Art

September 11, 2020

Artist Meticulously Hand-Carves Intricate Scenes Into Leaves

Have you ever made a “leaf face” by folding foliage in half before cutting out two eyes and a mouth? Far from those misshapen childhood creations, a Japanese artist known as lito_leafart on Instagram brings leaf art to a whole new level with his unbe-leaf-ably intricate designs. He meticulously carves out entire scenes onto the delicate, green surfaces.

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September 9, 2020

10 of the Best Paint Brushes for Artists of All Skill Levels

For most painters, the perfect paintbrush is an essential tool that helps bring their work to life. Whether you are working with oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints, having the right paintbrush will help you execute your creative vision with ease. But with so many high quality brushes on the market, it can be difficult to understand where to start.

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September 3, 2020

Artist Forages for Flowers and Leaves in Forest to Create Ephemeral Bird Portraits

The natural world has everything you need to create art. You just have to know where to look. Artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner highlights how, with the right eye and keen attention to detail, it's possible to create stunning portraits of our feathered friends. She arranges twigs, leaves, flower petals, and berries into tiny birds that have a fleeting existence on the ground as land art.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.