Posts by Katie Hosmer

Photography
April 25, 2014

Expressive Black and White Long-Exposure Landscapes

Fine art photographer Vassilis Tangoulis finds the mystery and magic within everyday landscapes and translates those moments into visually complex black and white photographs. His beautifully contemplative, simple scenes feature dramatic lighting, textured details, perfect symmetry, and crisp reflections. The Greece-based artist is open to both color and black and white photography, but the majority of his work is in black and white.

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Oil Painting
April 11, 2014

Gorgeous Open-Impressionism Paintings of Colorful Landscapes by Erin Hanson

Artist Erin Hanson has always had an affinity for painting, but she didn't pursue her full time artistic career until she was living in Las Vegas and rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon. The breathtaking scenes throughout the land prompted Hanson to develop a goal of producing one painting per week. For the past eight years, she has stuck to that goal and continues to create stunning oil landscapes filled with a sense of wonder.

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Photography
April 3, 2014

Beautifully Candid Moments in Italy Throughout the 1980’s

Photographer Charles H. Traub recently released this beautiful series of work, Dolce Via, that transports viewers back in time to Italy in the 1980's. Throughout the decade, the artist frequently visited Italy and during that time, he captured candid moments of people and places through his lens. With an American gaze, Traub documented the culture, fashion trends, and lifestyle of Italians from Milan to Marsala.

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Art
March 30, 2014

Charmingly Detailed Illustrations That Are Smaller than a Penny

With incredible precision, California-based artist Sam Larson produces tiny illustrations that are no larger than a penny. To prove it, he places a penny right next to the drawings and documents them on Instagram. In the images, Larson manages to include great details, color, and shading that require close inspection to fully appreciate. His variety of scenes feature mountains, rivers, bison, cowboys, and many Western styles.

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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.