Drawing
July 6, 2020

Illustrator Creates Heartwarming Animal Comics to Spread Positivity Every Day

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many parts of our daily lives, including our mental health. That is why it is important to remember to practice self-care, and find ways to de-stress—like exercising or completing a coloring book. Fortunately, illustrator Jang (of JangandFox Studio) continues to brighten up everyone's Instagram feed with her heartwarming animal comics. Jang began the popular series in 2018 as a way to encourage kindness and self-love.

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Painting
July 5, 2020

Dreamy Landscape Paintings Evoke the Mystical Wonder of Mountainous British Columbia

Mom by day and artist by night, Canadian realist painter Sarah McKendry first picked up a paintbrush in 2008 and hasn’t looked back. The talented self-taught artist creates beautiful landscape paintings that capture the dark, misty forests and majestic mountain scenes of British Columbia. Scrolling through McKendry's online portfolio, it's hard to believe that each piece is rendered in oil paint. The works look just like a photograph and are full of soft, realistic details.

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Painting
July 4, 2020

Exquisite Paintings Highlight the Simple Joys That Come From Doing Nothing at All

French artist Francine Van Hove captures the timeless allure of femininity in her paintings of young women in intimate settings. The mysterious maidens bask in Van Hove's beautifully curated worlds, unconcerned with anything outside of the manicured interiors of their bedrooms or sun-dappled gardens. Their charming languidness follows their every action, as though these women personify the Italian phrase, “il dolce far niente,” or the sweetness in doing nothing.

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Installation
July 3, 2020

Sublime Installations Made From Thousands of Beads and Buttons Celebrate Korean Architecture

Korean-born artist Ran Hwang is known for her ingenious use of materials to build up contemporary installations. Using beads, buttons, and pins, she works meticulously to create textural artworks that are stunning from both afar and up close. With her Palace Series, she applies this technique to traditional Korean architecture and the results are astonishing. Hwang was inspired by the five grand palaces of Seoul—Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, and Changgyeonggung.

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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.