Drawing
January 9, 2016

Humorously Relatable Illustrations Display the Reality of Living with Anxiety and Depression

British illustrator Gemma Correll combines art and humor to cope with the depression and anxiety disorder she's dealt with throughout her life. Globally, 1 out of every 13 people are affected by anxiety (the most common form of mental illness) and depression impacts an estimated 350 million people–so the artist definitely isn't alone in her struggles. That's why she began to create comical illustrations, paving the way for others to start conversations about mental health.

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Art
January 5, 2016

Watercolor Painter Uses Traditional Techniques to Reveal Expressive Faces of Tibet

Chinese artist Liu Yungsheng is one of the leading watercolor painters of his generation. Making use of inherited traditional techniques, Yungsheng creates hyperrealistic portraits that convey a trademark observational style. Each depiction seems more photograph than painting, as Yungsheng's portraits seem to come alive by capturing his subjects, down to the smallest detail.

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Portrait Photography
January 4, 2016

Woman’s Hilarious Parody Portraits Recreate Popular Celebrity Instagram Photos

Comedian Celeste Barber set out to prove that while celebrity Instagram photos may be interesting to look at and admire, they aren't always realistic. She created the #CelesteChallengeAccepted project that follows her as she attempts to recreate some of the most unique social media snapshots of famous actors, musicians, and TV personalities.

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Art
January 4, 2016

Interview: Animal’s Inner Power Shines Through Sculptures by Amir Yacoub

Egyptian artist Amir Yacoub creates sculptures that are, all at once, the epitome of powerful and free. By utilizing negative space for a streamlined effect, he produces pieces that embrace all the curves, lines, and angles on an animal's physique, adding an artistic touch to their representation. Yacoub consequently showcases his subject's inner strength and beauty, making his work appear as though it's about to come alive.

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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.