Art

July 21, 2018

Japanese Artist Crafts Incredibly Realistic Cats Out of Felted Wool

A post shared by 羊毛フェルト🐱わくねこ (@wakuneco) on Jul 19, 2018 at 6:16am PDT The traditional needle felting technique is becoming more and more popular among crafters, with many textile artists using wool’s fuzzy fibers to create charming sculpted creations. One creative to master this craft is Japanese artist Wakuneco, who creates hyper-realistic hand-felted cat faces.

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July 19, 2018

Breathtaking Oil Paintings Capture Moments of Tranquility Below the Water’s Surface

Californian artist Isabel Emrich paints dazzling depictions of women submerged in water. Each colorful oil painting captures moments of tranquility below the water’s surface, as the artist’s subjects float meditatively, welcoming the dancing sunlight from above. The artist reveals, “My underwater collection is inspired by exploring the sensations of peacefulness and calmness, combined with the energy from the movement of the waves you feel when submerged.

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July 17, 2018

10 Attributes of a Successful Artist According to Frank Lloyd Wright

American architecture was forever changed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Throughout his storied career, which spanned more than 70 years, Wright not only created unique styles of architecture, but helped teach future generations of architects. In fact, it was his teaching that sustained him during periods of inactivity when he failed to win building commissions.

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July 14, 2018

Curious About Color Mixing? Here Are the Basics You Need to Know

A post shared by Hushwing Watercolors (@hushwingwatercolors) on Oct 27, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT There’s more to painting than simply applying pigment to canvas. Mixing colors is just as important as the technique or style of your work. Choosing the right hues can make a huge impact in conveying the emotion of a painting; it goes hand-in-hand with the subject matter. Consider, for instance, Picasso’s paintings from his Blue Period.

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