Art

April 18, 2020

30+ Still Life Drawing Ideas to Keep You Busy at Home During COVID-19 Lockdowns

Whether you’re someone who’s new to drawing or simply an artist with creative block, everyone needs a little help now and then to get their creativity flowing. This is especially the case if you’re currently stuck inside due to COVID-19 lockdowns. It’s understandable if the current situation has you feeling a little lackluster, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find things to draw from your immediate surroundings.

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April 16, 2020

Interview: Artist Crafts Realistic Paper Bird Sculptures That Look Like Wildlife Photos

The wondrous beauty of the animal kingdom is a constant source of inspiration for artist Niharika Rajput. In particular, she finds that birds are her greatest muses, and she tries to capture their likenesses in stunning paper and wire sculptures. Based in New Delhi, the artist originally began making three-dimensional figurines as a way to combine her two passions: wildlife and art.

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April 9, 2020

Bored Couple in Quarantine Builds a Tiny Art Museum for Their Pet Gerbils

The coronavirus quarantine has left many of us with extra time on our hands. Some people have taken up baking, others have adopted a new craft, but for one London-based couple, being stuck inside for the foreseeable future resulted in building a tiny art museum for their pet gerbils, Pandoro & Tiramisù. Filippo Lorenzin (an independent curator at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum)

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April 7, 2020

Illustrations Highlight Bravery of Healthcare Professionals During Coronavirus Pandemic

As people around the globe stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals continue to work at the forefront to serve the community. Iranian artist Alireza Pakdel captures the surreal state of the world in his series of emotional illustrations featuring brave doctors and nurses fighting the virus in both realistic and imaginative scenarios.

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