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May 19, 2020

Giant Wave Crashing Against Glass Aquarium in Seoul Is Actually an Anamorphic Illusion

In the center of Seoul's version of Times Square, a giant wave appears as though it could crash down upon the masses at any minute. But what's actually happening is an incredible anamorphic illusion by South Korean digital design firm d'strict. By merging art and technology, they're expertly creating an immersive and entertaining experience.

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May 19, 2020

This Artist Is Painting Beautiful Flowers on All of Her Walls While Stuck in Quarantine

French artist Nathalie Lété has kept busy during lockdown by turning her country house into a bucolic wonderland.

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May 18, 2020

Artist Knits Giant Blanket Celebrating Copenhagen’s Colorfully Distinct Architecture

Artist Jake Henzler (also known as Boy Knits World)

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May 16, 2020

Artist Brilliantly Draws Famous Celebrities in Nine Different Cartoon Styles

Do you know a celebrity's face well enough to draw it? Artist Dino Tomic puts his skills of observation to the test in a whimsical series of illustrations that feature portraits of famous celebrities in nine iconic cartoon styles. Keanu Reeves, Billie Eilish, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are just a few of the A-listers to be captured by his digital pen.

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May 16, 2020

Dazzling Gold Leaf Details Illuminate Mysterious Portraits of Otherworldly Women

Artist Nikolaos Kafasis—also known as Nikolas Tower—combines watercolor and gouache to create rich, character-driven fantasy worlds.

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May 15, 2020

Talented Rats Create Miniature Paintings That Are So Popular, They’ve Sold Out

Rats are known for their intelligence, but did you know that they can be artistically gifted, too?

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May 13, 2020

Create Your Own Paper Prawn With This Free Template

Although the coronavirus has drastically changed our day-to-day lives, artists around the globe are finding ways to spread positivity through creative projects. Among them is paper artist Lisa Lloyd—creator of incredible bird sculptures—who is offering a free tutorial on how to make her adorable paper prawns. “Before we went into lockdown here in the UK, I was making a life-size bald eagle with a two-meter wingspan,” Lloyd explains to My Modern Met.

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May 10, 2020

Artist Fills Her Sketchbook With Vibrant Floral Gardens That Bloom From Her Brush

Painter Sonal Nathwani creates immersive gardens inside her sketchbooks.

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May 9, 2020

Self-Taught Artist Sketches Detailed Drawings Illuminating the Beauty of Buildings

UK-based artist Demi Lang specializes in architectural drawings that are so precise and detailed that it's difficult to believe that...

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May 7, 2020

Dutch Instagram Account Has People Recreating Famous Artworks While in Quarantine

One of the most popular things to come from the coronavirus quarantine is the Getty Museum Challenge. This creative endeavor has people recreating iconic artworks (throughout history) using the items they already have in their homes. Although it has gained immense popularity, the Getty Museum Challenge wasn’t the first to introduce the idea to the internet.

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