Between online sales and art fairs, fewer and fewer people are showing up to see art in its natural habitat.
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The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer is a stunning demonstration of realism, color, and composition. I take a closer look at the painting in this post.
The world-renowned performance artist Marina Abramović has been strung up, cut, screamed at and had an arrow pointed directly at her heart. In anticipation of her new show, 512 Hours, at London's Serpentine gallery, here are her greatest hits
"Great art is the outward expression of an inner life of the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.” - Edward Hopper
Imagination Workout Printable Click the link above to download Attalie’s Imagination Workout free printable art worksheet.
Today, we're dedicating a list to embroidery and its community on Reddit, r/embroidery. We have a new collection of the most gorgeous projects people shared there, so scroll away and be inspired!
Watch the evolution of my intuitive painting process from start to finish, as I hhare my inspiration for this painting, and some thoughts on how art mimics life, and how it shows up on the page.
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for. It is a nice introduction to th…
If you've never picked up anything but a 12 inch ruler in your life, seeing the kind of rulers there are for pattern making can be jarring. There's a funny
Learn to harness the power of the Lightroom Tone Curve Panel in this easy-to-follow, comprehensive Lightroom tutorial!
The Gen Z philosopher, and face of Margiela’s Mutiny fragrance, talks to us about things.
Lexia Frank uses her experience as a professional luxury wedding photographer, and dancer, to help guide you through posing yourself and subjects so you always get the best look.
Do you often look at your photos and feel disappointed at how bulky you look? Here are some tips on how to look thinner in pictures. Try the sideway pose, keep your chin up and suck in your tummy.
Sometimes it’s difficult to decide where to begin telling a story, and “begin at the beginning” isn’t always the best advice. Click here to download this writing worksheet (PDF) The beginning of your story need not take place in your opening scene! The opening scene can be used to… Capture the reader’s attention with an…
Whether you can't afford a new bed or just want to give your current bed a bit of a romantic makeover, here's a plethora of DIY ideas for a canopy bed.
As we begin the new year, self-evaluation always seems to take hold. We set goals and try our hardest to stay on track! If your goal is to get more active or physically fit, the Gordonia Hoodie is a perfect start! This adorable cropped hoodie is a quick an easy make! The soft duo-tone french terry makes it just as stylish as it is functional.
Dear (new’ish) Model, My name is Other Model. I have spent the last couple of years finding out a few things that I wish I’d known from the start. Please
The same way that all five fingers on your hand are different, all human beings are different as well. That does not mean that you won’t come across your doppelgänger some time in your life. There is always a possibility […]
Learn how to sew curves to make them look good and why clipping and notching are important on the inside of the fabric and garment.
Get into the cozy-season spirit with these chunky oversized knit sweaters. Check out my favorite patterns for keeping warm this winter.
As you're aware, I'm not a "what I wore today" blogger, but sometimes I post a photo or two of me. I have to take my own photos as I don't have anyone else
Liz Haywood shares how to add a Dior pleat to your next garment What is a Dior Pleat? A Dior pleat looks like an inverted pleat. It’s mainly used on pencil skirts instead of a back split or vent and looks very stylish. It’s easy to add one to a skirt pattern you already have or to convert a regular back vent to a Dior
Find the best Cricut blade or tool to use for your project. Our helpful Cricut blade guide explains how and when to use the different Cricut blades based on the material you're trying to cut.
Learn a fun new hand stitching tip that makes accurately spacing your hand stitches quick and easy.
After learning the basic letter forms, we can make small changes to each component to alter and add style to our handwriting and improve our penmanship.
She always dazzles in daring outfits during her racy shows, and FKA Twigs proved she looked just as stunning off-duty as she does on stage
