Art

October 31, 2023

Artist Creates Contemporary Landscape Paintings Using Jewel-Toned Polygons

California-based artist Elyse Dodge is known for her signature geometric landscapes. Filled with brilliant color, her paintings transform mountains and other geological features into sleek, contemporary polygon shapes. While her work is executed using acrylic paint, they are often so precise that they appear digitized. As her career continues to blossom, Dodge has extended her work to include murals and installations that play with her love of color and light.

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October 25, 2023

500-Year-Old Aztec Sculpture of a Giant Snake Head Uncovered After Earthquake in Mexico

On September 19, 2022, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico City, damaging multiple buildings and uncovering a lost artwork in the process. A large 500-year-old sculpture was discovered in the shifted ground near the historic center of the metropolis. It turns out that this discovery has a direct connection to the Aztec Empire. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) sent a team to the site and recovered the massive artefact. Measuring 5.

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October 21, 2023

Powerful Oil Paintings Modeled on the Work of Old Masters Give a Voice to African Mythology [Interview]

In her exhibition Master Narratives, Afro-Cuban American artist Harmonia Rosales seamlessly entwines the tales and characters of the Yorùbá religion, Greco-Roman mythology, and Christianity with the canonical works and artistic techniques of European Old Masters. Through her 20 oil paintings and a large-scale installation reminiscent of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rosales is spotlighting oft-forgotten narratives where Black voices take center stage.

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October 19, 2023

40 Easy Things to Draw in Your Sketchbook Right Now

Learning how to draw takes time and practice. However, if you didn't spend a lot of time sketching growing up, it can be a little daunting to just jump in. If you're looking for some things that are easy to draw, then you've come to the right place. We've put together a list of 40 easy to draw ideas that will make you want to fill your sketchbook every day.

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