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(Made with tiger lilies, beige orchids, yellow lilies, and white peonies.) Inoue’s journey with flower art began one rainy day. I noticed that the delicate rose petals were getting blown off to the ground. Bowser. (Made with tiger lilies, beige orchids, yellow lilies, and white peonies.) I have a creative personality, so instinctively, I thought of making something with these. You also need to think about how lights and shadows are going to behave on that said object....

ArtistAnastasia Trusovauses bright acrylics to create colorful, nature-inspired impasto paintings that look like something from a dream. Trusova grew up in a small town in Russia, where she remembers the simplicity of rural life. Her passion for art began in childhood, leading her to study design at university. After graduating, Trusova spent eight years in China working as a shoe designer. Eventually, she moved to Belgium to join her husband....

The Lahaina Banyan Tree in 2017. (Photo: richlonardo/Depositphotos) In August 2023, Maui was struck by a devastating fire. Over 100 people died and thousands of homes and buildings around the island were destroyed by the flames. The Lahaina Banyan Tree in 2017. (Photo: richlonardo/Depositphotos) Lahaina, a historic town in the western part of the island, saw the worst of it. Parts of the famedLahaina Banyan Tree, which had just turned 150, got burned....

A designer known asparkeryaojjcreated a 3D-printed wireless mouse that looks like a miniature Millennium Falcon. While it’s hardly ergonomic, it’s perfectly functional and stylish. A designer known as parkeryaojj created a 3D-printed wireless mouse inspired by the iconic Millennium Falcon. Photo: @parkeryaojj viaMaker World(CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) While it’s hardly ergonomic, it’s perfectly functional and stylish. Photo: @parkeryaojj viaMaker World(CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) Photo: @parkeryaojj viaMaker World(CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) Photo: @parkeryaojj viaMaker World(CC BY-NC-ND 4....

Photo: Tatomm/Depositphotos It’s hardif not nearly impossibleto truly measure intelligence. (Scroll down for the CRT and the correct answers and solutions to these three problems.) Frederick published a report about his test in theJournal of Economic Perspectivesin 2005. Photo: Tatomm/Depositphotos In most of these questions, the impulsive (System 1) answers turned out to be incorrect. Dr. Lyndon Walker, a former statistics and finance lecturer, explained each one in avideo. However, the number 10 refers to cents while the number 1....

Michelangelo’s defiantDavidstatue has captivated the world for centuries. Since its debut in the early 16th century, artists and art connoisseurs alike have admired the piece. Who was Michelangelo? CommissioningDavid Michelangelo created theStatue of Davidfrom a single block of marble between 1501 and 1504. Weighing at six tons, however, it was clear that the statue would be nearly impossible to lift. ThereDavidstood as a symbol of strength and defiance from 1504 until its permanent relocation to theGalleria dell’Accademiain 1873....

Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Artemisia Gentileschi. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Artemisia Gentileschi. (Photo: (clockwise from top left) (1) The Met viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain; (2)The Art Institute of ChicagoviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain; (3) Argentina. Revista Vea y Lea viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain; (4) viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links....

Embroidery is the art of embellishing textiles with needlework. Both e-courses will show you how needlework is for more than your grandmother’s pillows. 5 Reasons to Start Embroidering To stop yourself from doomscrolling. We live in a world where its difficult to completely unplug from the internet and social media. With embroidery your hands are too occupied to scroll through Tik Tok or Threads. Unlike using your phone, working on a piece of embroidery will leave you feeling accomplished....

For many, photographs are good enough to immortalize a moment or a loved one. Santo Cielo, whose real name is Santiago Celio Cioli, is an Uruguay-born, Berlin based embroidery artist. (His taken name Santo Cielo is an expression similar to Good Heavens in Spanish.) That reunited me with embroidery and we haven’t been separated since then. It was great company in times of loneliness and uncertainty, he admits. Also, embroidering is very relaxing and puts me in a meditative state....

These exciting findingspublished in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesstem from data gathered byNASAs InSight Lander. The InSight Lander, equipped with a seismometer, recorded vibrationsormarsquakesfrom deep within the Red Planet. Scientists suggest that much of this ancient water either dissipated into space or remains hidden underground. Photo: Mic1805/Depositphotos However, further investigation is needed to confirm the presence of the water. Still, this new discovery is a big step forward for researchers....

Marine centaurs in the tomb’s many paintings. TheTomb of Cerberusdiscovered in 2023 in Naples, Italyhas yielded discoveries of both goods and human remains. The latter were recently exposed when a coffin was opened after 2,000 years. Marine centaurs in the tomb’s many paintings. (Photo: Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Naples) The tomb is located in a necropolis, an ancient Roman burial ground. It is nearby Giugliano, a city in Naples....

I haven’t found anything that amuses me more than painting. Throughout his career, Botero has stressed that he does not paint fat people. Instead, he claims his work explores the sensuality of form. Read on to discover six famous Fernando Botero paintings that capture his signature style. Like Fernando Boteros paintings? Here are seven of his works that capture the Colombian artists signature Boterismo style. In Florence, he found inspiration in Titian, Giotto, and Botticelli....

Photo: AY_PHOTO/Depositphotos Flying is not always a comfortable experience. There is limited legroom, long lines, and additional (questionable) fees. But for many travelers, these are hardly the most stressful parts about a trip. Photo: AY_PHOTO/Depositphotos Obliging, the company is set to roll out a new policy in August 2024. Female passengers who have already booked a seat will be displayed in pink, easing the selection. While this measure proved to be controversial, it stems from real concerns from Indian women....