Art

July 15, 2019

Lovely Flower Murals Transform Ordinary Rooms into Spaces with Blooming Personalities

Artist and illustrator Lilit Sarkisian adds blooming personality to otherwise ordinary rooms with her floral mural art. Working completely freehand on walls, she sketches larger-than-life blossoms, vegetables, and succulents that effortlessly flow across their designated spaces. Although they're rendered in soft hues, they become a statement-making part of any room. For the artist, location is key—it dictates how the mural will ultimately look. “I create all the sketches specifically for a specific location,” Sarkisian explains.

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July 9, 2019

Artist Twists Colorful Scrolls of Paper into Beautifully Quilled Designs

Lisbon-based Turkish artist Sena Runa twists, folds, and arranges scrolls of colorful paper into intricate designs that push the boundaries of the everyday material. Inspired by the world around her, the talented artist can translate almost any object into her distinct artistic style. From paper insects to ornately patterned musical instruments, each carefully rendered composition not only showcases Runa’s talent, but a love for her craft.

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July 4, 2019

Interview: How an Illustrator Uses “Uncertainty” to Construct His Own Fantastical Worlds

Illustrator Jon Juarez is driven by ideas. His fantastical illustrations of locales, which sometimes appear familiar and other times foreign, come from thoughts that were once only in his head. Through years of practice and honing his craft, he has learned to express his creative visions, and they now take the form of elaborate compositions that boast meticulous details.

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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.