Crafts

September 18, 2024

Step-By-Step Guide Reveals How to Craft Your Own Matisse-Inspired Paper Collage

To celebrate Henri Matisse’s vibrant paper cut-outs, Kathy Barbro, founder of Art Projects for Kids, recently published a simple, step-by-step tutorial for creating your own Matisse-inspired artwork. Although designed with kids in mind, the tutorial is equally enjoyable for adults. After all, Matisse himself didn’t start exploring collage until the final decade of his life. Matisse’s paper cut-outs are among the most celebrated artworks in history.

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August 18, 2024

Artist Creates Intricate Paper Sculptures Inspired By Shapes Found in Nature

The natural world is full of fascinating shapes. However, not all of them are visible to the naked eye. In fact, some of the most intricate organisms and processes are those that happen at a microscopic level. Marrying science with art, Rogan Brown has long produced delicate paper sculptures that evoke big and small living beings through their striking level of detail.

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August 12, 2024

Stunning Translucent Quilts Honor Indigenous Lands and Culture

Quilting holds deep cultural significance for many Indigenous peoples, intertwining practical necessity with rich storytelling and community traditions. For various Indigenous groups, the textile art has evolved to reflect their histories, identities, and connections to the land. Inspired by the ancient craft, artist Wally Dion creates colorful, translucent quilts that honor Indigenous lands. In 2022, Dion was invited to participate in an exhibition at Wanuskewin Park, a heritage park in Canada.

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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.