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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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Travel

March 20, 2020

Enchanting Photos of Madeira’s Ancient Fanal Forest Filled With 500-Year-Old Trees

The island of Madeira is known for its dramatic landscape, which includes rugged mountains, volcanoes, and rocky beaches.

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Drawing

March 20, 2020

Artist Purrfectly Blends Cats Into Minimalist Landscape Illustrations

Many of us have tried looking for shapes in the clouds, but what about entire landscapes?

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Environment

March 19, 2020

Venice’s Canal Turns Crystal Clear During Coronavirus Quarantine

It's been a difficult 12 months for Venice. With record floods in November, the city was already in recovery mode when the coronavirus began its grip on Italy in late February. As of March 18, the Veneto region, where Venice is located, has the third most cases of coronavirus in the country with over 3,200 positive cases and nearly 100 deaths.

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Art

March 17, 2020

5 Online Art Challenges to Help You to Stay Creative and Connected During Coronavirus Lockdown

As many of us are experiencing a life of self-quarantining, we understand that the coronavirus lockdowns are essential in flattening...

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History

March 16, 2020

A “Wee” History of the Leprechaun, a Legendary Character From Irish Folklore

Though famously short in stature, leprechauns have landed a big role in Irish folklore.

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Sculpture

March 15, 2020

5 Illuminating Facts About Dale Chihuly, a Master of Contemporary Glass Art

For nearly 50 years, Dale Chihuly has practiced the glistening art of glassmaking. With his transcendent, jewel-toned sculptures installed in top sites around the world, the American artist has helped transform the age-old craft into an international art form. While you may have gazed at one of Chihuly's sparkling sculptures, you may not know about the man behind the blown glass. Learn more about the contemporary master with these illuminating facts about Dale Chihuly.

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