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Smithsonian Nature Guide: Rocks and Minerals Books contain fantastical stories, vast histories, and profound knowledge. However, with the predominance of e-books, it’s easy to forget about the physical form of novels. The crystals remove the text and solidify the books into geological sculptures, she continues. “Smithsonian Nature Guide: Rocks and Minerals” Each book’s unique characteristicscover, page number, illustrationsare emphasized when it is congealed by the borax solution. Some sculptures appear more colorful and flamboyant, others are unwieldy with stacks of hardened pages....

Aunque estudio pintura en la universidad, Musil no se dedico al arte hasta muchos anos despues. En la escuela de arte nunca tuve mucha paciencia para pintar. Me parecia demasiado exigente e implacable,explica Musil en su sitio web. La mayoria de sus paneles cuadrados muestran un cielo enorme y dominante que esta anclado a una escena bucolica. Continua hacia abajo para ver mas de las pinturas de paisajes de Musil....

What is a Book of Hours? While the illustrations' grandeur is unusual for a book of hours, the content itself is typical. These illustrations show theLabors of the Months, a 12-scene cycle portraying seasonal, harvest-related activities. Detail of May, Folio 5 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain]) Above each miniature is an archway housing the relevant zodiac sign. From 1416, different painters would continue working on the miniatures. In 1871, this nobleman brought the manuscript to his palace, the Chateau de Chantilly....

ArtistJim Musiluses his brush to capture the mutable patterns of the sky in striking Impressionist-style landscape paintings. Although Musil studied painting in college, he did not pursue art until many years later. During art school, I never had a lot of patience for painting. I found it too fussy and unforgiving, the artistexplained on his website. Scroll down to see more landscape paintings by Musil. To purchase prints and original paintings, you’re able to visit the artist’swebsite....

ArtistKylli Sparreexplores the relationships between people and their surroundings in fantastical photography that combines portraiture with theatrical compositions. As a result, each image appears to exist in its own bewitching surreality. She emphasizes that finding the surprise element is central to her creative practice. I rarely start with a definite idea. I do have [an initial] thought, but I attempt to keep an eye on something unexpected. Sparre’s background in dance plays a major role in the formation of her photographs....

Stock Photosfrom Skylines/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. Stock Photosfrom Skylines/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your creative career, there’s always more to learn. Because, as we all know, it takes more than raw talent to make it as an artist....

Learn all about Roald Dahl with these five splendiferous facts. His children’s books were inspired by his own childhood. Photo:Stock Photosfrom 88Andrei/Shutterstock On September 13, 1916, Roald Dahl was born in Cardiff, Wales. Carl Van Vetchen, “Portrait of Roald Dahl,” 1954 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain]) As he moved from school to school, he became increasingly disillusioned with teachers' mistreatment of students. I couldnt get over it. I never have got over it....

When YouTuberMark Roberwas stuck in quarantine, he decided to start birdwatching. (And then again.) That’s when the former NASA engineer decided to put his expertise to use. However, the engineer admits that he underestimated the intelligence and agility of his local squirrels. Rober secretly filmed each contender playfully navigating their way through each obstacle. Each courageous critter is captured trying, failing, and eventually mastering the fun run. From there, it wasn’t long until they received their prizea tasty supply of walnuts!...

ArtistHadieh Shafiehas developed her own twist on the centuries-old craft ofpaper quillingresulting in striking abstract works. Her most recent sculptures feature hand-painted strips of paper rolled to form slender pyramids and thick coils. The individual shapes are then arranged into larger circles or rectangles for a kaleidoscopic effect. I used to count. I no longer do. I just move forward in repetition. Hadieh Shafie has developed her own twist on the centuries-old craft of paper quilling....

Avid traveler and artist Rich McCor (akapaperboyo) is known for playfully transforming global landmarks with hispaper cut-outs. He got resourceful, and began creating movie-inspired silhouettes that interact with various objects around his home. McCor starts with sourcing photos of his subjects online, before turning them into stencils on Adobe Illustrator. Although saying that, the velociraptors took a few attempts and chewed up a whole afternoon of cutting! Check out McCors latest movie-inspired series below, and find more from his portfolio onInstagram....

Muy pronto, habia construido todo un universo alternativo que llamoPridelands. Marco tambien le da a los personajes antropomorficos atuendos contemporaneos que acentuan su personalidad. Mira como es el proceso de dibujo de Marco en este video.

En la copa del arbol, la altura de la mesa disminuye para ofrecer asientos especiales para los ninos. Beitz desarrollo la mesa y los asientos como un espacio agricola comunitario en un terreno abandonado. Beitz concibio la mesa mientras formaba parte del programa de artista en residencia de Roswell en Nuevo Mexico. Foto © Michael Beitz, cortesía del artista La madera que utilice fue pino azul Beetle Kill suministrado por un maderero local....

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