Here are some stunning artworks adorning cups of coffee that look too good to drink.They are the work of a young barista who serves up miniature masterpieces to his customers..Lee Kang Bin , in his 20s, is one of the talented coffee artists expanding the latte art scene in Korea.He calls his work Creamart.He uses a thin metal rod and a palette of food dyes to transform latte froth into amazing canvasses for his work.His pieces have included Vincent van Goghís Starry Night, flowers, ships, animals and even Belle and the Beast from Disneyís Beauty and the Beast animated film.Such is the demand for his work, he needs advance warning at the C.Through cafÈ which he owns in Seoul , to create his art to order.The one thin that does not require advance warning is a cuddly bear face.His work can take anywhere from one minute to one hour but he said the most important thing was to put his heart into it.He added:î ìI wanted to surpass the limitations of traditional latte art by introducing colours and a wider range of designs. I hope to breathe new life into an otherwise isolated path in the industry.îSouth Korea is the 11th largest coffee market in the world and the industry has grown significantly over the past five years. Part of the reason has been attributed to coffee artists such as Lee. # CREAMART
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