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October 20, 2026

Are You Drawing for Inktober? Here’s How to Keep the Inky Goodness Going

With practically two-thirds of October complete, we’re also approaching the end of Inktober. The worldwide art challenge inspires daily art-making with creative prompts that will have you picking up your pen and sketching something new. But what happens when Inktober concludes? Your hand is warmed up, and your sketchbook pages are filled with monochromatic black ink drawings. It’s time to take the next step in your illustrative journey: try colored inks.

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October 19, 2026

The Empowering Art Installations of the First-Ever Daisy Chain Fields Festival

The inaugural edition of Daisy Chain Fields festival was a resounding success. Bringing together some of the most compelling female music performers of the last few decades, led by festival creator Olivia Rodrigo, the event raised $20 million for charity, benefitting organizations that support women and girls. In addition to the music, the festival also welcomed art installations that shared the uplifting, empowering spirit of Daisy Chain Fields.

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October 18, 2026

Bhutanese Artist Uses Intricate Geometry To Blend the Past and Present on the Same Canvas

For Bhutanese artist Yeshi Pelden, tradition is not a fixed asset passed down from one generation to the next. Instead, he sees it as a living, breathing entity capable of generating new ideas. This concept sits at the center of his artistic practice, as seen in his intricate paintings that bring past and present together on the same canvas. Pelden draws from the longstanding tradition of Thangka painting.

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October 17, 2026

Artist Transforms Friendship Bracelet Bands Into Impressionist-Inspired Abstract Paintings

At first glance, Hannah Buechler’s vibrant abstract works look like paintings. But what appears as thick, expressive brushstrokes is actually made from tiny rubber loom bands (commonly used in friendship bracelets) wrapped around wool. The artist transforms this familiar craft material into tactile compositions that blur the boundaries between painting and textile art. Inspired by Impressionist mark-making, Buechler builds her compositions through small, repetitive gestures.

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