Art

January 15, 2024

Actress Katherine Heigl Creates Incredible Paintings and Mixed Media Art

Most of us know actress Katherine Heigl for her work on Grey's Anatomy or her starring roles in films like Knocked Up and 27 Dresses. Most recently, she was on screen as Tully in Netflix's popular Firefly Lane, which she also executive produced. But did you also know that Heigl is an avid painter, spending upwards of four to five hours a day in her art studio?

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January 12, 2024

Rare Painting Made by All Four Members of the Beatles Could Sell for $600k

Almost everyone in the world knows The Beatles for their rock music, but very few know that the musicians dabbled in painting. Or, at least they did on one occasion while staying at a hotel in Japan. In 1966, while The Beatles were scheduled for five shows over the course of three days at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan arena, they were unable to spend much time outside of their suite at the Tokyo Hilton.

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January 10, 2024

Hand-Cut Glass and Concrete Sculptures on Display in Ben Young’s First Solo Show in the U.S.

Sculptor Ben Young is starting 2024 with his first solo exhibition in the United States. Known for his handcrafted glass sculptures that celebrate his love for the ocean, Young's newest sculptures show off a pared-back aesthetic that focuses on form over narrative. This beautiful development allows viewers to pour themselves into each piece, reading into them as they desire. His show, Delicate Space, also furthers Young's investigation of the relationship between humans and the natural world.

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January 9, 2024

These Drawing Tutorials Will Help You Create Realistic Portraits

The ability to draw a convincingly real portrait may seem difficult to achieve, but the reality is that all it takes is an understanding of different techniques and a lot of practice. If you are willing to learn a few tricks, you can start your journey toward achieving realism in your drawings. Luckily, My Modern Met has a lot of resources to help you along the way.

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