Crafts

February 21, 2021

10+ Origami Tutorials You Can Watch and Learn for Free on YouTube

The art of origami has a long place in history and continues to thrive today. For centuries, this creative practice has made its way across the globe as each society has adapted it into its own visual culture. Many contemporary origami artists are pushing the boundaries of paper folding—including a samurai figure that took three months to plan and execute—but don’t let that intimidate you.

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February 17, 2021

Tiny Embroidered Landscapes Look Like Mini Framed Paintings Bursting With Color

From sunset hues to ocean blues, nature boasts countless colors that inspire artists to capture landscapes on canvas. However, rather than using oil paints or pastels, New Mexico-based artist Carolina Torres crafts miniature landscapes from thread. Each meticulously rendered scene features a variety of embroidery stitches that look just like textured paint strokes. Torres mounts many of her finished pieces inside tiny ornate frames, mimicking landscape paintings in a gallery.

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January 30, 2021

3D Embroideries Recreate the Lush Beauty of Nature With an Enchanting Twist

Tiny worlds stitched in thread come to life in Moscow-based artist Rosa Andreeva’s whimsical embroideries. Using techniques dating from as far back as the 16th century, she combines a variety of materials and stitching methods to achieve a dense, three-dimensional feel to her lush creations. Flowers bloom from cracked teacups of silk, gossamer threads form delicate cobwebs, and curious woven creatures inspect their quaint environment.

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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.