Art

July 25, 2020

Ethereal Landscape Paintings Evoke the Abstract Beauty of Morning Light in the Mountains

Artist Blu Smith creates colorful abstract paintings that explore how light interacts with the landscapes of the Canadian West Coast. The talented creative has spent several years developing his style, allowing his changing environment to inform how and what he paints. Today, he’s celebrated for his vibrant works that capture the magical quality of dappled sunlight shining through forest trees.

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July 24, 2020

Discover the 5 Types of Traditional Intaglio Printmaking Still Used by Artists Today

The invention of the printing press changed the world. By the 15th century, it allowed for the mass production of printed matter such as newspapers and books. But beyond the proliferation of information, there was another benefit to the industrial machine: it facilitated the phenomenon of printmaking as an art form. Printmaking is an artistic process based on transferring images from a master plate (usually made of wood, metal, or glass)

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July 22, 2020

Illustrator Uses Art to Give a Voice to the Black Lives Matter Movement [Interview]

Illustrator Nikkolas Smith is always creating. Whether he's working on children's books, creating movie posters, or teaching workshops in schools and universities, Smith pushes his creativity to the limits. Personally, he's also highly involved in what he's termed “artivism.” Using his art as his voice, Smith often publishes work that highlights racial injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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July 19, 2020

Impressionist-Inspired Paintings Observe the Curious Subtleties of Different Social Scenes

Many Impressionists such as Monet and Renoir explored the subtleties of human body language in their portrayals of mirthful social gatherings. Contemporary artist Nick Alm continues the tradition in his recent series of paintings that observe ambivalent figures mingling in modern settings. The Swedish artist often draws from live models to create a familiar atmosphere. Sometimes his wistful figures engage with one another, while in other cases they appear listless in their surroundings.

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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.