Art

July 14, 2018

Curious About Color Mixing? Here Are the Basics You Need to Know

Now that you know the basics, it's time to try color mixing. To begin mixing colors, you'll want to have a paint palette, because it's important to have a place to combine hues where you can perfect them—and they won't interfere with your work. If you're mixing watercolor paints, you can blend the colors with your paint brush.

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July 9, 2018

3D Sketchbook Drawings of Famous Landmarks Pop Off the Page

Italian artist Pietro Cataudella takes urban sketching to the next level by combining his architectural drawings of famous landmarks with photos of their real-life surroundings. The project, called CityLiveSketch, features a series of 3D drawings that seem to jump from the artist’s journals like pages in a pop-up book. Cataudella began his project in 2014 while living in his hometown, Sicily.

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July 3, 2018

Incredibly Realistic Oil Pastel Drawings of Flowers Drenched in Golden Honey

Connecticut-based artist Brian Owens creates large-scale oil pastel drawings of flowers. However, these aren’t your ordinary still-lifes—the series stimulates the viewer’s senses by depicting each hyperreal rose, lily, and peony drenched in golden honey. Each piece looks like a macro photo, featuring incredible detail and texture. Every petal, stem, and leaf glistens under a blanket of sweet nectar, while thick drips cascade from bouquets and single flowers.

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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.