Art

January 5, 2019

Traveling Watercolor Artist Captures the Charm of Old Asian Towns

Shanghai-based artist and avid traveler Zhifang Shi captures the world around him in a series of vibrant watercolor sketch paintings. From the narrow alleys of Shanghai’s old town to the ancient storefronts of South Korea, each piece captures the authentic charm of the places he visits. Urban watercolor sketching is a popular art form among many traveling creatives, and Shi has perfected the skill.

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December 31, 2018

Vibrant Colored Pencil Drawings Filled in with the Colors of the Galaxy

While some might consider colored pencils as mere art supplies for kids, more and more professional artists are using the common utensils to create awe-inspiring works that are a whole lot more than just childish scribbles. One creative to do so is Australian artist Georgina Kreutzer who creates vibrant, hyperrealistic color pencil drawings that showcase her incredible artistic skill.

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December 30, 2018

Download Hundreds of Japanese Fireworks Illustrations from the 1800s

Fireworks are beautiful to look at it and enjoy, but the moment can seem fleeting due to their temporary nature. That's what makes this newly digitized catalog of fireworks illustrations from Jinta Hirayama so amazing. Fireworks are frozen in time to be enjoyed over and over. And the best part? They're available to download for free.

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December 27, 2018

Artist Tired of Reading Bad News Illustrates the Good Things That Happened in 2018

Italian illustrator Mauro Gatti is tired of reading bad news. And he’s not alone; almost seven in 10 Americans, for instance, experience “news fatigue,” exhausted by both the sheer amount of information and how foreboding it can be. To help combat this, Gatti is using his artistic skills as a way to spread positivity. His Instagram account, The Happy Broadcast, aims to “counter hate and fear culture” by illustrating heartwarming stories from around the world.

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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.