Painting
April 27, 2021

Vibrant Palette Knife Paintings Capture the Beauty and Strength From Around the World

Since graduating from the Florence Academy of Art in 2016, Spanish painter Elena Gual has continued to develop her artistic practice. She’s been building on and evolving from more academic techniques to establish her own bold, painterly style. Now based in London, the talented artist channels much of her output towards portraiture and images of the female form—transmitting the strength, power, and beauty of femininity with thick impasto upon her canvases.

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Interview
April 25, 2021

Photographer Documents the Otherworldly ‘Mutant Vehicles’ That Inhabit Burning Man [Interview]

German visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker Alexandra Lier merges the analog and digital aspects of her craft to transmit the viewer into an immersive world with its own captivating narrative. Best known for her photography, Lier’s stunning work has been featured in a variety of online and print media. She has also published her photographs in two fine art books and is now working on a third titled Mutant Vehicles.

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Creative Products
April 24, 2021

Grow Your Own Tiny Cherry Blossom Tree With This Sakura Bonsai Kit

The Japanese tradition of growing bonsai trees—originally derived from an ancient Chinese gardening practice—is an art dedicated to cultivating miniature trees that mimic the shape of their full-sized counterparts in nature. Ever wanted to try your hand at growing your very own bonsai tree? Well, you’re in luck. Amazon is selling bonsai seed kits that have everything you need to start growing a Japanese cherry blossom bonsai tree from scratch, all for just $19.99.

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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.