Art

October 5, 2020

5 Best Light Boxes and Tablets That Will Help You Effortlessly Trace Your Drawings

Whether you're a portrait artist or someone who draws botanical illustrations, there will likely come a time when you need to trace one of your designs. And while using tracing paper can be effective for some people, using a light box can help you save on paper costs and reduce eye strain. These devices are indispensable for traditional animators and just as practical for artists who want to cleanly trace a sketch in ink.

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October 4, 2020

6 Things You Should Know About Takashi Murakami, the Legendary Japanese Artist

Often referred to as “the Warhol of Japan,” Takashi Murakami is known for blurring the line between art and consumerism. His brightly colored, cheerful work draws inspiration from the Japanese subculture of otaku, a term used to describe people devoted to all things pop culture. Through his art, Murakami explores Japan's contemporary culture as well as the West's ever-growing influence on it. “We want to see the newest things,” Murakami says of his artistic philosophy.

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September 29, 2020

10 Independent Female Artists Creating Stunning Framed Art Prints

Women in the art world have come a long way; but unfortunately, there is still more work to do. According to Artnet, even today female artists make up just two percent of the art market. And many institutions and auction houses still mostly cater to male artists. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to connect with talented female artists and support their work.

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September 26, 2020

Bees Become Creative Collaborators by Helping Complete This Artist’s Embroideries

Contemporary artist Ava Roth is not afraid of bees. In fact, honeybees are critical to Roth's mixed-media encaustic artwork which combines beeswax and pigment to create striking abstract compositions. Her recent series Honeycomb Collection embraces the natural products of beehives by working in collaboration with the insects to add their hexagonal combs for the finishing touch on each piece. The Honeycomb Collection brings together materials both man-made and natural.

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