Vladimir Kush is an artist similar in style to Rob Gonzalves, although he takes a bit more fantastical of a perspective. Kush is remarkable at using simple, natural elements as fixtures in his paintings, and brings a feeling of humanity and emotion to his work.

Twisting perspectives is nothing new: Maurits Escher had been creating mind-boggling sketches since the 1930s, and other artists have either mimicked the style or given it new life. But Robert Gonsalves takes the motif and turns it on it’s head using bright colours and paint. Check out his website to see many more examples of his work.

Olaf Hajek is an illustrator in Germany, and has created artwork for editorial, advertising & fashion genres as well portraits and his own collection of personal pieces. See more of Olaf’s work on his website

Sam Nielson is a artist at Disney Interactive Studios – and his unique style of illustration can be seen in films like the animated Disney feature “Bolt”. Sam’s work captures a caracaturesque quality and cool lighting style, and delights people of all ages. Check out more of Sam’s art at his blog.

Pixellica recovers from the ‘flu and gets back on track with a selection of paintings from Javier Pacheco. Javier accomplishes a typical particle effect commonly found in digital art using traditional methods and means. Javier, apparently, likes earth-tones on his palette.

Guido Daniele has been busy since the 60s with just about every form of painting from body art to trompe l’oeil and since 2000 he began “Animal Hands,” an endeavour which has piqued interest all over the world. Daniele gives a whole new meaning to finger puppets with these finely-detailed – and, amazingly, realistic – hand paintings.