Art

December 5, 2019

Nostalgic Oil Paintings Capture Overlooked Beauty of Ordinary Moments

Throughout history, many artists have looked to their own surroundings for inspiration. Following in the footsteps of great landscape and still life painters, artist Rachel Campbell depicts the world around her—but with a colorful, contemporary twist. The talented artist paints often overlooked, everyday scenes as playful landscapes that are bursting with brightly colored hues. “I am a visual storyteller,” Campbell tells My Modern Met.

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November 26, 2019

Giant Japanese Dragon Sculpture Made From Palm Tree Leaves and Wood

In Uruma, a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, there’s an annual arts festival called The Shimadakara (meaning “island treasure”) that celebrates the artists and crafters of Japan’s southern islands. Each year, people showcase their talents by creating works that are often made from natural materials found in their local environment. One creation in particular stood out during this year’s festivities—a huge dragon sculpture crafted by Japanese artist and designer Ayako.

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November 22, 2019

8 Online Art Schools to Bring Your Creativity to a Higher Level

Whether you are a budding artist or a professional looking to branch into new areas, enrolling in art school is a big step. For many, getting to a campus and sitting in class simply isn't possible, which is why e-learning is so vital. With more and more universities taking advantage of today's technology, online learning isn't only for your standard academic topics.

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November 20, 2019

Artist Paints Spherical Canvases with Photorealistic Scenes of Japanese Suburbia

All artists can attest to the fact that inspiration comes from many sources. Luckily, there are times when you don't have to go very far to find it. Japanese artist Daisuke Samejima found inspiration just outside his doorstep. The gifted artist created a series of acrylic paintings called Flatball, which are inspired by his suburban surroundings. The remarkable artworks envision his ordinary surroundings in an extraordinary way.

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My Modern Met

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