Painting

January 15, 2024

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Ferocious and Fuzzy Animals Rendered on Pure Silk Fabric

In China and Japan, silk painting has an age-old history. This exquisite craft requires the artist's careful precision to render works on the smooth textile, and, when mastered, results in soft and luminescent pieces. Artist Dr. Olga Belova carries on this tradition by creating hyperrealistic portraits of animals on pure silk fabric. From tigers and leopards to wolves, these wildlife portraits appear to glow against the sinuous backdrop.

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December 26, 2023

Dreamy Aquatic Ecosystems Visualized in Vibrant Mixed-Media Paintings

Like portals to another world, Yellena James creates colorful ecosystems that bloom on the canvas. The Portland-based artist paints amorphous flora and fauna in vibrant hues which come together to form an aquatic dreamscape. Rather than rely on just one medium, James incorporates acrylics, gouache, as well as different inks in her work. This magical combination gives these paintings a watery depth in which some shades appear deeper and richer, while others seem more buoyant.

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December 18, 2023

Peaceful Paintings of People and Landscapes Using a Grid of Colorful Squares

Many painters use a grid to transfer drawings to the canvas. Rather than hide this artistic tool, Stelios Pupet takes it a step further. The Greek artist uses grids to construct both figures and landscapes with squares of different hues, highlighting how color can create forms. While this system appears organized, Pupet says that he cannot always predict how a piece will turn out.

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November 7, 2023

Stunning Abstract Floral Paintings Represent Artist’s Journey Into Motherhood

Since we first interviewed artist Dimitra Milan as a teenager, we've been able to see her artistry stretch and grow. From creating her own distinct style called abstract realism to teaching others how to harness their own creativity, Milan has consistently pushed her own boundaries. And now, she is back with her first new series of paintings in several years—Miracle in Bloom.

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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.