Art

February 7, 2020

88-Year-Old Woman Creates Colorful Works of Art Using Microsoft Paint

Though many elderly people may avoid advanced technology and complex devices, an 88-year-old Spanish woman named Concha García Zaera has embraced her computer as an artistic tool. She creates elaborate digital paintings using Microsoft Paint—a program that even the most tech-savvy of us have struggled to create anything significant with.

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February 5, 2020

Colorful Comic Illustrations Celebrate the Vibrant Life of Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh’s fascinating life story is one of the many reasons why so many people are drawn to his iconic paintings. The Dutch-born Post-Impressionist’s short-but-eventful life is the inspiration behind Iranian cartoonist Alireza Karimi Moghaddam’s ongoing comic series. Each colorful illustration gives a glimpse into Van Gogh’s world—from his love of nature to his issues with mental health.

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February 2, 2020

Artist With Migraines Creates Kaleidoscopic Paintings to Show How She Sees the World

Boston-based artist Bethany Noël Murray has found a way to channel her migraines into painting. The series, entitled Migraines in Nature, explores the sensory overload that accompanies the condition, including the ocular disturbances called “auras.” By viewing these kaleidoscopic landscapes—distorted by migraines—the artist hopes people will find unexpected joy in the natural world around them. Before pursuing art, Murray studied biochemistry at Reed College for two years.

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January 29, 2020

Designer Reimagines Famous Historical Figures as Modern People Living Today

As the daughter of two teachers, graphic designer Becca Saladin has always loved history. Now, she's combined her talents in graphic design with her thirst for learning to create Royalty Now. This fascinating Instagram account shows off her skills in transforming famous figures throughout history into modern characters you'd see walking the streets today.

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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.