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September 29, 2021

Hypnotic “Abstract” Paintings Reveal Realistic Faces When You Take a Step Back

Depending on how you look at one of Lee Wagstaff‘s paintings, you may see a pattern or a face. That's because the Berlin-based artist uses repeating geometric patterns in a uniform color to render his oil portraits, hiding the facial features from the viewer until they view his work at just the right distance.

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September 22, 2021

Immersive Ocean Mural Transports You Under the Sea When You Step Indoors

Artist Ania Amador has brought the ocean indoors with a stunning mural of the sea.

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September 17, 2021

Expressive Oil Paintings Show the Rhythmic Beauty of Visible Brushstrokes

Some artists create paintings that look like real life, whereas Daniel Bilmes creates paintings that look like another medium entirely.

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September 15, 2021

Impressionism and ‘Star Wars’ Collide in Paintings Inspired by a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Turkish artist Naci Caba creates fantastical artworks based on science fiction. Some of his most popular pieces are his original Star Wars-themed oil paintings, which take fan art to a whole new level. From X-wing starfighters whizzing through the atmosphere to views of the imposing Death Star looming above the horizon, his epic canvases are sure to delight any die-hard devotee. Caba made illustrations for stories and coloring books before he began working with oil paint.

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September 6, 2021

Elegant Oil Paintings Capture the Ethereal Beauty of Massive Pastel Flowers

Everyone loves to receive a bouquet of fresh flowers, but how often do we pay attention to their finer details?

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September 5, 2021

Artist Creates Lifelike Ocean Paintings Despite Her Fear of Large Bodies of Water

The ocean is a muse for many water-loving artists. The challenge, however, is in capturing its movement.

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September 4, 2021

Massive Watercolor Paintings “Bloom” on Paper Showcasing the Delicate Beauty of Flowers

Who doesn't love the idea of a bountiful bouquet? Well, artist Janet Pulcho creates massive, human-sized blooms that can live forever. Her series of large watercolor paintings capture the ethereal beauty of different flowers, from poppies to peonies. “I like florals for their aesthetics,” Pulcho tells My Modern Met. “There is enough ugliness in the world and I believe that my paintings can bring something beautiful and inspiring into other people’s life.

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September 1, 2021

Young Afghan Artist Creates Emotional Painting of Her Country’s Fall to the Taliban

The Taliban's seizure of Kabul has not only put the well-being of the people in Afghanistan at risk but it...

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August 12, 2021

Stunning Oil Paintings Capture Beautiful Landscapes From Countries Around the World

Atlanta-based artist Courtney Myers continues to travel the world through her oil paintings.

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August 5, 2021

Artist Uses Surfboards as Canvases for Exquisite Ocean Paintings

Australian artist Claire Marie is “reducing the number of old surfboards that end up in a landfill, one artwork at a time.” Her sustainable creative practice uses discarded fiberglass surfboards as canvases for incredible paintings of the ocean. Each finished piece offers a glimpse into a special aquatic retreat.

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