3 Dimensional Paper Sculptures

Cheong-ah Hwang uses paper to make awesome three-dimensional sculptures.

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Official Pixar Stamps

The United States Postal Service announced that they will release a series of Pixar image stamps in 2011. Cool!

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Distortion Candlestick

A traditional candlestick form is distorted through a 3D rendering program, rapid prototyped, then cast.
Get it here.

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Incredible 3D Chalk Drawings

Mr. Hou is a talented Chinese artist famous for his memorable 3D drawings.
For his creative street art, internet fans have labeled him the "Chalk God"

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Incredible 3D Pencil Drawings

Incredible three-dimensional art created by talented artist known as Fredo.

3D illusion is brilliantly enhanced by the inclusion of real world objects.

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Fluid Vase

The fluid vase by Fung Kwok Pan from Singapore is a customizable vase that takes its form through an interactive digital design interface. The vase’s form simulates the moving fluid, something that is directly linked to the function of a vase. 

Users can specify various aspects of the design to create a unique one off edition for themselves. Adjustments like the speed and volume of water used can be altered and 

the final design is created through 3d printing technologies. 

The digital simulations are based on video of flowing water captured through high speed cameras.

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Pixel Steve Jobs Bust

"A full-color, high-quality 3D-printed bust of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, modeled and textured in a retro 3D pixel style by the Dutch Sevensheaven design studio. "

Buy it here.

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One Paper Sheet Sculptures

Peter Callesen has somehow amazingly managed to create beautiful sculptures using one sheet of paper.

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3D Illusion To Slow Down Traffic

Preventable, BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, and the District of West Vancouver have launched a 3D illusion geared to make drivers slow down at high-risk intersections.

An optical illusion of a little girl chasing a ball has been installed.
The 3D illusion rises up gradually from about 100 feet away and fades away by the time a driver approaches.

Warning signs leading up to the illusion were installed to prepare drivers.
The goal is to draw attention to the risk of children running onto the road.

More info here.

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3D Portraits Made From Phone Books

Alex Queral creates amazing three-dimensional portraits by carving faces of famous people into recycled phone books.

Using a very sharp knife, the artist carefully peels away the pages like the skin of an onion to reveal the portrait within.

More details here.

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