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March 10, 2020

Artist “Showers” Her Landscape Paintings With Realistic Raindrops

For some, rainy days provide the perfect ambiance for creative pursuits. Artist Luiza Niechoda combines the serenity of raindrops with natural landscapes in her series of watercolor paintings. Called Rain-Kissed Windows, this project portrays various windowpanes that have been dotted with raindrops from a recent storm. As a landscape artist, Niechoda depicts natural scenes in the series.

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March 9, 2020

Designer Creates Hilarious Travel Posters for America’s National Parks Based on Their 1-Star Reviews

While most people would agree that America’s beloved National Parks are full of natural beauty, other—less-outdoorsy—types are left disappointed at...

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March 9, 2020

Pastel Artist Captures America’s Most Beautiful Landscapes en Plein Air

Armed with his canvases, easel, and pastels, en plein air artist Aaron Schuerr takes to the great outdoors to capture...

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March 8, 2020

Illustrator Reimagines Famous Celebrities as Iconic Disney Characters

Artist Helen Morgun has a knack for finding the Disney twin of famous celebrities. Her captivating digital illustrations merge actresses and singers with their animated likeness, even including their animal companions. Listed among her star-studded portfolio are Amanda Seyfried as Rapunzel, Blake Lively as Sleeping Beauty, and Lucy Liu as Mulan.

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March 7, 2020

What Is Illustration? A Look at Its Modern Beginnings to How It Is Used Today

You might not realize it, but the field of illustration shapes the world we live in.

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March 7, 2020

Artist Shares Drawing Tips in Educational Step-by-Step Tutorials

Finished works of art can be daunting examples for aspiring young artists to replicate or aspire to create themselves.

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March 7, 2020

Artist Imagines Beloved Pop Culture Characters as “Cartoon Fossils” in a Museum

Artist Filip Hodas imagines a world in which some of the most iconic cartoon characters have gone the way of the dinosaurs. Calling his series Cartoon Fossils, he has crafted 3D renderings that feature the skulls of Goofy, Scrooge McDuck, Spongebob Squarepants, Minnie Mouse, and more. Each of the artifacts is presented as though it is in a museum.

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March 6, 2020

17th-Century Sculpture Captures Unbelievable Lace Details in Hand-Carved Marble

The Baroque Period is known for its decadent theatricality, with European artists continuing the classical trends of the Renaissance and...

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March 3, 2020

Humane Society Will Create a “Bad” Drawing of Your Pet If You Donate $15

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS)

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March 1, 2020

The Exquisite Artistry and History of Chinese Silk Painting

For millennia, silk painting has helped shape China's rich visual history. This exquisite practice pairs two of Chinese culture's most celebrated artistic traditions—sinuous brushwork and tactically spun textiles—making it an exceptionally important craft. Beyond its role as a culture bearer, however, silk painting is prized for its ethereal aesthetic, which artists have continued to adopt and adapt since ancient times.

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