Desolate Landscape Photos Evoke Suspenseful Film Stills From Classic Cinema [Interview]

The fields and forests of southern Europe have a cinematic quality. From mountains to villages, photographerHenri Presteshas traveled southern Europe photographing landscapes with a fantastical quality. His seriesThe Velvet Kingdomis an ongoing exploration of these moody, majestic landscapes. It took the sun going down for Prestes to find his artistic voice. To create his work, he primarily shoots with wide-angle lenses24mm or 35mm. With some tweaks in Lightroom and Photoshop, these images become dreamscapes....

June 13, 2021 · 2 min · 226 words · Thomas Myers

Las mejores bibliotecas públicas de mundo están en Finlandia

La mejor parte es que los escritores finlandeses no tienen por que pasar hambre. En palabras del alcalde de Helsinki,Jan Vapaavuori: Los servicios bibliotecarios son una inversion en las personas. Foto: Tuomas Uusheimo Foto: Maarit Hohteri Foto: Kuvio Foto: Kuvio Foto: Kuvio Foto: Jonna Pennanen

June 13, 2021 · 1 min · 45 words · Regina Allen

Long-Exposure Photos Capture Lit-Up Fireflies Dancing During Japan’s Summer Nights

In Japan, the beginning of spring is famously marked by the arrival of pinkcherry blossoms. And in summer, theres an equally beautiful phenomenon. Japanese photographerUsadadanukiwitnessed the magical event and shared his fantastic images online. In Japanese culture, fireflies are thought to be the souls of soldiers who died in war. During hot summer nights, thousands of insects fly across the landscape while their lights illuminate the scene. Thats why many photographers, including Usadadanuki, are particularly keen to capture the mesmerizing event....

June 13, 2021 · 1 min · 133 words · Russell Edwards

Travel-Loving Artist Creates Dreamy Illustrations That Will Inspire Wanderlust in You

When traveling is not possible, art can be the next best thing. Originally from the UK, James was inspired to start Hebe Studio after a life-changing trip to India. It was something she had wanted to do for years but could never find the time. As she paints, she transforms these places into whimsical locales that burst with color and life. Her playful style imbues each place with a sense of wonder and magic....

June 13, 2021 · 1 min · 85 words · Kevin Aguirre

Beautiful Watercolor Studies Capture the Tranquility of Nature

For many painters, nature is the first and most important teacher. Ukraine-based painterMarta Hladchukuses images of peaceful landscapes as inspiration for her ongoing series of watercolor studies. Made inside her sketchbook, these illustrations are a part of the#100dayschallengeon Instagram. Hladchuk is participating in the daily workout to refine her skills and develop her own style. So finding my unique way of representing emotion is my ultimate goal. Hladchuk is continuing to make colorful watercolor spreads for the#100dayschallenge....

June 12, 2021 · 1 min · 105 words · Kim Cooper

Celebrate the Beauty of Birds and Butterflies Everytime You Wear These Earrings

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey 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. Due to its versatility, epoxy resin has become a popular material for making jewelry. From bullfinches and sparrows to blue tits and robins, Tomka pays tribute to all kinds of garden birds....

June 12, 2021 · 1 min · 202 words · Lisa Perez

Le Portugal Inaugure l’Un des Ponts Suspendus Les Plus Longs au monde

Cest le plus grand au monde, comme nous lavons toujours dit , explique un representant de lagence. Photo :Stock Photospar odecam/Shutterstock Photo :Stock Photospar odecam/Shutterstock Photo :Stock Photospar odecam/Shutterstock Photo :Stock Photospar Martin Burguillo Fotos/Shutterstock

June 12, 2021 · 1 min · 35 words · Jodi Soto

Lush Vertical Garden Tower Will Bring City Dwellers Closer to Nature

The wordbiophiliadescribes humans' innate desire to be immersed in the natural world. CreatorsPLP Architecturehas enhanced the tower by using biophilic design qualities and incorporating lush greenery to connect residents to nature. The vehicle for this alternative style of city living is also inspired by nature. Park Nova is planned to be completed around 2023 and will bring 54 new residences to Singapores Orchard Boulevard. Park Novaby PLP architects is inspired by a butterfly and is covered in lush vertical gardens....

June 12, 2021 · 1 min · 82 words · Robert Morrison

Who Is Camille Pissarro? Learn About This Pioneering Impressionist Painter

Camille Pissarro, The Garden of Pontoise, oil on canvas, 1877. Like his contemporaries, Pissarro captured landscapes and individuals in their natural prefs using quick painting techniques. He also acted as an influential teacher for important artists, includingPaul Cezanne. Camille Pissarro, “The Garden of Pontoise,” oil on canvas, 1877. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) Here, we will explore the long prolific career of Pissarro. Who is Camille Pissarro? There, he became fascinated by the radical art movement of the timeRealism....

June 12, 2021 · 2 min · 399 words · Christopher Wilkins

¿Quién fue Camille Pissarro? Conoce a este pionero del impresionismo

Camille Pissarro, Jardin de Pontoise, oleo sobre lienzo, 1877. Tambien fue un influyente maestro de importantes artistas, comoPaul Cezanne. Aqui exploraremos la larga y prolifica carrera de Pissarro. Camille Pissarro, “Jardín de Pontoise”, óleo sobre lienzo, 1877. (Foto:Wikimedia Commons, dominio público) Quien fue Camille Pissarro? Alli quedo fascinado por el movimiento artistico radical de la epoca: elrealismo. Pinto la campina francesa, tratando de plasmarla tal y como la veia en ese momento....

June 12, 2021 · 2 min · 356 words · Susan Sutton

10 Bob Ross Quotes To Make You Feel Like You’re Flying Above the Clouds and Happy Little Trees

On the show, Ross painted mountains and trees along with streams and clouds. His episodes were an equal balance of art instruction and incredible wisdom in a zen-inducing tone of voice. Now decades later, the painter’s impact is as great as ever. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Robert.Jones.Official/Shutterstock We only wish he were still alive to host his own sip & paint party. Still though, his words of wisdom live on. Join the happy little trees phenomenon with 10 Bob Ross quotes of wisdom....

June 11, 2021 · 1 min · 81 words · Denise Johnson

Escultor revela increíbles interiores arquitectónicos “ocultos” en el mármol

Window Desde hace dos decadas, el artistaMatthew Simmondsha encontrado su nicho en el mundo del arte. Un aspecto informa al otro, y esto llega al corazon de su obra. Desplazate hacia abajo para ver las increibles esculturas de Simmonds. “Window” El artista Matthew Simmonds crea increibles esculturas arquitectonicas que parecen surgir de piedras en bruto. Gothic Passage II Mystras Stepwell Vesta II Hidden Landscape Basilica V Tetraconch II Articulos relacionados: “Gothic Passage II”...

June 11, 2021 · 1 min · 95 words · Bridget Miller

Estas hermosas esculturas de animales de resina y flores parecen talladas en hielo

Este post 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 post 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 resina es un medio versatil que puede usarse ingeniosamente para que parecerse a otros materiales. Para Hontor, crear arte es una filosofia de vida....

June 11, 2021 · 1 min · 210 words · Lindsey Sandoval