Art

February 24, 2016

19 Artists Creatively Pushing the Boundaries of Embroidery

The art of embroidery has existed throughout time, dating as far back as 5th century BC. Despite its centuries-old origins, this timeless craft has continually been reenergized by visionary artists who push the boundaries of its meaning and limits. From hyperrealistic embroidered portraits to cross stitching on cars, creatives have taken the field to new and exciting places with their artwork.

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February 18, 2016

Delicate Hoop Art Embroidery Blossoming with Floral Motifs

Vancouver-based artist Caitlin Benson (of Cinder & Honey) embroiders vintage-inspired flowers that will last a lifetime. Before reaching for her embroidery hoop, the designer always starts with a sketch on paper, which undergoes several revisions before Benson begins preparing her needle and thread. Once this initial stage is complete, the creative breathes life into her idea as she transforms a stretch of fabric with her vibrant supplies.

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February 15, 2016

Large-Scale Oil Paintings of Celebrities Created with Boldly Textured Brushstrokes

Contemporary visual artist Colin Davidson creates powerful and realistic portraits from his home in Belfast, North Ireland. His pieces are united by a characteristic painting style which makes use of bold, decisive strokes to form textured final products. His angular, choppy brushwork extracts details from the planes of his subject's faces, creating the illusion of lighting hitting the skin, and forming hyper-realistic tributes to an array of celebrity figures.

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February 11, 2016

Artist Expresses Her Own Emotions through Hyperrealistic Paintings of Women with Different Faces

Bronwyn Hill is an up-and-coming figurative painter based in Brisbane, Australia. Her delicate artwork typically depicts realistic portraits of women placed in natural settings, rendered through oil paints and skilled layering techniques. Each of Hill's artworks capture a lovely and natural beauty, radiating tangible emotion that speaks volumes of her artistic talent. Naming light and patterns in nature as leading influences within her pieces, Hill makes use of her artwork as a means of self-expression.

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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.