Creative Products
September 19, 2019

LEGO Debuts 4,784-Piece ‘Star Wars’ Set Reimagining the Empire’s Iconic Destroyer Ship

Toy manufacturer LEGO is known for crafting challenging build sets that highlight iconic scenes from pop culture. They’ve recently unveiled their latest Star Wars set that depicts the Imperial Star Destroyer—a symbol of the Galactic Empire. You might remember the Destroyer as the ship that appeared in the opening scene of Star Wars: A New Hope as it fired at a Rebel Tantive IV starcraft.

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Drawing
September 18, 2019

This Artist Creates Incredible Drawings of the Room He’s in From His Perspective

Denver-based urban sketcher Paul Heaston takes a sketchbook and pen with him wherever he goes, capturing the world around him in his distinct sketchy style. Each inked line drawing gives a glimpse into the life of this artist, husband, and dad, and how he balances family commitments with his love of art. Heaston never misses a chance to fit in some drawing time each day.

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Sculpture
September 16, 2019

Interview: Artist Makes Faces Emerge from Brilliantly Manipulated Netted Tulle Fabric

Most portrait artists opt for paint as their medium, but British artist Benjamin Shine folds and presses giant sheets of tulle fabric into beautiful abstract faces. His stunning Flow series features dreamy, peaceful faces that seem to emerge from the delicate fabric folds like clouds of smoke. His latest Sky Flow piece, titled Quietude, takes his signature fabric sculptures to a new, much larger scale.

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Drawing
September 14, 2019

Artist Thoughtfully Illustrates Problems Faced by Modern Society

From political and environmental issues like global warming to social pressure and technology addiction, many people can relate to feeling overwhelmed by modern life. In a bid to highlight these issues, German artist Steffen Kraft (of ICONEO) creates thought-provoking graphic illustrations that visualize complex themes and feelings in his distinct witty style. One striking image visualizes the human impact we have on our planet, illustrated as if it’s being shredded like paper.

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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.