Art

April 4, 2017

Art History Masterpieces Reimagined as Hand-Sewn Embroidery

Over the past few years, embroidery has made a comeback in a major way. For many artists, it’s taken the place of paint—now, they render their imagery in thread rather than with pigment on canvas. But, the tie to fine arts is never fully gone. In fact, artists have translated brush strokes as thread to recreate and celebrate works from art history. They’re now a unique hybrid known as embroidery painting.

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April 1, 2017

13 Tattoo Artists Who Capture the Diverse Beauty of Flowers

Floral designs may be a perpetually popular request in tattoo studios across the globe, but that doesn't mean that all botanical body art is alike. As evident in this illustrated list of some of the best floral tattoo artists, flower-y depictions come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and styles. Some artists simply put a color-inspired spin on the traditional tattoo approach.

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March 30, 2017

“Geode Hair” Trend Adds Pops of Color Hidden within Natural Hair

Hair color inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places. From Mermaid-hued locks to hairstyles that resemble famous works of art, the world-at-large seems to be fodder for these stunning color choices. Geode hair is one the latest trends that incorporates the shiny, iridescent qualities of these spectacular rocks and translates them onto your head. Like the crystals themselves, there are a bevy of spectacular possibilities for both hue and application.

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March 28, 2017

Nigerian Artist Spends Up to 200 Hours Creating Hyperrealistic Pencil Portraits

Nigerian artist Arinze Stanley creates hyperrealistic pencil art that captures the spirit of his subjects. His incredible portraits, which can take up to 200 hours to complete, are nuanced artworks that tell as much about Stanley's patience and dedication as they do about the sitter. Stanley's interest in art was sparked early in life by the paper that surrounded him at his family's paper mill.

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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.