Did you know that you can use your discarded Amazon boxes to create sculptures? That is if you’re lucky enough to be blessed with Monami Ohno’s creative skills who can transform used cardboard boxes into something amazing! This Japanese artist is formally trained in 3-D animation, but she has made a name for herself as …
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The pandemic has completely changed how the world works. And during these crazy times, we’ve found ourselves relying on art more than ever to keep ourselves sane. Luckily, there are many artists out there who bring joy to us in their own unique ways. As an artist, Devon Rodriguez thought it essential to capture this …
This artist from Gothenburg, Sweden, uses polymer air-dry clay to make the most mesmerizing art pieces. Alisa Lariushkina’s works of art are inspired by famous painters such as Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Using Japanese air-dry clay, Alisa makes depictions of landscapes, animals, flowers, and more. Considering how excellent her works are, you would …
In times of distress, many of us turn to art for comfort. Music, films, books, paintings—these are just some of the art forms that inspire us when we need them the most. As an artist himself, Jake Garcia understands the magic that art can bring. And during these difficult times, he’s found a means to …
For non-artistic folks, a used tea bag is something to be discarded and thrown in the trash. But not Ruby Silvious. This visual artist and graphic designer has found a creative way to repurpose used tea bags into charming, intricate works of art. She uses these tiny packets as a canvas for her watercolor paintings, …
Some artworks are very straightforward that it only takes a second to figure out what they are and what they mean. Others are more of a mystery, with their meanings subject to the viewer’s interpretation. One perfect example of the latter is this collection of mind-boggling wooden figures by Taiwanese sculptor Tung Ming-Chin. This artist is …
We encounter thousands of stones—big or small—throughout our lives, but I bet only a few of us think of using them for art. That’s exactly what this Japanese artist named Akie Nakata has been doing for the last decade. She turns the tiny stones and rocks she finds into cute animals you can hold in …
If you’re looking to spruce up the ambiance of your living room, one of Derek Pearce’s mesmerizing “water tables” should do the trick. Pearce is a person who wears many hats. He has worked in theater—both onstage and backstage—and has a wide breadth of experience as a performer, stage carpenter, musical director, lecturer, and teacher. …
Leaves, flowers, twigs, and berries. These are all artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner need to create fascinating bird portraits. People often disregard these gifts from Mother Nature but for Hannah, they are more than just plants and flowers. They give her peace of mind and make the artist in her even more passionate and creative. By finding …
They say we eat with our eyes first, and if that’s true, we’d be so full already just by looking at Karin Pfeiff-Boschek’s spectacular pies. This talented artist, cook, and photographer assembles sweet pies using her own homemade pastry and embellishes them with intricate designs, making the baked goods almost too pretty to eat. The …
When it comes to botanical illustrations, one of the world’s best is England-based artist Helen Ahpornsiri (pronounced Ahh-pon-si-ree). Her exceptional artwork is made from humble elements of nature – pressed flowers and leaves. Through her intricate compositions, she is able to present the diversity and beauty of the natural world. Some of her works include …
Paper is a favorite medium among artists because it’s one of the easiest materials to work with. Even non-creative folk can manipulate it to produce modest art, such as paper planes, boats, origami pieces, and paper-mache models. Folding, cutting, and styling paper in a certain way may seem like simple actions, but they could result …