For this Feature I have gathered a number of incredible artworks that stretch the notion of what a portrait is. If you like what you see, please support the artists who created these beautiful portraits by faving and commenting on their works! Also be sure to check out the Featured section of the Ugly-Mugs-Portrait group [link] for more mind-blowing portrait works!

Here are some recent finds I have come across that give unique artistic perspectives of nature. Some of these works are based on a realistic interpretation of nature -- others take it a step farther with a surreal or fantasy slant.

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Spread Some DA Love, No. 63

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I founded. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)

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Spread Some DA Love, No. 62

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I founded. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)

For this feature I have picked some amazing "one color wonders" (black and white or other color) images from the Ugly-Mug-Portraits group [link]

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Spread Some DA Love, No. 61

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I recently started. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)

Spread Some DA Love, No. 60

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I recently started. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)

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Spread Some DA Love, No. 59

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I recently started. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)  

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Spread Some DA Love, Part 58

For this installment of recently selected "favorite faves" I thought I'd concentrate on some of the incredible off the wall/creative/different portrait works I have come across. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

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Spread Some DA Love, Part 57

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I recently started. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)  


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Here's to the crazy ones.


The misfits.


The rebels.


The troublemakers.


The round pegs in the square holes.


The ones who see things differently.


They're not fond of rules.


And they have no respect for the status quo.


You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.


About the only thing you can't do is ignore them.


Because they change things.


They invent.


They imagine.


They heal.


They explore.


They create.


They inspire.


They push the human race forward.


Maybe they have to be crazy.


How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art?


Or sit in silence and hear a song that's never been written?


Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?


While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.


Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Spread Some DA Love, Part 56

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I recently started. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)  

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Is there no greater artist than nature herself? We see her brilliant works everywhere -- spectacular sunsets and sunrises, serene mountain-scapes, beautiful waterfalls and rivers, and, of course, meadows of flowers and forests of trees. For this journal feature I have selected works by photomanip artists (myself included) whose art, while being man-made, leave little doubt where the inspiration for it came from.

At the Ugly Mug Portraits Group [link] we take great pride in having unique, creative, "out there" portrait works. Our goal is to push the limits of what a portrait is, and then push it some more. These recent additions to the group are an excellent example of the cutting edge artworks displayed in the various galleries.

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Also submitted as a news story [link]

Spread Some DA Love, Part 55

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I recently started. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)

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Spread Some DA Love, Part 54

Below is the latest installment of my "favorite faves" -- the best, in my opinion, of works I faved recently. Some of these pieces you have no doubt seen; others you may be viewing for the first time. If you come across something you like please let the artist know -- give them some DA love in the form of faves and comments; also take a look at their galleries -- you might like their work so much you'll want to watch them!

Remember, everyone could use a little more DA love!

(Many of the works shown below are included in the galleries of two groups I recently started. Visit Ugly-Mug-Portraits [link] and Surreal-Landscapes [link] to view even more incredible art created by very talented DA artists in need of your support!)

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Also submitted as a news story [link]