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Renowned paper quilling artist Yulia Brodskaya never imagined that her career would lead to where it is today. Originally trained as a commercial artist, her first forays into papercraft were born out of a desire to create self-promotional work to woo potential design clients. But by spelling her first name in strips of paper, she had unknowingly entered the […] Read More

It’s a big week for Banksy fans. Not only did the anonymous street artist unexpectedly open his own homewares shop in Croydon, but his largest known canvas is up for sale at Sotheby’s. One year after his Girl with a Balloon famously self-destructed after being sold for $1.3 million, Banksy is back up for auction. This time it’s his searing […] Read More

Fueled by the “energy of life,” Lyès-Olivier Sidhoum—known simply as Lyès—crafts conceptual art with a celestial spin. In his collection of modern wall sculptures, the French artist interprets this invisible energy as iridescent discs that capture the magic of materiality and illustrate Lyès’ boundless creativity. Deemed Celestial Sculptures, these reflective works transport viewers to alternate dimensions. Ranging in […] Read More

From landscape paintings to coral reef-inspired textiles, nature is a constant source of inspiration for many contemporary artists. Cleveland-based ceramicist Yumiko Goto (of Echo of Nature) is one of those creatives. She sculpts one-of-a-kind vases, ring dishes, and lidded vessels based on the structures found in nature—including delicate flower petals, seeds, and buds. Originally from Osaka, […] Read More

Throughout history, art has been used to help educate the public about pressing social and environmental issues while also providing a creative escape. Continuing in that tradition, experiential designer Valentino Vettori—together with twelve leading environmental artists—has created an immersive experience that sends an important message about the state of our planet. Arcadia Earth is a sprawling exhibition […] Read More

At the end of the 19th century, a movement of “new art” swept through Europe. Characterized by an interest in stylistically reinterpreting the beauty of nature, artists from across the continent adopted and adapted this avant-garde style. As a result, it materialized in sub-movements like the Vienna Secession in Austria, Modernisme in Spain, and, most prominently, Art Nouveau in France. The French […] Read More

Collage artist Jennifer Murphy is inspired by interconnectedness. While this interest informs much of her work, it is particularly evident in The Shadow of Sirius, a series of delicate nature collages comprising flora and fauna cut-outs held together by thread. “Wedding the specimens of the naturalist with the visions of the fantasist,” these eye-catching pieces explore our real-life […] Read More

Artist Thomas W. Schaller combines a passion for architecture and storytelling into emotional landscape watercolor paintings. Originally trained as an architect, he found himself drawn to images of the built environment and eventually left designing behind to pursue fine art on a full-time basis. His education places him in an ideal position for architecture painting. Schaller understands […] Read More

Whether you are an artist, graphic designer, or architect, a drawing tablet is an essential tool in this digital age. Allowing you to quickly transfer digital drawings into articulated masterpieces, they are a must for any creative professional and can allow hobbyists to take their digital art to the next level. Figuring out the best […] Read More

here’s something magical about commissioning a piece of art. From selecting the perfect artist to collaborating on a concept, it’s an incredibly intimate experience that results in something extremely meaningful. From Michelangelo to Monet, great artists throughout history have thrived through art commissions, but how does one get started in approaching an artist about creating […] Read More