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March 27, 2020

16 Resources to Help Creatives Use Their Time Wisely While Staying Indoors

For many creatives, this is a time of enormous change. As many are spending more time at home, routines have changed and outside work opportunities may have disappeared. However, this does not mean that it isn't possible to capitalize on the moment. In fact, right now is the perfect time to start thinking outside of the box.

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Painting

March 27, 2020

Incredibly Realistic Paintings Look Like They’re Wrapped in Plastic Film

Artist Robin Eley is a master of painting illusions.

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Creative Products

March 26, 2020

LEGO Re-Releases Iconic Pirate Ship Set From 1989 With an Entire Minifig Crew

LEGO fanatics of the ‘90s are sure to remember the iconic Black Seas Barracuda pirate ship set.

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Art

March 26, 2020

Iconic Album Covers Are Reimagined With Social Distancing in Mind

As the novel coronavirus continues to drastically alter our daily lives, social distancing (more accurately called physical distancing) is the new normal. It’s the only way in which we will slow the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve to save lives and medical resources for those that need it. By living this way, it makes you look at everything in a different light.

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Photography

March 25, 2020

Photographer Uses Her Pool to Take Breathtaking Underwater Portraits That Look Like Paintings

Known for her incredible use of water to explore emotion, fine art photographer Barbara Cole‘s style is unmistakable.

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Design

March 25, 2020

Eco-Friendly Toothbrush Lets You Avoid Plastic Waste With Replaceable Bamboo Bristles

The average person replaces their toothbrush every 3-4 months, resulting in around 20-30 billion plastic toothbrushes tossed into landfills each...

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Drawing

March 24, 2020

Japanese Chef Has Illustrated the Delicious Meals He’s Eaten for the Past 32 Years

Although it’s commonplace for us to snap a photo of a pretty salad or impressive latte art, Japanese chef Itsuo Kobayashi was documenting unforgettable meals long before Instagram ever even existed. For the past 32 years, he has kept a food diary that details some of the delicious cuisines he's had the chance to sample.

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Food Art

March 23, 2020

Baker Carves Delectable Designs Into the Crusts of Her Artisanal Loaves of Bread

Baker Hannah P. of Blondie + Rye uses bread as an unconventional canvas for her art.

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Painting

March 23, 2020

Poignant Paintings Depict Land Animals Half-Submerged in Rising Sea Water

Known for her hyperrealistic animal paintings, Portland-based artist Lisa Ericson is back with a new series of work that defies...

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Career

March 22, 2020

8 Innovative Ways to Make Money From Your Art

A reality of modern life for any working artist is diversification. If you want to make a full-time living as a photographer or fine artist, sometimes it's not always enough to rely on gallery representation or freelance clients. Luckily, as the world has changed, the opportunities for artists to make money from their creativity have also expanded.

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