Art

February 9, 2020

Watercolorist Creates Vintage-Style Prints of Botanicals and Tiny Specimen Collections

British artist Amy Rose Geden adds her own twist to the romantic aesthetic of botanical prints. In each of her pieces, Geden arranges several watercolor illustrations, which include varieties of flora and fauna, as well as unique found objects such as keys and candlesticks. While some paintings may only contain pleasing arrays of flowers, others have juxtaposing motifs, like binoculars, insects, and eggs.

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February 3, 2020

Knitted Animal Dissections Turn Squeamish Scenes Into Cute Cruelty-Free Displays

Each year, hundreds of animals are dissected in school biology classes in order to analyze the structure and function of their innards. If you’re an animal lover, you might remember fearing the grim, unethical experience and ultimately being put off a career in science. However, textile artist Emily Stoneking (of aKNITomy) shows that learning about anatomy doesn’t have to be all blood and guts.

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January 29, 2020

Artist Illustrates the Adorable Reality of Living With a Little Dog

Most pet owners would agree that the bond you have with your fluffy friend is something that’s unbreakable. New York-based artist Gemma Gené (of 157 of gemma) is one proud parent of an adorable pug named Mochi. She shares their hilarious day-to-day scenarios in a relatable daily webcomic that illustrates their adorable, inseparable relationship.

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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.