August 30, 2024
Artists

This Hyattsville Artist Makes Sculptures Out of Discarded Packaging

For Paul Hrusa, the large blocks of foam left after you remove a package from a box have their own value. The Hyattsville artist began using foam core to make sculptures in high school before studying how to use marble, clay, and bondo in college. However, a few years ago, he returned to the medium

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How ‘Bridgerton’ makeup artists nailed it

“Bridgerton” makeup artist, Okvist, uses primers and setting sprays to maintain the cast’s look throughout scenes, even during intense makeout moments. She also tackles unique challenges like Queen Charlotte’s soundproofed, motorized wig and Penelope’s old Hollywood glamor-inspired transformation. As the show heads into its fourth season, Okvist aims to continue creating empowering and enchanting makeup

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Five Novels About Women Artists

Guest post by The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby author Ellery LloydEllery Lloyd is the pseudonym for the London-based husband and wife team of Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos whose last novel, instant New York Times bestseller The Club,  a “smart, stylish, and savage” (People Magazine), was a Reese’s Book Club pick. The former deputy editor of Grazia Middle East, content director

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8 Queer Artists To Add To Your Playlist ASAP

This Pride Month (and all summer long), I’m going to be streaming my favorite queer musicians on repeat. It’s no secret that the LGBTQ+ community has rich roots in the music industry. Artists like Elton John and David Bowie have embedded themselves in the history of music over the years. Whether you’re a fan of

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Burna Boy Breaks US Concert Record for African Artists

In another record-breaking achievement, Burna Boy has become the African artist with the highest-grossing concert in the United States. According to a post shared by Touring Data on June 13, 2024, Burna Boy earned $1.725 million during his ‘I Told Them’ tour at the Capital One Arena in Washington on March 7, 2024. This achievement

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Looking for New Artists to Explore? Meet 8 Standouts From the Artnet Gallery Network

Finding new artists to follow or seeking out the perfect artwork can be an overwhelming task, but with the Artnet Gallery Network you can explore the art and artists of galleries all over the world from the comfort of your home or office computer. Browsing current exhibitions and gallery rosters, as well as create an

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16 must-see country music artists coming to Upstate NY this summer

Round up your cowboy boots and matching hat — this summer in Upstate NY is a country music fans’ dream come true. All season long, the hottest names in country music are making their rounds across Upstate New York’s major music venues. Find everyone from Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood,

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Big Island botanical artist’s endangered Hawaiian hibiscus featured in UK exhibition : Big Island Now

‘Gloria’ is part of the Plantae 2024 exhibition of the Society of Botanical Artists in the United Kingdom. Photo Courtesy: Paula de la Cruz An iconic emblem of Hawai‘i – the hibiscus flower – is spending June celebrated by an island far away from the Pacific Ocean, thanks to an artist inspired by the Aloha

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No working elevator for artists at Northern Warehouse Lofts in St. Paul’s Lowertown, just after same problem next door – Twin Cities

Residential tenants of the Northern Warehouse Lofts in Lowertown have been adjusting to life without a working elevator since last week. Many of them are artists who base their businesses out of the six-level building and the loss of their sole elevator has left them scrambling — and it’s happening soon after repairs resolved an

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Student artists capture history of Barrackville Covered Bridge in time for festival | Life

BARRACKVILLE — The 3rd Annual Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival is today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around the historic bridge. The Covered Bridge Festival Coloring Contest was designed for children up to 10 years of age. The contest also featured an Art Challenge for kids ages 11-14 so they could release their

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