Art

August 22, 2022

Get in the School Spirit With This Bundle of Online Classes Teaching Acrylic Painting

The beginning of the school year is typically all about young people, but you can be a student at any age. After all, it’s never too late to learn something new. Through our e-learning platform My Modern Met Academy, you can take courses year-round from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule. Now, we’re offering a Back to School bundle that’s centered around three acrylic painting classes.

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August 18, 2022

Stunning Oil Painting of the Sea Inside a Real Porthole Offers an Infinite Oceanview

When you're on a ship, a porthole will show you spectacular views of life at sea. So, it's only fitting that a painting of the stormy ocean is framed inside one of these nautical items. North Carolina-based artist Adam Stevens mounted his oil seascape inside a genuine porthole, adding to the maritime aesthetic of the piece. As a self-taught artist, Stevens learned how to paint through YouTube videos, including tutorials by Bob Ross.

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August 15, 2022

Hypnotic Ceramic Sculptures Juggle Soothing Circles in Nested Shells

When looking at the sculptural ceramic art of Matthew Chambers, there is a lot to unpack. Using a potter's wheel and clay he produces mesmerizing tactile vessels that are actually multiple pieces merged into one round form. Underneath the external “shell” is several smaller bowls that are arranged like concentric circles. Based on the Isle of Wight in the UK, Chambers is inspired by the purity of circles as a shape.

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August 11, 2022

15 Contemporary Ukrainian Artists You Can Support on Society6

Ukraine has always been a country rich in history, culture, and art. And now, more than ever, art has become an important part of preserving and raising Ukraine's culture. Since Russia invaded the country at the end of February, Ukrainians have seen their lives dramatically change. But many are still actively working to promote the pride they have in their country and to keep their livelihoods going.

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