Art

November 24, 2018

Imaginative Illustrations Visualize Adventures Through Colorful Fantasy Lands

Slovenia-based illustrator Vivian Mineker creates charming, atmospheric illustrations that visualize colorful, imaginary scenes. From adventures through fantasy forests to close encounters with spirit animal friends, each dreamlike artwork looks like it’s straight out of a storybook. “I have been drawing since I can remember, really,” Mineker tells My Modern Met.

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November 21, 2018

These “Negative” Murals Only Reveal Themselves When Colors Are Inverted

Colombian artist Sepc is known for his figurative aerosol art and graffiti lettering, but it's a new technique that is making waves. The artist was looking for a way to reinvent himself when he decided to experiment with painting in “negative.” The results are pieces of art that can only be fully appreciated when “developed” into a “positive” image.

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November 17, 2018

Enchanting Stories of Folklore Frozen in Time in Multilayered Shadow Boxes

Best known for creating dreamscape shadow box art, visual narrative artist Daria Aksenova uses paper to tell stories of mythology and folklore. Each compact, 3D composition is made from layers of suspended hand-cut and inked paper, meticulously arranged inside decorative box frames. The self-taught artist draws from her past experience in the fashion and film industries, creating stunning visual narratives that spark the imagination.

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November 14, 2018

‘P is for Pterodactyl’ Book Exposes the Oddest Spellings in English

Tsunami. Knight. Wren. Aisle. What do these words have in common? They're just some of the quirky words featured in the new book P is for Pterodactyl. This fun take on a standard alphabet book features some of the trickier words used in the English language. By focusing on silent letters and silly homophones, the book is a great way for kids to start tackling advanced spelling and for word nerds to get a good laugh.

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