Art

October 23, 2024

Moo Deng Officially Has Her Own Logo That’s Just as Cute as the Baby Pygmy Hippo

Since her birth on July 10, 2024, Moo Deng, the charming baby pygmy hippopotamus, has gained international recognition. The hippo, whose name means “bouncy pig,” lives with her family at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, and has captivated social media with her feisty personality, adorable chubbiness, and signature rosy cheeks. Her popularity has led to everything from LEGO sculptures to playful merch. Now, Moo Deng also has her very own logo.

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October 21, 2024

Illustrated Alphabet Posters Celebrate the Unique ABCs of U.S. Cities and States

Though typically associated with children and elementary schools, alphabet posters can be designed for adults and sleek apartments, too. Abbie Renzema, an illustrator based in Las Vegas, delightfully proves this point. The gifted artist creates charming posters that recreate the alphabet, whether they be based on Wes Anderson movies, inside jokes from the iconic TV show The Office, or states across the U.S. With their glossy designs and whimsical illustrations, Renzema’s U.S.

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October 18, 2024

Finger-Painting Artist Creates Floral Masterpieces Inspired by Creamy Cake Rosettes

While most of us haven’t finger painted since childhood, artist Iris Scott elevates this playful, intuitive technique to a refined art form. She’s known for using her fingertips, palette knives, and even air compressors to create expressive impasto paintings that exude texture. Scott’s latest collection, Frosting Florals, draws inspiration from the delicate art of piping rosettes on cakes. Each whimsical, 12×12-inch oil painting reimagines classic floral bouquets in vases, but with a colorful contemporary twist.

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October 15, 2024

Gallery Removes 300 Years of Smoke Damage From Half of a Painting to Showcase Their Restoration Abilities

One of the best ways to promote a product of service is offering hard-hitting proof that it works. Koolen Fine Arts, a gallery in Stratford, Canada, did just that. On top of trading artworks, the showroom offers restoration services for antique paintings. To show their capabilities, the company fixed only half of a painting and exhibited the results to show what they can do for their potential customers and their art at home.

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