Painting

September 6, 2020

Spectacular Starry Paintings Explore the Endless Depths of Outer Space

While some artists find inspiration in the familiar beauty of nature, others look to the stars. Los Angeles-based artist Lanchen Mihalic (also called Lanchen Designs) creates incredible paintings that explore the mesmerizing depths of outer space. She decorates canvases of various shapes and sizes with depictions of swirling nebulae, galaxies, and planets. Mihalic's vast portfolio surveys a myriad of celestial scenes in a range of fantastical color schemes.

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August 12, 2020

Sculptural Palette Knife Paintings Capture the Striking Beauty of California Beaches

Sometimes, the splendorous beauty of the ocean cannot be captured in photographs alone. La Jolla, California-based artist Krista Schumacher creates vibrant tactile paintings that embody the entire sensory experience of a day at the beach. Her ongoing series traverses the idyllic seascapes of Southern California at different times of the day. Schumacher has many considerations when beginning her paintings.

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July 20, 2020

Vibrant Palette Knife Paintings Create 3D Flowers Out of Layers of Paint

New Zealand-based artist Joshua Davison creates mesmerizing palette knife paintings of flowers that pop off of the canvas. These eye-catching reliefs are composed of dozens of individually crafted petals that burst with color. Although the series originated as a way for the 23-year-old painter to practice color theory, it has since evolved into a study of symmetry, saturation, and contrast.

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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.