Interview

June 19, 2018

Interview: Dog Photographer Offers Pro Tips for Capturing Stunning Portraits of Your Pooch

You don’t have to be a pet owner to know that photographing dogs can be tricky. It takes time, patience, and skill to snap artful images of canines. Those who are able to capture such images undoubtedly have a gift—with both photography and animals. Anne Geier is one of these incredible individuals taking gorgeous pictures of dogs—both alone and in groups—that highlight their heart and humanity.

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June 11, 2018

Interview: Artist Creates Spellbinding Sculptures of Children Covered in Moss

Finnish artist Kim Simonsson stumbled upon sculpting while playing in the snow as a young child. While his peers were creating standard snowmen, he was crafting a model of Donald Duck. Since this unexpected epiphany, Simonsson has sculpted a range of fascinating figures, including his enchanting collection of Moss People. This spellbinding series features life-sized sculptures of children that appear to be molded out of vibrant and verdant moss.

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June 3, 2018

Interview: Inside the Surreal Creative Mind of Greg “Craola” Simkins

Prolific artist Greg “Craola” Simkins presents a new series of surreal work in his solo exhibition The Escape Artist. The native Californian has a long career that has seen him move from graffiti artist to video game designer to full-time fine artist, while still maintaining a presence on the streets. Masterfully using acrylics, Simkins' canvases burst with color and fantasy, each pulling the viewer into the mythical worlds he's created.

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May 24, 2018

Interview: Pianist-Turned-Photographer Takes Fantastical Photos Inspired by Epic Tales

Multi-talented artist Lillian Liu is focused on “creating visual art, music, and education for dreamers.” As both a critically-acclaimed classical pianist and an avant-garde photographer, she has carved out a noteworthy niche for herself in the realm of the arts. Growing up, Liu primarily concentrated on music. In high school, however, she began a love affair with photography.

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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.