Art

October 6, 2019

Charming Watercolor Paintings Depict Tiny Fairyland Towns Nestled Within Garden Flowers

Ukrainian illustrator Tonia Tkach paints storybook illustrations inspired by the world around her. Now living in Tyumen, Siberia, the talented artist is constantly on the move, but she’s never without her sketchbook and watercolor paints. Her travel experience is evident throughout her portfolio, including her latest series, titled Flower Alley, inspired by the historical towns of mainland and Eastern Europe.

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October 3, 2019

10 Must-Have Tools for Any Arts and Crafts Lover’s Creative Toolkit

When it comes to getting serious about your art, one thing is certain—good tools are important. Working with the highest quality equipment means that you'll be able to focus on your creativity without having to worry about your materials failing you. Luckily, there are all sorts of unique art supplies that will allow your creative vision to come to life.

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October 1, 2019

Disney Characters Are Breaking Through Another Dimension in This Artist’s Sketchbooks

Have you ever wished your favorite cartoon characters were real? Italian artist Luigi Kemo Volo illustrates popular Disney icons to look as though they’re coming to life on paper. From Winnie the Pooh to Sleeping Beauty, he cleverly creates the illusion that each character is living between the lines of his writing pad. By redrawing straight, notebook lines in a variety of playful perspectives, Volo produces visual distortions across the flat surfaces of the page.

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September 26, 2019

You Can Craft Your Own Crochet Freddie Mercury Doll Thanks to This Free Online Pattern

If you’re a Freddie Mercury fan, you probably have a few Queen albums and maybe even posters, but how about a crochet doll? Janine Holmes (of Moji-Moji Design) is an expert in amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. Luckily for Queen aficionados out there, she created a pattern for creating your own DIY Freddie Mercury doll, and it’s available to download for free!

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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.