Art

January 9, 2017

Mesmerizing Dragon Paintings Created With a Single Winding Brushstroke

The one stroke painting technique is a mesmerizing feat to behold, requiring a deft hand that slides across the page. In the Nikko region of Japan, just outside Tokyo, one family has been honing their unique craft for generations. In the Takase family, there exists only one subject for their special artistic gift—the lucky dragon. For centuries, dragons have been signs of good fortune in Japanese culture.

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January 6, 2017

19 Stunning Staircases Transformed by Artists Around the World

Street art is best known as murals that cover entire walls—and sometimes even the buildings themselves. It has the incredible ability to turn the world into an outdoor gallery, but there's one surface that's often ignored: staircases. When painted, public stair art is a stunning and unexpected canvas for portraits, geometric patterns, and intricate mosaics. Each rise of a step is one fraction of a larger image.

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January 1, 2017

Beautiful Splendor of Nature Comes to Life in Surreal Illustrations

Indian artist Svabhu Kohli‘s stylized illustrations of flora and fauna offer a dreamy glimpse into the artist's love of nature and imaginative approach to art. Each enchanting work of art combines bright colors, bold graphics, and intricate designs to capture the beauty and splendor of the natural world. With a tremendous amount of detail and a focus on visual storytelling, each magical, multilayered work of art showcases a unique scene straight from the artist's imagination.

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December 26, 2016

Vibrant Paintings of Colorful Fish Merged With Their Coral Environments

Artist Lisa Ericson is known for her hybrid animal paintings, and her newest series of work continues this trend by depicting colorful fish merging into the coral that surrounds them. Fanning out from their delicate tails, the vibrant coral reminds us of the symbiotic relationship these two animals share. Painted with hyperrealistic detail, Ericson's delicate touch brings her subjects to life. Each hybrid is painted against a black background, allowing the colorful creatures to pop from the panels.

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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.