Nathan Wyburn is a contemporary pop culture artist known for his unique portraits, which he creates using everything but paint. Nathan gets creative with coffee, lipstick, ketchup, and other materials. He also puts together collages using images of the person he chooses to portray.His subjects are usually well-known celebrities like Jason Momoa, the Jonas Brothers, and others, many of whom Nathan has met in real life!So, without further ado, we invite you to explore Nathan’s incredible gallery of works and make sure to read the interview with the artist added down below!More info:Instagram|youtube.com|x.com|Facebook|tiktok.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Nathan Wyburn is a contemporary pop culture artist known for his unique portraits, which he creates using everything but paint. Nathan gets creative with coffee, lipstick, ketchup, and other materials. He also puts together collages using images of the person he chooses to portray.
His subjects are usually well-known celebrities like Jason Momoa, the Jonas Brothers, and others, many of whom Nathan has met in real life!
So, without further ado, we invite you to explore Nathan’s incredible gallery of works and make sure to read the interview with the artist added down below!
More info:Instagram|youtube.com|x.com|Facebook|tiktok.com
This post may includeaffiliate links.
“Portrait made using a stamp of her favorite swear word… on pages of her new book!”
In an interview withBored Panda, Nathan shared more about himself and his background.“I’m an artist from Wales in the UK, who specialises mostly in creating iconic pop culture artworks using unconventional materials. These often include food items and everyday things you may use without thinking they could be utilised for art. It’s been my full-time profession for over a decade and it’s an absolute dream come true to travel the world and create art every day of my life.”
In an interview withBored Panda, Nathan shared more about himself and his background.
“I’m an artist from Wales in the UK, who specialises mostly in creating iconic pop culture artworks using unconventional materials. These often include food items and everyday things you may use without thinking they could be utilised for art. It’s been my full-time profession for over a decade and it’s an absolute dream come true to travel the world and create art every day of my life.”
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A portrait created entirely using images of all previous Doctors in Doctor Who before him.
“Portrait collaged entirely using the covers of his records over his career!”
The playfulness of using anything and everything to make art keeps me and my audience excited as to what’s coming next. I now get to work with some of the biggest brands and stars in the world! Including presenting work to Mariah Carey, Tom Holland, and Logan Paul!”
“I created it entirely using fake blood fingerprints and handprints!”
Nathan uses unconventional materials like coffee, chocolate, and lipstick in his art; therefore, we wanted to know what inspired him to work with these everyday items, and how they help tell each piece’s story.“Every piece relates to the person I’m creating in some way. It can be a breaking news story, a stereotype or character trait of that person or simply a song lyric or movie quote. Inspiration for new works comes from everywhere. When you don’t limit yourself as to what can be used for art, then the world really is your playground. I love it! It can be silly and fun, and sometimes even hold a more powerful, meaningful message,” explained Nathan.
Nathan uses unconventional materials like coffee, chocolate, and lipstick in his art; therefore, we wanted to know what inspired him to work with these everyday items, and how they help tell each piece’s story.
“Every piece relates to the person I’m creating in some way. It can be a breaking news story, a stereotype or character trait of that person or simply a song lyric or movie quote. Inspiration for new works comes from everywhere. When you don’t limit yourself as to what can be used for art, then the world really is your playground. I love it! It can be silly and fun, and sometimes even hold a more powerful, meaningful message,” explained Nathan.
Lipstick portrait.
“It’s crafted using police tape referencing some of her onscreen characters, including Kate in Line of Duty!”
Nathan also told us more about his creative process.“The basics are always drawing, sketching outlines and planning the materials. Understanding how long things take to dry, how much of it you need to make each piece really unique. I have quite a short attention span so I like to work very quick. I think the energy I put into each artwork can be seen in the brush strokes and splashes - whether it’s with paint or ketchup!”
Nathan also told us more about his creative process.
“The basics are always drawing, sketching outlines and planning the materials. Understanding how long things take to dry, how much of it you need to make each piece really unique. I have quite a short attention span so I like to work very quick. I think the energy I put into each artwork can be seen in the brush strokes and splashes - whether it’s with paint or ketchup!”
A collage made out of images of Mr Doodle throughout his career.
Portraits made from toast and marmite.
When asked if there are any new materials or themes Nathan is excited to try, he wrote: “Always. I never limit myself. I love working on a large scale so I think that’s where I’ll focus my attention next. Maybe break a world record for the largest ever portrait created? Who knows!”
“His portrait is collaged entirely using images of him on stage with his live music and every single movie he’s ever starred in!”
Collage made from screengrabs.
Lastly, Nathan added: “More than anything, I like to get across the message that art is good for all us. No matter your skill level, age, background, and especially what material you’re using. Just create! Let the energy flow and magic happens.”
Painted with their waffle house inspired chocolatey food art portraits.
A portrait created entirely from colored lipsticks (and kisses).
Lipstick kisses art.
Painted with lipstick.
Painted using mustard and ketchup.
Made using Tennessee bbq sauce.
Portrait created using rags (and some little plastic bones).
Coffee portrait.
Portrait, crafted entirely from the charcoal of a bonfire.
Portrait made using blackberry pie.
“A piece of my art, commissioned using lipstick!”
Created using Frank’s Hot Sauce!
Painted with coffee.
“Presenting Lita with her machete (no paint brush) painting!”
Portrait created entirely using lipstick and kisses!
“A collage of his entire life and career to date!”
“Flying saucers” sweets art!
Portrait made using lipstick.
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Tomato ketchup portrait.
Portrait, crafted entirely from tape.
Murder on the Dancefloor inspired blood red glitter art.
Portrait collaged together using chopped-up images of The Mona Lisa, celebrating Billy’s new album #BlackMonaLisa.
Created with coffee.
Lipstick kisses portrait.
Made using jam tarts.
Coffee art.
Collage created using all their listeners.
Golden glitter artwork that reflects the iconic TINA The Musical London poster.
“The message of love on my golden glitter portrait.”
portrait collaged up of all the @stockaitkenwaterman hits!!
Lipstick art.
Sugar art.
Portrait made with coffee.
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