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April 19, 2022

Funny Artist Draws “Really Bad Portraits” of Strangers on the Street of NYC for $3

Ricky Brown sketches “the worst portraits” in New York City…and people can’t get enough! As the artist behind the aptly named Really Bad Portraits Instagram account, he has made a name for himself as an artist with a sense of humor. He brings smiles to people in person and online on a daily basis with his poorly hand-drawn portraits of pedestrians on the street.

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April 17, 2022

Artist Forages Fallen Flora and Arranges It Into Exquisite Portraits of Animals and Insects

Montreal-based artist Raku Inoue 井上羅来 highlights natural connections in his stunning arrangements.

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April 16, 2022

Artist Covers Canvases With 80 Layers of Paint Revealed by Her Intricate Carvings

Layering paint is a common art-making technique, but Hannah Jensen takes this approach to another level in her creative practice.

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April 15, 2022

Immersive Basquiat Exhibition Reveals 177 Works That Have Never Been on Display

The late great artist Jean-Michel Basquiat has a new show opening in New York City. Organized by the artist’s family, the exhibition is titled Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure and is on view at Starrett Lehigh Building in Chelsea. It offers visitors an intimate look at the pioneering creative, as his family shares their collection for the first time.

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April 15, 2022

Doodling Artist Chronicles His Romantic Journey in Interactive Exhibit

British artist Sam Cox creates bold, densely-packed drawings under the moniker Mr. Doodle.

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April 14, 2022

World’s First Inflatable Fountain Is the Centerpiece of Groovy New Exhibition in Paris

If you visit Paris' Grande Hall during the spring and summer this year, you will come across a spectacular sight.

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April 14, 2022

Colorful Illustrations Set in Lush Landscapes Depict the Artist’s Healing Process

Many people seek out the beauty and comfort of nature during difficult times. For Hong Kong-based artist Julie Lai, the act of creating lush landscapes helped her heal from life-changing events and deepen her self-awareness. In this project, called Crysalis, solitary figures are surrounded by lavish backgrounds full of color, organic shapes, and expressive brushstrokes that sweep the viewer into the soothing energy of the scene.

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April 13, 2022

Learn To Let Your Paint Brush Flow in This Freeing Abstract Floral Art Class

There are many ways to paint flowers.

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April 12, 2022

Creative Artist Uses Her Hand as the Canvas for Paintings With Tiny Figures

Italy-based artist Golsa Golchini is known for painting tiny masterpieces on unusual canvases.

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April 12, 2022

Iconic Photo of Artist Frida Kahlo Is Recreated Entirely From Colorful Pebbles

In the hands of Justin Bateman, colorful rocks can be arranged into just about anything. The British artist specializes in arranging pebbles to create temporary works of art based on art history and real life. One of his latest installations brings to life an iconic portrait of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo using hundreds of similarly-sized stones.

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