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April 14, 2022

Colorful Illustrations Set in Lush Landscapes Depict the Artist’s Healing Process

Many people seek out the beauty and comfort of nature during difficult times. For Hong Kong-based artist Julie Lai, the act of creating lush landscapes helped her heal from life-changing events and deepen her self-awareness. In this project, called Crysalis, solitary figures are surrounded by lavish backgrounds full of color, organic shapes, and expressive brushstrokes that sweep the viewer into the soothing energy of the scene.

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April 13, 2022

Learn To Let Your Paint Brush Flow in This Freeing Abstract Floral Art Class

There are many ways to paint flowers.

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April 12, 2022

Creative Artist Uses Her Hand as the Canvas for Paintings With Tiny Figures

Italy-based artist Golsa Golchini is known for painting tiny masterpieces on unusual canvases.

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April 12, 2022

Iconic Photo of Artist Frida Kahlo Is Recreated Entirely From Colorful Pebbles

In the hands of Justin Bateman, colorful rocks can be arranged into just about anything. The British artist specializes in arranging pebbles to create temporary works of art based on art history and real life. One of his latest installations brings to life an iconic portrait of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo using hundreds of similarly-sized stones.

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April 11, 2022

Illusionistic Sculptures Explore the Relationship Between Humans and Nature

There’s more to the work of Christopher David White than meets the eye.

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April 11, 2022

Boldly Colored Paintings of People in Traditional Bulgarian Clothing Explore the Idea of Rebirth

Clothing holds the key to the deep meanings in Simona Ruscheva‘s vivid paintings.

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April 10, 2022

Hazy Figures Express the Anguish of Isolation in Hyperrealistic Paintings

New York-based artist Alyssa Monks forces us to confront deep feelings of anguish in her newest series titled It's All Under Control. Inspired by the isolation brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic, these realistic canvases coerce viewers into watching the emotional narratives of solitary figures, slightly abstracted by the wet glass of their shower stalls.

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April 10, 2022

Miniature Masterpieces Are Completely Painted and Displayed Inside of Mint Tins

Open one of Remington Robinson‘s Altoids tins and you'll discover a museum meant for a miniature masterpiece.

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April 9, 2022

Hypnotic Kinetic Sculpture Made of Traffic Mirrors Is a Reflection on Privacy

Spanish street artist SpY has created his first kinetic sculpture using 20 traffic mirrors.

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April 9, 2022

Exquisite Portrait Paintings Look Just Like the Real-Life Models That Inspired Them

Inspired by the timeless quality of traditional paintings, Polish artist Damian Lechoszest creates realistic portraits that are enveloped with a sense of nostalgia. His many different subjects—who range from young to old—wear distinct clothing with classical silhouettes and historical details, making it hard to pinpoint the era they belong to.

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