Inspiration: Anatomy and Vanitas

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This morning I re-discovered my love for Vanitas still life. I remember that back when I had art history, I found it one of the most interesting subjects and was in awe by how beautiful and creepy it was at the same time. And of course the realism. The beautiful shine of glasses and jewellery and gorgeous colors of the soft flowers. 

Right now I'm working on a project inspired by both vanitas still lifes and anatomy (of both humans and animals) and I wanted to share some inspiration. <3

Omnia Vanitas

by Frederik Ruysch

by Toru Kamei (love his work!!) 

Also loving this work by Nicole Natri, an artist I came across while browsing through old anatomy pictures.

And lets not forget about these Hello Kitty Anatomy Toys I will be forever drooling over..

xoxo