influenced by Sir Joshua Reynolds during his youth; his style developed very little throughout his life.

Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was the leading British portrait painter of the early 19th century, portraying most of the important personalities of the day in his polished and flattering style.

He was a child prodigy and largely self-taught; at the age of 10 he was making accomplished portraits in crayon.

He was influenced by Sir Joshua Reynolds during his youth; his style developed very little throughout his life.

Paul Peel | Academic painter

Paul Peel (1860-1892) was a Canadian academic painter. Having won a medal at the 1890 Paris Salon, he became one of the first Canadian artists to receive international recognition in his lifetime.

Peel was born in London, Ontario, and received his art training from his father from a young age.

Later he studied under William Lees Judson and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Thomas Eakins.

Paul Peel (1860-1892) was a Canadian academic painter. Having won a medal at the 1890 Paris Salon, he became one of the first Canadian artists to receive international recognition in his lifetime.

Peel was born in London, Ontario, and received his art training from his father from a young age.

Later he studied under William Lees Judson and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Thomas Eakins.

Gustave Loiseau | Post-impressionist painter

Gustave Loiseau was born in Paris, 3rd October 1865; he was to become one of the foremost of Post-Impressionist painters. Following his military service and having worked for the family firm, Loiseau visited Pont Aven in 1890, where he worked under the tutelage of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), following the latter’s return from his first visit to Tahiti.

Although taught by Gauguin, Loiseau was a disciple of Claude Monet (1840-1926), adopting a Post-Impressionist style that owed a significant debt to Monet, seen clearly in his views along the Seine, his portrayals of the cliffs at Dieppe and Étretat and the towns and landscapes of the Dordogne Valley.

In 1893 Loiseau first exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Indépendants and in 1895 at the Salon Nationale.

Gustave Loiseau was born in Paris, 3rd October 1865; he was to become one of the foremost of Post-Impressionist painters. Following his military service and having worked for the family firm, Loiseau visited Pont Aven in 1890, where he worked under the tutelage of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), following the latter’s return from his first visit to Tahiti.

Although taught by Gauguin, Loiseau was a disciple of Claude Monet (1840-1926), adopting a Post-Impressionist style that owed a significant debt to Monet, seen clearly in his views along the Seine, his portrayals of the cliffs at Dieppe and Étretat and the towns and landscapes of the Dordogne Valley.

In 1893 Loiseau first exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Indépendants and in 1895 at the Salon Nationale.

Dirk Smorenberg (1883-1960) | Art Déco painter

Dirk Smorenberg is considered as one of the few Dutch Art Déco🎨 painters.

Smorenberg was born in Alkmaar, North Holland. He started painting in 1906 on a professional base.

He travelled to St. Ives as an artist/painter in the beginning of the World War I.

He also worked in Switzerland not far from Montreux and in 1910-1911 in the USA.

Dirk Smorenberg is considered as one of the few Dutch Art Déco🎨 painters.

Smorenberg was born in Alkmaar, North Holland. He started painting in 1906 on a professional base.

He travelled to St. Ives as an artist/painter in the beginning of the World War I.

He also worked in Switzerland not far from Montreux and in 1910-1911 in the USA.

Simon Balyon, 1965 | Romantic painter

Contemporary Dutch master🎨 Simon Balyon, has long studied the Masters in many European museums and his interest includes the painters from the The Hague School.

Balyon was influenced by the Impressionistic and Romantic schools, which is inspiration for his own art work.

Simon Balyon was born in The Hague, the Netherlands and developed a passion for painting at an early age.

Contemporary Dutch master🎨 Simon Balyon, has long studied the Masters in many European museums and his interest includes the painters from the The Hague School.

Balyon was influenced by the Impressionistic and Romantic schools, which is inspiration for his own art work.

Simon Balyon was born in The Hague, the Netherlands and developed a passion for painting at an early age.

Alexei Harlamoff (1840-1925) | Genre painter

Alexei Alexeievich Harlamov / Алексе́й Алексе́евич Харла́мов was born in Dyachevka, near Saratov, Russia.

He enrolled as a student at the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg where he was awarded🎨 a gold medal before continuing his studies in Paris.

It was here under the influence of Léon-Joseph Florentin Bonnat (1834-1923)🎨, a Professor in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts with whom he studied that Harlamoff developed his very particular style. Bonnat, born in Bayonne on the Spanish border, had studied in Spain and subsequently Italy, and was in his early years considered to be of the Spanish School.

Alexei Alexeievich Harlamov / Алексе́й Алексе́евич Харла́мов was born in Dyachevka, near Saratov, Russia.

He enrolled as a student at the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg where he was awarded🎨 a gold medal before continuing his studies in Paris.

It was here under the influence of Léon-Joseph Florentin Bonnat (1834-1923)🎨, a Professor in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts with whom he studied that Harlamoff developed his very particular style. Bonnat, born in Bayonne on the Spanish border, had studied in Spain and subsequently Italy, and was in his early years considered to be of the Spanish School.