Vibrant Abstract Desert Paintings Celebrate the Vast Beauty of the Western U.S.

The beauty of the Western U.S. is alive in the work of artistWilliam Haskell. The Santa Fe-based creative depicts the varied landscapes in this part of the country through striking abstract paintings. Hes since developed a visual language that youll find throughout his works. The dust devil has many different meanings to many different cultures but often represents ghosts or spirits. The cactus has such a beautiful and modern shape to me and is an ultimate survivor....

March 29, 2022 · 1 min · 105 words · Karen Berger

Vibrantes pinturas del desierto celebran la vasta belleza del oeste de Estados Unidos

La belleza del oeste de los Estados Unidos cobra vida en la obra del artistaWilliam Haskell. Desde entonces ha desarrollado un lenguaje visual que encontraras a lo largo de sus obras. Para mi, el cactus tiene una forma tan hermosa y moderna y es un superviviente definitivo. A continuacion, ve mas de las pintura de Haskell. Su obra esta disponible en impresiones y accesorios que puedes comprar en sutienda en linea....

March 29, 2022 · 1 min · 82 words · Krystal Hayden

What Is Fresco Art? Exploring the Ancient Technique of Painting on Plaster

Created by painting directly onto plaster, frescoes offer a permanence not found in other forms of art. What is a Fresco? Its title translates to fresh in Italian, as a true fresco’sintonacois wet when the paint is applied. Detail of the Sistine Chapel ceiling (Photo viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) Here, we take a look at some of the most famous of these paintings on plaster. BullLeaping Fresco Bull-leaping Fresco (ca....

March 29, 2022 · 2 min · 278 words · Laura Collins

World’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Will Be Built Over 101 Freeway Near Los Angeles

Humans know to stop and look both ways before they cross the street. Sadly, animals are not aware or capable of this safety precaution. Collisions between cars and animals can harm both the traveling creatures and human passengers. P-35, a cougar caught on camera near the Santa Susana Mountains northwest of Los Angeles. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Wildlife underpasses and overpasses are a great solution to this problem. With funneling fences, these routes provide safe crossing for species frombears to cougars to crabs....

March 29, 2022 · 2 min · 242 words · Mary Barrett

2022 World Press Photo Contest Awards Incredible Regional Voices in Photojournalism

The Zebu War Rijasolo, Riva Press. Zebu are used in dowry payments, rituals, and are much valued for their meat. The RFI operates against cattle raiders in the Betroka region and the Andriry mountains. “The Zebu War” © Rijasolo, Riva Press. Winner, Africa, Long-Term Projects.“For decades, the rural population of southern and western Madagascar have faced violence and the daily theft of their zebu, highly prized humped cattle, by groups of men called dahalo (which roughly translates as ‘bandits')....

March 28, 2022 · 17 min · 3414 words · Stephanie Barrett

Blind Siberian Husky Has an Unofficial Guide Dog in His Malamute Best Friend

A dogs bond knows no bounds, and its not just reserved for humans. Nearly four years ago, the Siberian husky was diagnosed with glaucomaa condition that caused him to go blind. Now, Walker is acting as Sterlings unofficial guide dog. Lillian and Martin McKee are the pups loving owners. They are also about a year apart in age. The dogs have long relied on each other to face fears and new challenges....

March 28, 2022 · 2 min · 250 words · Michael Hill

Exploring the Vision and Diverse Styles of Post-Impressionism Pioneers

Rather, what brought them together was a shared interest in openly exploring the mind of the artist. What is Post-Impressionism? While their styles, therefore, wildly varied, paintings completed in the Post-Impressionist manner share some similar qualities. These include symbolic motifs, unnatural color, and painterly brushstrokes. How Was Post-Impressionism Formed? In the 1870s and 1880s,Impressionismdominatedavant-garde artin France. Vincentvan Gogh, “TheStarry Night,” 1889 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Many up-and-coming artists, however, found fault in the Impressionists' focus on style rather than subject matter....

March 28, 2022 · 3 min · 474 words · Ann George

Exquisitas piezas bordadas en tela transparente te transportan al suelo de un bosque

Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Este artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. La artista del bordadoSew Beautifulmuestra la belleza de los bosques a traves de sus arboles. La inspiracion para este tipo de trabajos viene de sus experiencias al aire libre....

March 28, 2022 · 1 min · 136 words · Johnathan Wilson

Exquisite Embroideries on Transparent Fabric Will Transport You to the Forest Floor

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Embroidery artistSew Beautifulshows the beauty of forests through their trees. The inspiration for these types of works came from being outdoors. Living in the English countryside, I am surrounded by nature....

March 28, 2022 · 1 min · 125 words · Christy Lynch

Fragment Stolen by Famous Art Thief Over 40 Years Ago Is Finally Returned to Renaissance Tapestry

The missing segment is in the bottom left corner. A man named Rene Alphonse Ghislain van den Berghe crept into the church. Now, 42 years later, the piece has been recovered and reunited with the whole work. “The Apotheosis of the Arts,” by Corneille Schutz, in the Church of Santo Domingo in Castrojeriz, Spain. The missing segment is in the bottom left corner. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) The tapestry in question depicts the categories of the liberal arts in allegorical form....

March 28, 2022 · 2 min · 277 words · Jennifer Griffin

Indiana Cheerleaders Save March Madness Basketball Game With Expert Stunt

With their bracket predictions at the ready, everyone has high hopes for their favorite teams and players. However, no one ever counts on the cheerleaders to be in the spotlight. Yet, the whole time the ones perfectly suited for the task were right there on the sidelines. Two fearless Indiana cheerleaders, Nathan Paris and Cassidy Cerny, came forward to help retrieve the ball. Still, the game-saving play quickly went viral, garnering more than 1....

March 28, 2022 · 1 min · 160 words · Bonnie Robinson

Mujer cumple 100 años y lo celebra con sus hermanas mayores de 102 y 104 años

Para tres hermanas de Kansas, esto es una realidad. Siempre hice lo que ellas hacian,comparteKompus. A veces eso funcionaba y otras veces era divertido. Foto: Captura de pantalla de YouTube Sus abuelos eran inmigrantes de Checoslovaquia que se convirtieron en granjeros en el condado de Rawlins. Estas mujeres atribuyen su longevidad al arduo trabajo y la actividad de la simple vida agricola. Como no tuvieron hermanos, gran parte de las labores se dividia entre sus padres y ellas tres....

March 28, 2022 · 2 min · 251 words · William Miller

Numerosas tiras de papel de colores capturan la energía de las aves en movimiento

Garza Cuando pensamos en aves, solemos imaginarlas en pleno vuelo o en movimiento. La artistaLisa Lloydconsigue captar la misma sensacion de energia que tienen estas criaturas aladas en sus piezas de papel. Para sus obras mas recientes, queria utilizar su arte para retratar algo diferente. Garza Intente expresar como me sentia en movimiento: la energia de la frustracion, la ira y el miedo. Todos son una respuesta directa a los acontecimientos de la vida, tanto personales como del mundo....

March 28, 2022 · 1 min · 149 words · Andrea Erickson