Art Supplies
March 15, 2021

10 Essential Craft Supplies That Are Must-Haves for Your Studio Stash

Being a crafter means that there is no shortage of cool supplies that you can have in your studio stash. But what’s essential and what’s a nice-to-have item? While that will depend on your work, there are many tools that will benefit you no matter if you’re an embroiderer, scrapbooker, or collage maker. We’ve compiled a list of must-have craft supplies you’ll want to have on hand.

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Oil Painting
March 14, 2021

5 Wayne Thiebaud Paintings Capturing His Vibrant Vision of American Culture

American painter Wayne Thiebaud turned 100 years old in November 2020, but he continues to make art every day. Known as one of the hardest working artists in the U.S., Thiebaud can paint almost anywhere. He says, “I’ve worked in basements, garages, even kitchens.” Through painting in everyday environments, Thiebaud’s daily practice focuses on capturing ordinary objects, people, and landscapes.

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Art History
March 13, 2021

5 Famous Marc Chagall Paintings That Will Mesmerize You With Their Dreamlike Beauty

The late French-Russian artist Marc Chagall is known for his distinct abstract style that merged Cubism, Fauvism, and Surrealism. Throughout his long career, he created dream-like figurative and narrative art that explored his Jewish identity and life in Russia. He once said, “Lenin turned [the country] upside down, just as I upturn my paintings.” Chagall said of his childhood, “Lines, angles, triangles, squares, carried me far away to enchanting horizons.

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Paper Art
March 12, 2021

Artist Builds ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Light Boxes Using Layers of Cut Paper

Recreating a scene from a show or film with paper may seem like an impossible task, but artist Ben Charman proves it can be done to great effect. The London-based crafter discovered paper art in 2019 and has been building enchanting light boxes ever since. He finds inspiration for his creations in popular culture—taking inspiration from the likes of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Wars, Pokémon, and Stranger Things.

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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.