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October 20, 2015

Artist Beautifully Reimagines Van Gogh's "Starry Night" in Detailed Embroidery

Embroidery artist Lauren Spark used colorful cotton thread to faithfully recreate the iconic Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. The endeavor took her almost 60 hours to complete, but the results are incredible. Spark mimicked the famous artist's thick, choppy brush strokes with the double-ply floss, sewing many different colors next to one another.

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October 17, 2015

Artist Casts Beautiful Blooms to Create "Fossils" of Everyday Life

London-based artist Rachel Dein of Tactile Studio preserves everyday objects in a unique way.

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October 16, 2015

19-Year-Old Artist Uses Flowers and Food to Complete Her Colorful Drawings

Kristina Webb is a 19-year-old New Zealander whose vibrant drawings are complemented by her creative use of 3D objects.

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October 15, 2015

Panoramic Exhibit Offers Life-Size Views of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Visual artist Yadegar Asisi uses his latest, larger-than-life panoramic exhibit to transport viewers to Australia's mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef. In a breathtaking display of oceanic blues, lush greens, and dazzling light refractions, Asisi created a cloth-based replica of this underwater world. Countless species call this intriguing location home and the artist skillfully demonstrates the incredible amount of diversity that's present in this renowned marine environment.

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October 15, 2015

Charming Illustrations Reimagine Disney Animal Characters as Humans

What would animal characters from animated Disney films look like if they were human?

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October 15, 2015

Audiovisual Tricycles Project Playful Animations on Adjacent Streets and Buildings

Artist duo Ygor Marotta and Ceci Soloaga of VJ Suave have made public artwork that's mobile, interactive, and constantly changing.

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October 14, 2015

Interview: An Exclusive Peek at New Charmingly Witty Comics by Liz Climo

We're happy to share that Liz Climo, one of our favorite artists, has just released a brand-new book titled Lobster Is the Best Medicine! Climo, who is popular for her charmingly witty comics starring a quirky assortment of talking creatures, has expanded her animal kingdom in her latest collection of illustrations. Lobster Is the Best Medicine contains 25 of Climo's web comics and 75 never-before-seen cartoons devoted to the theme of friendship.

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October 14, 2015

Exquisite Glass Sculptures Capture the Intense Beauty and Power of an Ocean Wave

Artist Graham Muir enchants viewers with his delicate, gravity-defying waves made of glass.

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October 14, 2015

Linear Tattoos Use One Continuous Line to Leave a Beautifully Bold Impact

Tattoo artist Mo Ganji specializes in black-and-white body art that makes a strong impact with relatively simple drawings.

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October 14, 2015

Homeless Man Panhandled for Art Supplies and Now His Paintings Are in High-Demand

Artist Jon Masters may not have a home, but that doesn't mean he's given up hope. “I'm a firm believer that nothing bad ever happens, even though it really looks like crap,” he told USA Today. “Just not enough time has gone by to see what the good is going to be.” Initially, Masters (whose real name is Jonathan Spiel) sat with a sign that read, “Just Need a Little Help.

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