Art

October 7, 2024

Artist Captures the Ripples of Change With Stainless Steel “Splash” Sculpture

Sculptor and digital artist Michael Benisty is known for his ethereal, awe-inspiring sculptures designed to foster human connection. His works have captivated audiences at events like Burning Man and in locations around the world. Now, his latest public artwork is permanently on display at the new Splash Apartments in Portland, Oregon. Aptly titled Splash, this 6,000-pound, 20-foot-tall sculpture blends the shape of a human face with the flowing movement of water.

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October 3, 2024

Massive Straw Creatures Take over a Japanese Field for the Annual Wara Art Festival

With the arrival of fall, the Niigata prefecture in northern Japan is abuzz with activity. After all, this region is devoted to its rice paddies and rice production, and as such, the harvest season is a key event of the year. Following the reaping, the produce makes its way around the country; however, farmers are left with tons of rice straw, or wara.

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October 1, 2024

Refine Your Drawing Skills With a Trio of Our Best Online Illustration Classes

October is here, and that means it's time to ramp up your sketching. Whether you're participating in Inktober, the worldwide monthlong drawing event, or are new to drawing, October is the perfect time to challenge yourself. As the weather cools down and we spend more time indoors, picking up a pen, pencil, and a piece of paper is the perfect way to keep yourself busy and creative.

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September 26, 2024

Artist Uses Local Resident To Capture the Spirit of Brixton in New Mural

Spanish artist Sebas Velasco is known for his incredible portraits, which combine Old World sensibilities with the urban landscape. Most recently, Velasco brought his talents to southeast London for the London Mural Festival. Painted in Brixton, his large-scale mural shows a local resident with a train passing behind him. The best street art always speaks to its environment, and Velasco takes this philosophy to heart in A Lasting Place.

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