Art

October 15, 2022

Artist Transforms Discarded Scrap Metal Into Exquisite Animal Sculptures

Artist Leah Jeffrey, better known as Bruised Reed Studio, gives scrap metal a new life. She uses discarded materials to create exquisite modern sculptures of animals such as birds, frogs, rabbits, and more. These welded pieces lovingly depict different fauna while also maintaining some of the unique characteristics of the individual parts including gears and mesh wire.

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October 13, 2022

Before Her Death, Queen Elizabeth II Sat for an Oil Painting Portrait With an Award-Winning Artist

Even though Queen Elizabeth II has passed, her legacy as a dutiful and graceful monarch lives on. Prior to her death, one painter was tasked with capturing the Queen's likeness in an exquisite portrait. Award-winning artist Miriam Escofet, who was granted the prestigious BP Portrait Award in 2018 for her depiction of her mother, created a hyperrealistic portrait of the Queen over the span of seven months and two in-person sittings.

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October 11, 2022

Liz Climo Shares the Story Behind Her New Uplifting Book of Adorable Animal Comics [Interview]

For years, former The Simpsons cartoonist Liz Climo has been creating adorable animal comics. Filled with positivity, her cute cast of characters focuses on self-love, perseverance, and finding joy in life’s ups and downs. Coming off the heels of You're Mom and You're Dad, her newly released third picture book for adults takes a look at the care we need to show ourselves.

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October 7, 2022

Artist Transforms 3D Into 2D in a Mind-Bending Installation About Finding Home

Artist Anastasia Parmson has turned 3D into 2D by way of installation art. Her immersive homey interior consists of white-washed walls, flooring, and furniture outlined in thick black lines. Everything—from the wood grain on the vinyl floor to the leaves in a vase—is outlined in paint. This flattens the entire space, and the elements within it look like a pen drawing.

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