art

June 6, 2019

Interview: Woman Spends 1,000 Hours Crafting Incredible Anubis Costume

Many people craft their own creative costumes, but Swiss game designer and cosplay aficionado Martina Hugentobler takes dressing up to a whole new level. The self-taught artist spent an incredible 1,000 hours sculpting this extraordinary Anubis costume by hand, using materials she found at her local hardware store. In Egyptian mythology, Anubis is the god of mummification and has the head of a jackal.

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May 28, 2019

Everything You Need to Know to Create Textured Paintings with Palette Knives

The palette knife isn’t just a tool for mixing paint on your palette. Many artists abandon paint brushes altogether in favor of the semi-flexible blades to create paintings that are full of rich texture and sweeping blends of color. Learning to paint with a knife can be a tricky skill to master, but we’ve come up with this guide to help you get started. What is Palette Knife Painting?

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May 25, 2019

Expressive Ink Sketches Capture the Intricate Details of Italian Architecture

As an art director, computational design student, and “professional travel sketch” artist, Giuliana Flavia Cangelosi wears many creative hats. With such an eclectic approach to art, it comes as no surprise that her body of work is just as diverse. Though wholly inspired by Italy, her drawings range from simple sketches to precise designs, illustrating the breadth of her talents. Cangelosi's portfolio features a collection of beautiful buildings and monuments found across the country.

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May 21, 2019

Jeff Koons Becomes Living Artist with Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold

Jeff Koons has reclaimed his title as the living artist with the world's most expensive artwork sold at auction. The triumph comes after his 1986 stainless steel sculpture Rabbit fetched $91.1 million—including fees—at Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art sale in New York. The record is one previously held by the controversial artist, whose love it or hate it work has made him one of the most talked about artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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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.