Art

December 21, 2017

Sweden’s Ice Hotel Reveals This Year’s Incredible Art Suites Carved from Ice and Snow

The iconic ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, just 200km north of the Arctic Circle, has once again unveiled its annual art suites. As well as being the world's first and largest hotel made from ice, the frozen kingdom has become famous for exhibiting incredible, fully functional art suites every winter, carved from thousands of tons of ice.

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December 18, 2017

30 YouTube Channels To Teach You How To Paint for Free

Always wanted to learn how to paint, but were afraid to enroll in a class? Free online painting tutorials may be right up your alley, helping you get comfortable with both basic and advanced techniques right from home. Whether you are interested in acrylic or oil painting or learning how to use watercolors, there is no shortage of excellent YouTube channels to help you get started.

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December 15, 2017

Illustrator Shows What Love Looks Like, Whether You’re in a Relationship or Not

Love is not one-size-fits-all. Despite what books and movies might show, it's about more than just grand gestures; this certain fondness doesn't even have to involve another person. More often, a demonstration of love is a collection of the mundane moments of everyday life where tenderness often hides but grows strong. Amanda Oleander creates unconventional illustrated love stories that prove this. Oleander often depicts couples in their home who are fully relaxed in one another’s company.

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December 12, 2017

Artist Turns Unwanted Scrap Metal into Magnificent Bird Sculptures

While some people visiting a junkyard might only see a pile of garbage, South Carolina-based upcycling artist Matt Wilson (aka Airtight Artwork) sees artistic potential. The talented craftsman transforms scrap metal, drift wood, and found objects into magnificent bird sculptures that look like they could come to life and fly away. Wilson says his work is a reflection of the environment he lives in.

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