Art Supplies
August 4, 2024

20 Quirky Pencils That Will Let You Sketch and Scribble in Style

Since you were old enough to write, you've probably stuck to the same style of pencil. Painted yellow and topped with a tiny pink eraser, this distinctive pencil has been a stationery staple for centuries. While there's nothing wrong with this tried-and-true instrument, why not make your mark with a newer model? In this collection of quirky pencils, you'll find a range of fun and fashionable tools for every taste.

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Crafts
August 3, 2024

Textile Artist Captures the Beauty of Nature With Colorful Woven Landscapes

Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in history, and Chicago-based artist Adrienne Lee keeps the ancient art form alive with her Painted Sky Textiles. She uses colorful yarn and a loom to render intricate textile landscapes that capture the beauty of the hills, meadows, mountains, seas, and skies. Before Lee starts on a single piece or collection, she often has a theme or place in mind that she wants to base it on.

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Nature
August 2, 2024

Hypnotic Videos of Insects Crawling on Tiny Worlds of Blooming Flowers

Japanese artist Yoshiyuki Katayama highlights the relationship between insects and flowers through exceptional videos. For eight years, he has been adding new work to his ongoing Umwelt series. The work merges a time-lapse video of flowers blooming together with insects crawling on the plants in slow motion. This makes for a dynamic composite as the slow motion and time-lapse create a hypnotic video.

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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.