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August 22, 2019

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings of Fish Trapped in Glass Bowls Are Metaphors for Modern Life

South Korean artist Young-sung Kim has made a name for himself thanks to his hyperrealistic oil paintings of fish swimming in glass bowls and cups. Kim uses minuscule brushes to pull out every detail of his subjects, whether it be the colorful tail of a beta fish or the shimmering scales of a goldfish. Painted on large canvases, the animals are laid out like living still lifes for the viewer to admire.

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August 19, 2019

10 Different Types of Drawing Styles You Can Try Right Now

Drawing is the foundation of so many creative practices, from architects to fashion designers to animators and artists. Using a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, the opportunities for self-expression are endless. And by using different drawing techniques, it's incredible to see just how many different ways there are to sketch. There are innumerable drawing styles to be studied and explored, each one conveying a different final product.

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August 12, 2019

Sparkling Paintings of San Francisco Showcase the Beauty of the “City by the Bay”

Russian artist Evgeny Lushpin boasts an enchanting body of work. With an emphasis on color and light, each of Lushpin's cityscapes “catches the most precious moments and shows us more than meets the eye,” whether set in the winding streets of Paris or, in this case, the sparkling “City by the Bay.” In his trio of San Francisco paintings, Lushpin exhibits the beauty of the city after dark.

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August 6, 2019

Artist Spends 520 Hours Reimagining World Map as a Giant 20-Foot-Wide Tapestry

Porto-based textile artist Vanessa Barragão is known for her nature-inspired textile art that celebrates the beauty of the world’s ecosystems. Her latest piece, titled Botanical Tapestry, is her largest to date, and represents not just part of the Earth’s landscape, but the entire map of the world. The 20-foot-wide tapestry was developed to commemorate the partnership between London’s Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens.

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