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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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May 6, 2020

Stained Glass ‘Star Wars’ Lamps Take the Empire to a Colorful New Dimension

Stained glass and Star Wars might seem like an unlikely pair, but not once you view the work of Keth...

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May 5, 2020

Artist Illustrates Everyday Life With His Wife and 1-Year-Old Daughter in Relatable Comics

While most families document their lives through photos, Tel-Aviv-based illustrator Yehuda Devir captures heartwarming daily moments through art.

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May 4, 2020

Street Artist Transforms Gas Tank Into Incredible Illusion of a Sphynx Cat on the Prowl

French street artist Braga Last One transformed a mundane gas tank into a visual feast using just spray paint. Hailing from Marseilles, he took advantage of quarantine to paint this lonely tank sitting off a highway just outside of town. Now, a watchful Sphynx cat sits in its place and keeps an eye on the road.

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May 2, 2020

Swirling Resin Art Transforms Everyday Objects Into Miniature Oceanscapes

You can bring the beauty of the ocean indoors thanks to the resin art pieces of North Carolina-based artist Roni...

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April 30, 2020

Enchanting Illustrations Reimagine Disney Princesses as Pregnant Women

Disney princesses have received several makeovers throughout the years, including portrayals as noir-inspired femme fatales, modern-day millennials, and empowered career...

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April 29, 2020

8 Fun Facts About Beloved TV Painter Bob Ross

Known for his soothing voice and masterful painting skills, artist Bob Ross remains a beloved internet sensation. In his show The Joy of Painting, which aired from 1983 to 1994, he demonstrated the process of wet-on-wet landscape painting. Even today, Ross's videos continue to be popular resources for artists of all skill levels due to his kind, motivational words and accessible, step-by-step instructions. However, there's more to the television personality than meets the eye.

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