Art

December 21, 2016

Best of 2016: Top 17 Artists Who Have Revitalized Embroidery

Embroidery may be an ancient craft, but you’d never know it from these artists. The year 2016 has continued to see the rise (and enthusiasm) of hand-stitched creations. From hyperrealistic portraits to one-of-a-kind clothing to special stationary, embroidery takes many forms. Typically viewed as craft, this medium often straddles a fine line—depending on its application, it too can occupy the art realm. The best embroidery artists of this year are a mix of the two fields.

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December 18, 2016

Artist With Extreme Wanderlust “Travels” by Painting Architecture Found Online

While many people with wanderlust like to  visit sites around the world vicariously through online photos, Instagram user horiaki2 takes it a step further. Rather than just look at the photos, the up-and-coming artist prefers to paint them. With a focus on architecture and an eye for meticulous detail, horiaki2 creates intricate studies of landmarks and buildings from cities all over the globe.

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December 17, 2016

Artist Transforms Ordinary Bananas Into Whimsical Works of Art

Graphic designer Stephan Brusche (aka iSteef) continues his journey to transform bananas into art. These Fruitdoodles, as the Dutch artist has dubbed them, are one part sculpture, one part drawing, and one part pure imagination. Brusche is able to see unlimited possibilities with his edible canvas, though his work mainly focuses on animals, pop culture, and Biblical stories. Brusche's foray into food art started by chance several years ago.

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December 16, 2016

Cartoonist Secretly Chronicles Everyday Quirks of Life With Her Boyfriend

Love is about more than grand gestures—often, it’s the little things that make you fall head over heels with someone. The minutiae of everyday life can seem insignificant, but when you’re spending it with your favorite person, it suddenly seems fun. Catana Chetwynd, aka Catana, captures this sentiment perfectly in her hilarious comics about her and her boyfriend. The sweet sequential art features the two as they simply enjoy each other’s company.

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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.