Art

August 30, 2018

Adorable Webcomic Illustrates Love Between a Dog Mom and Her Pug

For a lot of pet owners, owning a dog could be considered similar to having a child. From painstaking potty training to daily walks, our “furry babies” require a lot of love. And for dog mom Gemma Gené, she has her hands full with her adorable—and often clingy—pet pug, Mochi. Gené illustrates their inseparable relationship and hilarious day-to-day scenarios in a heartwarming daily webcomic.

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August 25, 2018

An Artist Threw a Dinner Party Inspired by Her Paintings

For notable New Orleans-based painter Mallory Page, art is most certainly a calling. In 2018 alone, her work has featured prominently in the homes and projects of interior designers across the country and lined the walls of Bunny Williams’ showroom in New York—as well as take over the Martine Chaisson Gallery in a powerful solo show, A Ponderous Weight (I don’t remember if I was frightened or pleased).

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August 16, 2018

Intricate Rope Installations Unravel to Create Webs of Organic Forms

For years, artist Janaina Mello Landini has captivated us with her collection of Ciclotramas. Inspired by forms found in nature, this ongoing series of intricate rope installations continues to creatively transform “an object of the everyday world” into an exquisite artistic medium. Like her past Cyclotramas, Landini's newer cord creations feature twisted and tangled ropes attached to walls and canvases.

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August 13, 2018

“Painting with Bob Ross” Book Teaches Readers How to Paint Like the Legendary Artist

Late American artist and television host Bob Ross has inspired artists with his can-do approach to painting for nearly 40 years. During the 11-year run of The Joy of Painting, an instructional painting program, the pop culture icon taught viewers of all skill levels how to pick up a paintbrush with confidence. Now, in addition to these popular video tutorials, Ross' fans and followers can find artistic inspiration in the new book, Painting with Bob Ross.

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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.