Design

August 2, 2017

Artist Holds Paper Cut-Outs Up to the World to Complete His Fashion Illustrations

We've been smitten with Shamekh Al-Bluwi‘s landscape-inspired take on fashion illustration since 2015. Using nothing but his surroundings and some skillfully-drawn paper cut-outs, the Jordan-based artist continues to create one-of-a-kind clothing designs. To create each unique work of art, Al-Bluwi first sketches a model on a piece of paper. He then carefully snips out the silhouette of her clothing, resulting in a garment-shaped cut-out. Finally, he holds the paper in front of his desired backdrop, and voila!

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August 1, 2017

15 Creative Products of July by Cutting Edge Artists, Designers, and Makers

Over the years, online shopping has become a way of life. The practice allows us to completely avoid brick-and-mortar stores and discover products and brands that we wouldn’t otherwise. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choices, take solace in our companion site, My Modern Met Selects. There, we have a curated selection of unique items from makers around the world.

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July 31, 2017

Delightfully Illustrated Postage Stamps Inspired by Beloved Cities Around the World

With artistic talents spanning illustration, digital art, design, and advertising, Singapore-based creative Elen Winata has an eclectic portfolio “held together by simple but thought provoking ideas.” For her recent project, Stamp : Cities, Winata has created a collection of playful postage stamp posters based on popular destinations around the world. Featuring clean lines, simplistic forms, and bold colors, the stamps offer an illustrated look at a range of cultural sites.

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July 24, 2017

40+ Striking Works of Art That Creatively Make the Most of Negative Space

As an experimental yet age-old approach to art, using negative space is a creative way to depict subject matter and craft intriguing compositions. By unexpectedly employing the untouched space surrounding the central figure or object of a work of art, artists can create pieces that are both aesthetically balanced and eye-catching. Since negative space is inherently present in every medium and genre of art, artists across all disciplines are able to take advantage of its great potential.

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