Art

March 8, 2024

Incredible Young Creatives Win World Wildlife Day Art Contest

Over 3,000 children from around the world showed off their artistic talent in support of wildlife conservation. The World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized every year by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to honor the world's biodiversity. In this sixth iteration of the contest, children from 141 countries submitted art in line with the theme, “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.

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March 5, 2024

Nontraditional Fiber Artist Seamlessly Weaves Beautiful Circular Creations

Alison Altafi's Instagram page describes her artwork as “Magical art for magical people,” and it's no surprise as to why. The whimsical nature of her work easily conjures up visions of far away other worlds. By weaving together mixed fibers of all different textures and colors, she is able to create entire universes in the space of a hoop. Some of these universes resemble the natural world, while others are more abstract and fantastical.

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March 4, 2024

Imaginative Nature Doodles Fill Countless Pages

There is a special kind of beauty that goes along with nature artwork. Many find harmony and peace in the magical symmetry of the natural world, with every petal and leaf mapped out flawlessly. The art created by the Instagram user Licosmoss, who goes by Anna, is no different. The artist fills page upon page with repeating natural patterns and designs. “[My] main inspiration is nature, childhood memories [and] geometry,” Anna said.

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March 2, 2024

Illuminating Architecture Drawings Feature Gorgeous Glowing Windows

There is nothing quite as magical as seeing a city come alive at night. This experience is precisely what Nikita Busyak captures in his ongoing glowing city sketch series. Busyak draws beautiful cityscape scenes with Micron pens, using precise linework and shading techniques, before digitally modifying the drawings by filling them in with light.

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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.