Painting
April 30, 2019

Interview: Artist Shares Her Colorful Sketchbooks Filled with Beautiful Botanicals

When you’ve got creative block, sometimes the best remedy is to go outside and draw what you see. New York-based print designer and illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows has made it a habit to take her sketchbook everywhere she goes, taking inspiration from her everyday surroundings. Rendered in watercolor and gouache, Meadow’s paintings are particularly inspired by nature. Her sketchbook pages are filled with lush, colorful landscapes and gardens, blooming with flowers and botanicals.

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Design
April 30, 2019

Free Medieval City Generator Lets You Create Your Own Maps of Imaginary Lands

With Games of Thrones coming to an end, the world will be missing its fill of Medieval fantasy. But thanks to indie game developer Oleg Dolya, it will be possible to create your own Medieval city with the click of a button. Dolya's Medieval Fantasy City Generator is a free in-browser tool that is surprisingly addictive. Cities of differing sizes are randomly generated, but users are given some control to customize their fiefdoms.

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Art
April 29, 2019

Stunning Group Exhibition Celebrates the Beauty of Motherhood

Motherhood has been a popular artistic theme since the early ages, with some of the most famous paintings and sculptures being depictions of The Madonna and Child. Today, many artists continue to explore deeply personal maternal relationships, visualizing their unique, unconditional bond and fierce protection. Open now until June 9, 2019, in both its London and Rome locations, Dorothy Circus Gallery is hosting a group show, titled Mother and Child.

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Art History
April 28, 2019

Stained Glass: The Splendid History of an Ancient Art Form That Still Dazzles Today

For thousands of years, artisans have found inspiration in glistening glass. In any form, glass can produce exquisite works of art. However, when colored, the medium climbs to kaleidoscopic new heights. Though often associated with windows and places of worship, stained glass has been adopted and adapted for all kinds of art, from ancient cups to contemporary installations.

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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.