January 22, 2020

Make Your Own Animal Doll Collection With These Adorable All-Inclusive Embroidery Kits

There are many artists and designers bringing back the age-old craft of embroidery; however, Kiriki Press stands out for its adorable all-inclusive kits that allow anyone to get started. Founded by printmaking graduate Michelle Galletta, this Canadian brand specializes in animal-inspired doll patterns, such as the majestic barn owl and noble wolf.

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January 21, 2020

Van Gogh Self-Portrait Thought to Be a Fake for Decades Is Now Confirmed as Real

Vincent van Gogh is known for both his extreme talent and tumultuous history. Plagued by mental illness, he had periods of great suffering, which eventually led him to sever part of his left ear. Aside from famous works like Starry Night and his Sunflowers series, he is also known for the 35 self-portraits he created. Now, experts have confirmed an additional self-portrait and, interestingly, it's the only one he ever painted during a bout of psychosis. Self-Portrait (1889)

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January 20, 2020

Who Is Giotto? Learn About the Life and Art of the Father of the Renaissance

The Italian Renaissance is regarded as one of the most vibrant periods in western art history. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created highly realistic works that emphasized a renewed interest in anatomy and proportion. To find the catalyst for this remarkable change, one has to look back to a painter from the Proto-Renaissance period named Giotto.

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