Embroidery

June 22, 2017

Botanical Illustrations Capture the Colorful Charm of Houseplants

In her collection of botanical illustrations, Brooklyn-based artist Laura Garcia Serventi beautifully showcases the charm of the humble houseplant. Rendered in the artist's characteristically colorful style, each painting captures potted plants' unexpected diversity. In her Gardens series, Serventi paints quirky collections of indoor plants set against splashy tile floors. The flora featured in each composition illustrate the artist's eclectic interest in plants, which range from blooming flowers and fanned palm trees to towering cacti and squat succulents.

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May 25, 2017

Artist Reimagines Classical Paintings with Pop Culture Characters

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Digital artist Lothlenan is transforming classical paintings into the ultimate fan fantasies by placing favorite anime, cartoon, and video game characters into these elaborate scenes. Revamping iconic artwork from the 18th and 19th centuries, Lothlenan cleverly inserts these contemporary figures, all while keeping the style of the original painting.

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December 21, 2016

Best of 2016: Top 17 Artists Who Have Revitalized Embroidery

Embroidery may be an ancient craft, but you’d never know it from these artists. The year 2016 has continued to see the rise (and enthusiasm) of hand-stitched creations. From hyperrealistic portraits to one-of-a-kind clothing to special stationary, embroidery takes many forms. Typically viewed as craft, this medium often straddles a fine line—depending on its application, it too can occupy the art realm. The best embroidery artists of this year are a mix of the two fields.

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