Painting
June 10, 2018

Interview: Textured Oil Paintings Express Complex Human Emotions and Ideas

Polish artist Justyna Kopania captures the fleeting nature of time in her expressive oil paintings. Inspired by moments that have “stuck” in her memory, the artist crafts emotive scenes using bold brushstrokes and eye-catching color palettes. Kopania's beautiful body of work features a wide range of subject matter, from sailing ships and stormy seas to pianos and stage performers.

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Classes
June 8, 2018

15+ Art Classes Online to Spark Your Imagination This Week

For many people, school is out for the summer and they won’t even think about learning for the next couple of months. But if you wish you could be back in the classroom, getting there is easier than you think. Creative online classes allow you to learn new skills or refresh yourself on some of your favorite subjects like drawing, photography, and much more.

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Funny
June 6, 2018

20+ Sticky Note Drawings That Perfectly Capture the Everyday Struggles of Adulthood

Cartoonist Chaz Hutton (aka Insta-Chaz) uses humble sticky notes as his canvas to illustrate the relatable highs and lows of daily life. Using a simple stick-man style in black ink, the artist captures the awkward transition into adulthood with witty diagrams, charts, and simple illustrations all condensed into small, square and rectangle-shaped yellow Post-it notes. Hutton first started drawing on sticky notes while bored at his desk job in an architecture firm.

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Creative Products
June 6, 2018

Literature-Inspired Purses Let You Carry a Good Book With You at All Times

Today, many creative book lovers are designing products based on their favorite reads. This page-turning trend has touched a range of products, including tea tins, tiny charms, and, thanks to Elena Myloslavskaya of BAGatelle Studio, the everyday book bag. Each of BAGatelle Studio's eye-catching clutches is cleverly disguised as a popular work of prose. Featuring classic cover art and a compact size (less than 8″ x 6″)

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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.