- Ben Heine, 28, crosses the fine line between art and reality by blending photographs with his own pencil sketches
- A randy rabbit, a beat-boxing sparrow and a woman trapped in her own nightmare are among his bizarre imaginings
- He ensures his hand is visible in every picture - to represent the connection between viewer, artist and artwork
- Ben, who studied journalism but now works as a full time artist in Brussels, has used locations worldwide
By Matt Blake
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There's something about these surreal artworks that really draws you in to their creator's imagination.
And as these inventive pictures show, Ben Heine is one of the most hands-on artists you are likely to find.
The 28-year-old Belgian blurs the line between art and reality by blending photographs of people and landscapes with his own pencil sketches.
A randy rabbit, a beat-boxing sparrow and a woman trapped in her own nightmare are among the bizarre imaginings of the Ivory Coast-born artist.
A fine line: A blonde has her polka dot dress tugged at by a bunny rabbit
He begins by taking a picture of an everyday scene then covers part of the shot with a sketch - transforming the bland backdrops into intriguing scenarios.
Part of his method involves him ensuring his hand is visible in every picture - to represent the connection between the viewer, the artist and the artwork.
Ben said: 'I find a location, then do the drawings, then take a photo to combine with the drawing. I like to stretch people's imaginations.'
Ben, who studied journalism but now works as a full time artist in Brussels, has used locations in London, Spain, Tunisia, and Belgium for his work.
A bird blares out music from a boombox around his neck: Ben begins by taking a picture of an everyday scene then covers part of the shot with a sketch - transforming the bland backdrops into intriguing scenarios
A redhead looks at a double of herself trapped in a nightmare: Ben Heine, 28, crosses the fine line between art and reality by blending photographs of people and landscapes with his own pencil sketches
Ben said: 'Drawing or taking the photo isn't really a challenge as I've been doing it a long time, but it is very time consuming.
'People are usually surprised and intrigued by my work, many want me to create a Pencil Vs Camera image with their own photos.'
Heine describes himself as a multidisciplinary visual artist who is inspired by people and nature.
A blonde looks away as a male admirer with flowers is left with a broken heart: The artist said he has been deeply influenced by Belgian Surrealism, German Expressionism, American Pop Art and Social Realism
How it is done: The 28-year-old grew up in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where he lived for seven years with his parents and three sisters before moving back to Brussels in 1990
The 28-year-old grew up in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where he lived for seven years with his parents and three sisters before moving back to Brussels in 1990.
He has become well-known for three art concepts he has been working on, including his Pencil Vs Camera project.
He always makes sure the sketch is in black and white, while the photograph is often brightly coloured to maxmise contrast.
Painstaking: Heine describes himself as a multidisciplinary visual artist who is inspired by people and nature
Ben's creations have become a internet hit - and has had a significant impact on the graphic design community.
The artist said he has been deeply influenced by Belgian Surrealism, German Expressionism, American Pop Art and Social Realism.
He has also created two other art projects for which he has become well-known for: Digital Circlism and Flesh and Acrylic.
Storm approaching: An image from Spain of a man reaching out to the skies. Ben Heine said: 'I like to stretch people's imaginations. A monkey on the underground, why not?'
Bizarre: Model Caroline Madison lies on the ground in London in another image from the gallery
Hands on: Part of his method involves him ensuring his hand is visible in every picture - to represent the connection between the viewer, the artist and the artwork
Ladder to the skies: Another image from the Pencil Vs Camera series by Belgian visual artist Ben Heine
A different perspective: As these sunflowers smile, the one in the middle screams in this picture originally taken in Spain
Rush: A monkey on the underground in this image taken in Barcelona. The animal, dressed in an suit, dashes from a train clutching a banana
Reeling in a whopper: A fisherman appears to catch an unusual trawl in this perspective-bending picture taken in Tunisia as part of the Pencil Vs Camera series by Belgian visual artist Ben Heine
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Pink reveals 'The Truth About Love' album artwork, tracklisting - Sound-Check Music
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Pink has revealed the official artwork for her new album 'The Truth About Love' as well as the full tracklisting.
The album will feature new single 'Blow Me (One Last Kiss)' as well as the curiously titled 'Slut Like You' and 'Walk Of Shame'.
'The Truth About Love' is also rumoured to feature a collaboration with retired pop star Lily Allen.
Speaking to Australia's Today Show, Pink said: "I'm excited. I think the songs are elevated and smart and fun."
Chatting some more about the album, she continued: "The motivation for this album is love and all of the different shades of it - dark, light, happy, sad, what love can motivate you to do, just all of it. Just exploring how much it can hurt and how much it can feel good. It's not cheesy."
1. Are We All We Are
2. Blow Me (One Last Kiss)
3. Try
4. Just Give Me A Reason
5. True Love
6. How Come You’re Not Here
7. Slut Like You
8. The Truth About Love
9. Beam Me Up
10. Walk Of Shame
11. Here Comes The Weekend
12. Where Did The Beat Go?
13. The Great Escape
Source: www.gigwise.com
TV star David Dickinson casts his eye over Blackburn's antiques (From Lancashire Telegraph) - Lancashire Telegraph
TV star David Dickinson casts his eye over Blackburn's antiques
10:43am Monday 23rd July 2012 in News
Antique collectors took their ‘bobby dazzlers’ to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday, to have them valued by TV expert David Dickinson.
Dickinson’s Real Deal made its visit to the town for its ninth series.
Visitors who took their items to the event were offered money on the spot from the dealer, or the possibility of taking a gamble on their lot at auction.
Last time the team was in the area, a Darwen woman got £800 from a dealer for her silver canteen of cutlery.
Source: www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
Dorset landslip: Burglars target home of Rosemary Snell - BBC News
Thieves have targeted the home of a woman who died when she was buried under a landslip.
Rosemary Snell and Michael Rolfe, from Somerset, were found inside their car near Beaminster Tunnel in Dorset on Monday last week.
Police have revealed that burglars have stolen Ms Snell's antique silver collection from her home near Crewkerne, Somerset.
The theft happened days after the discovery of the couple's bodies.
Ms Snell, 67, and Mr Rolfe, 72, from Fivehead, near Taunton, were killed on 7 July when their Skoda was flattened in a tunnel by hundreds of tonnes of mud and rubble.
They lay dead for 10 days until rescue crews uncovered their car at the entrance to the tunnel.
'Despicable crime'Police used mobile phone and credit card records to track them to the area after the couple had been reported missing.
Avon and Somerset Police said the burglary happened overnight between 20 and 21 July.
Officers fear the Women's Institute stalwart's property, including silver antiques, could be sold at car boot sales and antique fairs.
Det Ch Insp Pete Warren said: "This is a despicable crime that has been committed by someone who may have deliberately targeted the property following the national media coverage.
"The offenders forced entry at the rear of the property and took specific items that are of antique value."
He asked anyone who may have information to come forward, and urged members of the public to report any sale of antique silver items to the force.
"We have increased patrols in the area but would also ask the community to report anyone acting suspiciously to us," he added.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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