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May 13, 2023

Artist Creates Intricate Metal Armor for Cats and Mice Inspired by World History

The rivalry between cats and mice is as old as time. Can you picture seeing historical artifacts related to their feud, just like you would in a museum? A Canadian artist's work gets pretty close to that. Jeff de Boer creates exquisitely detailed metal armor for cats and mice inspired by ancient cultures and historical periods.

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May 12, 2023

Visit Studio BE in New Orleans for a Look at Black Art and Culture in the Big Easy

New Orleans is a place of incredible culture.

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May 11, 2023

Graffiti-Style Characters With Expressive Big Eyes Explore One’s Inner Child

Made in a distinctive graffiti style, Jasmin Siddiqui's paintings look as though they were plucked straight off the streets.

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May 10, 2023

Ethereal Street Art of a Woman in a Flower Crown Pops Up in London Underpass

After a two-year break from creating outdoor work in the UK, British street art duo SNIK is back. While the World Decays is the title of this mural, which sits in an underpass in South East London. Organized by London Calling Blog, the portrait of a woman in a flower crown is executed using stencils in their halftone style.

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May 10, 2023

See Why People Are Loving This Online Class That Will Teach You How to Draw Architecture

When it comes to buying things on the internet, reviews are a big help.

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May 7, 2023

Classic-Inspired Ceramic Vessels Are Decorated With 360 Degrees of Stories

For centuries, pottery has not only served as functional tools but also as works of art.

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May 7, 2023

Lyrical Illustrations Celebrate the Diversity of Wildlife and the Joy of Observation

Before photography, it was up to artists to document plants and animals in scientific illustrations. Poland-based artist Vitor Velez draws inspiration from this age-old practice in his series of mixed-media illustrations. Using a combination of colored pencils, pens, and watercolors, he captures a breadth of wildlife. From foxes to whales, these drawings cover a variety of species.

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May 6, 2023

Lyrical Illustrations Adorn Ceramic Dishes With Folk Art-Inspired Stories

Ordinary plates and bowls are transformed into works of art by Christina Sutton, aka Little Bird Painting.

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May 4, 2023

How to Combine Drawing and Writing Into Deeply Personal Art Journals

You might have heard that keeping a journal is a great way to record your thoughts and understand your emotions.

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May 4, 2023

Are You a Contemporary Art Connoisseur? [Quiz]

For this week's quiz, we wanted to put your love of contemporary art to the test. Over the past 40 years, the art world has expanded and grown in so many ways that it can be hard to keep up. From giant public murals to thrilling performance art, the ways that creators express themselves is limitless. So let's see how much you really know about what's happening in the art world today.

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