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February 21, 2021

Abstract Painter Captures the Effortless Beauty of the Arizona Desert [Interview]

Painting masters like Cezanne and Van Gogh used distinct color palettes and expressive brushstrokes to render the landscapes around them in a unique way. Phoenix-based artist LaurieAnne Gonzalez follows in their footsteps with her series of abstract paintings inspired by the tranquil beauty of the Arizona desert. Each one features a delightful assortment of pastel-colored hues in bold, geometric shapes.

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February 18, 2021

Photographer Spends 7 Years Capturing Beautiful Portraits of Redheads Around the World [Interview]

Whether you’re self-conscious of your height or hate the shape of your nose, we all have hang-ups about how we...

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February 5, 2021

Powerful Before-and-After Portraits of Kids Who Escaped Child Labor [Interview]

For over 20 years, Bangladesh photographer GMB Akash has turned his lens towards the marginalized groups of people in his...

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February 3, 2021

Artist Teams up With Her Dog To Recreate Pawsome Versions of Famous Paintings [Interview]

In the spring of 2020, a creative challenge began to take over the internet. Known as the Getty Museum Challenge, it encouraged people from across the globe to recreate works of art using what they had on hand in their homes. (It came at a time when much of the world was in lockdown due to COVID-19.)

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February 1, 2021

This Non-Profit Ceramics Studio Is Empowering Previously Incarcerated Individuals [Interview]

The arts truly have the power to change lives.

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January 5, 2021

New York Artist Spends $65,000 on Art To Support Struggling Artists During Pandemic [Interview]

COVID has disrupted many areas of life in 2020.

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January 2, 2021

Renowned Wildlife Photographer Wants Your Help Preserving the Marine Life of the Galápagos [Interview]

Did you know that 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water? As the planet battles pollution and climate change, it becomes increasingly important to protect our oceans for the sake of the creatures who reside in them. Doing so will benefit humans, too; it's a battle we all need to fight.

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December 24, 2020

Photographer Crafts Special Camera To Capture Delicate Snowflakes in the Highest Resolution Ever [Interview]

Everyone knows that snowflakes are unique arrays of tiny crystals—no two are precisely the same.

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December 23, 2020

Artist Creates Incredible Paintings Using Pollution From Local River Streams [Interview]

Artist, environmentalist, and Ohio University professor John Sabraw has a unique process for sourcing new paint supplies.

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December 7, 2020

Rare Octopus With Transparent Head Caught by Blackwater Photographer [Interview]

The depths of the ocean are a powerful draw for researchers, experienced divers, and photographers alike. The vast bodies of water which cover over 70 percent of the planet’s surface are still being explored and documented. Lured by mystery, blackwater photographers dive at night into icy, pitch-dark depths. Taipei-based photographer Wu Yung-sen has been deep sea diving and photographing marine life for four years.

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