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The biodiversity of our planet is one of the many things that make it beautiful. British artist Sophie Green celebrates animal species large and small with her beautiful acrylic paintings. She captures elephants,…

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This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Sometimes the experience of looking at a painting…

Former fashion designer and visual artist Yuta Okuda creates compelling abstract paintings that showcase the beauty of the “little things” we take for granted. He uses a floral motif, a symbol of good childhood…

From grassy fields to turbulent clouds, landscapes are made up of many textures. British-Canadian artist Georgia Hart illustrates the layered beauty of the horizon in her striking impasto oil paintings. She…

Although the UK-based artist Julie Rhodes does not live near the natural habitat of big cats, she celebrates the majestic beauty of lions and tigers in massive acrylic paintings. These realistic works capture the…

"An echo of light and lace" Folding fans have a long and fascinating history as tools and as works of art. Australian artist Sarah Park explores their function and beauty in her continuing series of oil paintings.…

German artist Kate Waters celebrates the unexpected beauty of the mundane in her realistic oil paintings. From indoor scenes of people seated at tables to nighttime depictions of car-lined streets, she captures…

Everyone loves to receive a bouquet of fresh flowers, but how often do we pay attention to their smallest details? Ukrainian artist Ira Volkova facilitates the study of delicate petal structures in her massive…

The ocean is a muse for many water-loving artists. The challenge, however, is to capture its movement. Californian designer Andreea Berindei does just that by rendering the different states of the ocean in…

Looking at one of the Ksenya Verse paintings is a good reminder to look up at the sky more often. The Arizona-based artist captures the nebulous shapes of clouds and their many colors in her exquisite oil…

California is known for its diverse and varied landscape. Not only does the Golden State feature shimmering seascapes and snow-capped mountains, but it's also home to some of the most iconic cities in the United…

Cape Town-based artist Sasha Hartslief doesn't have to travel far to find creative inspiration. Her series of atmospheric oil paintings reveal the understated beauty of routine, ordinary objects, and days spent at…

british artist Jason Anderson paints pixelated cityscapes by applying geometric shades of color to the canvas with a palette knife. These distorted views of urban environments capture the striking forms of…

In his series of abstract paintings, the artist Philip Barlow conveys the fleeting moments often seen through blurry camera lenses. This common photographic phenomenon called the bokeh The effect simplifies the…

If you stop long enough to really observe nature, you'll begin to notice how the bodies of water, land, and foliage interact together to present a greater variety of hues than you might have imagined. Donna…