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Exploring the Differences Between Ink and Watercolor: What’s Right for You?

Water-based media are a great gateway to painting. Getting started, after all, is as easy as just adding water. But within the realm of water-soluble media, there are choices to make. We often think of watercolor paint, but it’s not all you have to choose from. Colored inks are similar to watercolor, and many artists—particularly illustrators—prefer to use them in their work. But how do they compare to watercolor paint?

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Standout Shortlisted Images of the 2026 World Food Photography Awards

The 2026 shortlist for the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® offers a vivid look at how food connects people across cultures and environments. Selected from thousands of entries submitted by photographers in more than 50 countries, the images reveal stories that extend far beyond the plate. The competition celebrates food in all its forms, with 27 categories ranging from growing and harvesting to cooking, sharing, and surviving.

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Portrait of a Family Torn Apart by ICE Named 2026 World Press Photo of the Year

Each year, the World Press Photo Contest recognizes the most powerful images created by photojournalists around the globe. For 2026, the organization recently announced its prestigious Photo of the Year prize along with two striking finalists, offering a sobering look at migration, conflict, and the long fight for justice. This year’s top honor goes to Separated by ICE, photographed by Carol Guzy for The Miami Herald. Taken inside the Jacob K.

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Exhibition Dives Headfirst Into Water as a Source of Everyday Enchantment

It takes care to observe the quotidian. In many ways, we must intentionally train our eyes to see what might otherwise strike us as ordinary or as a given. This act of observation anchors Claudia Keep’s practice, which revolves around everyday subjects and moments inspired by her personal archive of photographs. For her latest solo exhibition, the artist turns her gaze toward water, one of the most essential yet ubiquitous elements in our lives.

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