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July 24, 2020

Discover the 5 Types of Traditional Intaglio Printmaking Still Used by Artists Today

The invention of the printing press changed the world. By the 15th century, it allowed for the mass production of printed matter such as newspapers and books. But beyond the proliferation of information, there was another benefit to the industrial machine: it facilitated the phenomenon of printmaking as an art form. Printmaking is an artistic process based on transferring images from a master plate (usually made of wood, metal, or glass)

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Photography

July 24, 2020

Photographer Waits 6 Days to Capture Perfect Moment Between Big Cat Couple

Wildlife photographer Mithun H has a passion for big cats.

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Food Art

July 24, 2020

Baker Makes Transparent Jelly Cake That Looks Just Like a Pretty Koi Pond

Inspired by the beauty of Japanese koi ponds, a Canadian baker known as Grace (or petrichoro on Instagram)

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Sculpture

July 24, 2020

Artist Hand-Sculpts Anatomically Correct Miniature Animal Sculptures

Squirrels, ducklings, and mice are already pretty cute as they are, but they’re even more adorable in miniature. Artist and biologist Fanni Sandor crafts tiny animal figurines that are small enough to perch on your fingertip. Each anatomically correct, 1:12 scale dollhouse miniature is hand-sculpted from polymer clay, before being painted with realistic details. Sandor has been captivated by all things miniature since childhood.

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Resources

July 23, 2020

Learn How to Draw an African Elephant in 7 Simple Steps

Elephants are some of the most spectacular animals on Earth. Not only are they massive, but they're also highly intelligent.

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Painting

July 23, 2020

Artist Becomes Infinite Through His Mind-Bending Series of Painted Self Portraits

The self-portrait has long been a fixture in painting.

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Nature

July 23, 2020

Photographer Follows Storms Across North America to Capture Rare Red Sprites

Created by electrical discharges high above thunderstorm clouds, red sprites are a surreal sight to behold. These red-orange flashes in the sky almost seem like fireworks, but are actually caused by discharges of positive lightning. Though they can be hard to catch, photographer Paul M. Smith has dedicated his career to hunting them down.

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Style

July 22, 2020

Elderly Couple Has Fashion Photo Shoots Using Clothing Left Behind in Their Laundromat

Believe it or not, there are some people who take their clothing to get laundered only to never pick it...

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Drawing

July 22, 2020

Illustrator Uses Art to Give a Voice to the Black Lives Matter Movement [Interview]

Illustrator Nikkolas Smith is always creating.

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Embroidery

July 22, 2020

Embroidered Brooches Look Like Real Butterflies Perched on Your Jacket

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have a butterfly land on you, you probably enjoyed a brief close-up look at its beautiful colors and patterns. Catching a glimpse of these delicate insects is no easy feat, but British artist Georgie Emery creates a textile alternative to the real thing that you can look at for as long as you like.

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