A Taiwanese military veteran is now a renowned needle felting expert who handcrafts her signature art pieces, replicas of the popular breakfast bread—the polo bun or pineapple bun—and much more, bringing art to our daily lives. Lei Hsiao-Chen, a native of Taoyuan County, Taiwan, developed an interest in art at an early age. Her love…
PHOTOS: Navy Officer-Turned-Artist Handcrafts Wool Felt Gifts That Are Too Cute to Resist
Man Turns His Love of Horses Into Majestic Art, Shares Breathtaking Photos With the World
A Brazilian horse lover, raised on his grandfather’s farm, has turned his lifelong love into a treasured profession photographing horses to share their majestic beauty with the world. Antonio José Oliveira Mendes Neto, 33, known professionally as Tony Mendes, was born in Itanhém in the Brazilian state of Bahia. A trained nurse, he currently lives…
Teen Cowboy Artist Named ‘Grand Champion’ at Rodeo Art Show—Fetches $30,000 at Auction for Painting
A Texas high schooler was named grand champion of a renowned rodeo art show and is set to take home $30,000 when her artwork, an exquisite photo-realistic painting of a rider on horseback herding cows, is sold at auction. Mia Huckman, 18, lives in Houston and attends Foster High School in nearby Richmond. From among…
Former Atheist Artist Paints Heavenly Realms, Inspires Kindness in Others: ‘Gods and Buddhas Really Do Exist’
Once an atheist, a young award-winning artist’s work now revolves around faith: painting the heavenly realms and validating the existence of the divine. His impressive themes contrasting virtue from vice naturally guide viewers toward kindness and forgiveness. Meet Loc Minh Duong, a digital illustrator born and raised in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. Duong has…
Shepherds in the Cave | Documentary
Archaeologists and art restorers begin work on the restoration of medieval cave frescoes in Italy. Faced with challenges and systemic neglect of the sites, they encounter a community of shepherds and discover a living culture worth preserving most of all. …
Keeping Dreams Real: Expert Advice for Mastering Art and Living Well
In January, many of us plan our year ahead. Each year, I try to make time for two big creative projects, each dictated by the seasons: In spring and summer my fruit and vegetable garden demands my attention, and then in autumn and winter, I focus my time on learning an art or craft. This…
PHOTOS: Coin Stacking Work of Art by Japanese Man With Phenomenally Steady Hands
A Japanese man in his thirties has discovered a unique outlet for his keen eye and phenomenally steady hands: coin stacking art. Tanu, who lives in Japan’s Tohoku region, has a day job. But in his free time, he loves to create mind-bending, gravity-defying works of art using nothing but a flat surface and a…
Artist ‘Grows’ Corals, Flowers, and Fungi on Discarded Objects Turning Them Into Artworks
Stéphanie Kilgast’s delightful artwork is a kaleidoscopic display of flowers, coral, sea creatures, and fungi appearing to grow out of pieces of trash. The intricate models would be extraordinary on their own, but the way they’ve been placed onto discarded objects, emerging from the trash, gives them a deeper meaning. It was an exploration of…
PHOTOS: Blind Painter Celebrates Americana, Tradition, and Faith Through His Art Since 1985
One of the most collected artists in the U.S. and Canada has a very unique story. He pursued his passion for painting despite being diagnosed as legally blind at the age of 6. Through faith and persistence, he has shared his personal vision in oil on canvas for over three decades and left an indelible…
The Development of an Artist: NTD International Piano Competition Finalist Aruth Masrangsan
Aruth Masrangsan started piano later than many professional musicians. At age 13 he “stumbled” into piano lessons, and “over time I’ve developed more and more love for music.” Applying to the sixth NTD International Piano Competition (NIPC) began as a wish to come to America and to visit his sister, but the experience has enriched Masrangsan…
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