Art

May 28, 2024

Miniature Artist Transforms Household Objects Into Tiny Scenes Full of Whimsy and Wonder

Artist Tatsuya Tanaka continues to immerse us in the whimsical world of his creative miniatures. Having devoted himself to building these tiny scenes every single day for the last 13 years, his creations are as exciting and fresh as ever. As charming as his miniature art is, the true beauty of his ongoing art project lies in his materials of choice.

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May 24, 2024

18 Best Drawing Pencils for Professionals and Beginners Who Love to Sketch

In most creative fields, it's impossible to get away from one important tool—a pencil. It doesn't matter if you're an architect, a professional fine artist, or you're just learning to draw; a good graphite pencil is an essential part of any artist's supplies. And while we've gone over how to select the best colored pencils, there are a whole other set of considerations when thinking about the right graphite pencil to add to your collection.

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May 21, 2024

Monet Painting Sells For $38.4 Million in New York

This year is already shaping up to be an incredibly popular one for works by world-renowned late painter Claude Monet. In March, the Impressionist's Seine River masterpiece sold for an impressive $18.5 million at auction. And now, just two months later, one of his picturesque hay bale paintings sold for a staggering $38.4 million, leading the New York City auction it was purchased at.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.