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Rebelle 3 Painting Software Bridges Traditional and Digital Painting

Ultra-realistic papers - You can use not only textured paper backgrounds but also imitations of real watercolor papers, some with deckled, rough and irregular edges, including hot press, cold press, rough, Japanese, canvas and other papers. Watercolor simulation code redesign - To adapt to the new papers, the watercolor simulation code has been rewritten to be even more realistic. New 'DropEn...

Stunning Surreal Portraits created from e-waste by Photographer Benjamin Von Wong

Photographer Von Wong decided to use his photography skills to raise awareness about recycling instead of throwing items away. He acquired 4,100 pounds of e-waste from Dell for the photos. Around 50 volunteers spent 10 days going through the e-waste, sorting it into groups of laptops, circuit boards, and keyboards. It also took 8 hours to do the model's hair, makeup, and body paint. Von Wong ho...

Art Exhibition: The World Will Go On: A Gratitude Sale as a respite from the Covid-19 Pandemic

Eminent feminist painter Gogi Saroj Pal outlines the need for such an initiative during the present day, “Every exhibition has a reason and is curated with a purpose. Given the current situation, this exhibition has even more relevance and is an important step for artists and those connected with the world of art.”

New enhanced Afterlight 2 photo editing app for iOS

The popular iOS photo-editing app Afterlight has been upgraded with more powerful and user-friendly features. Afterlight 2 is a complete makeover of its predecessor, Afterlight, which is popular among users. During the editing process, the app uses a dark theme so the focus remains on the photos. Its various setting icons are arranged in a recognisable manner. Once launched, the app opens the i...

10 Latest Art Books that will Nourish Your Creative Soul

Books became the most sought-after recreation in 2020, thanks to the pandemic which shut people inside their houses. Reading books introduces us to an entirely different perspective on life and connects us to different people and ideas. Whether focused on classical artworks, drawing tips or the behind-the-scenes craft of animation, a proper art book gives an artist greater knowledge. The art bo...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 - Photography Contest Entries Due by 30 April 2021

The owners and sponsors have once again been kind enough to share the following winning and commended images from this year’s competition. The museum’s website has images from previous years and more information about the current contest and exhibition. Here are a few images to inspire you.

Magical Woodland Shot wins the 13th Landscape Photographer of the year 2020 Contest

Landscape photography is one of our favorite genres. The overall winner and the category winners have recently been announced, and they will teleport you to beautiful landscapes all over the world. You’ll agree that that’s what we all need right now. The Landscape Photographer of the Year 2020 is Chris Frost, with his magical photo of Woodland Woods in Dorset. Winning the 13th annua...

Coolest Photo Editor Pro - Free Photo Editing App for Android

Photo Editor Pro is an amazing and powerful photo-editing app for Android phones. It is a very comprehensive photo editor with pretty much everything you could ever want to do on your phone. There are so many effects, stickers and features to apply to your photos. Photo Editor Pro is a fun and powerful photo editor that lets you quickly become a pro, even if you've never edited a photo before. ...

Micro Photography Awards 2020 – Enjoy the Award winning Photographs of minute things

Unsurprisingly, lots of insect close-ups featured in the contest's highlights. Perhaps the most compelling comes from Spanish photographer Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz, focusing on the extraordinary way droplets of water sit on the head of a red damselfly.

First Digital Art Marketplace using Blockchain - Dada

Digital Art: Dada.nyc is the first digital art marketplace where artists can protect their artwork through blockchain. If you want to buy from this digital art marketplace, you need to have Ethereum cryptocurrency. This Halloween, hundreds of digital artworks and illustrations by several artists around the world were available for purchase. You can also find limited-edition digital art ranging ...

Music and Societal Transformation: Melodies that Ignited Revolutions

Have you ever heard a song that made you want to stand up and make a difference? Throughout history, music has done just that! Songs have the power to inspire people, make them feel things, and even push them to change the world around them. From catchy tunes to powerful lyrics, music has often been at the heart of big movements and changes in society. Let's explore how melodies have not just e...

Art of Building Photography Contest is open for entries up to 26 January 2021

Here are some stunning photographs of buildings that were entered in this world’s largest built-environment photo contest.

Nikon Small World Micro photography Competition | 30 April 2021

A glowing zebrafish wins the 2020 Nikon Small World photography contest. The 2020 competition has winners who are professionals and hobbyists as well. The prize-winning photograph of the year is a glowing zebrafish whose parts of the lymphatic system were illuminated. This photograph by Daniel Castranova, Bakary Samasa and Brant Weinstein has

Best Photo Editing App for iPad - Affinity

Different file types, including layered PSDs and more, can be opened using the Affinity Photo app for iPad. This feature will be useful for professional photographers who often work on files layer by layer, and the files can be saved as PSDs to switch between platforms. The latest version is available for purchase for $19.99. Those who already own the app can upgrade for free.

Make Graphics, Videos and Web Stories for Free in Minutes with Adobe Spark

Watch Adobe Spark's premium features:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZorVAUtFQM&

Art Contest and Exhibition by Embracing Our Differences - 1 April 2021

The team invites artists to help create a society where diversity is appreciated and individuality is celebrated.

Art Installation Exhibition of world famous Yayoi Kusama - Sep 4 2020 to Jan 2021 in Germany

Yayoi Kusama is one of the world-famous Japanese artists. Her art installations with a specific set of patterns are among the favorites in the art industry. She is 65 years old, and for the past 35 years, she has been setting up beautiful art installations. Her infinity mirror art installation, a collection of her past 35 years' work, will be set up in Germany for public viewing. The art instal...

Historic Photographer of the Year 2020 Award Winners Announced

The winners of the Historic Photographer of the Year Awards 2020 were announced by Triphistory. They celebrate the places and cultural sites around the world that offer a window into the history that exists all around us. This year, restricted by COVID-19, photographers were called on to scour their photographic archives to share their imagery of those places that dominate our past. The overall...

50th National Wildlife Photography Contest 2021 - Entries Open 13 January 2021

Rejoice in the glorious diversity of life on Earth with the winners of the 2020 National Wildlife Photo Contest. Photographer Alex Rose, from Illinois, was the grand prize winner with this stunning shot of an American crocodile gulping for breath in Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina, an archipelago off its southern coast. According to NWF, this network of islands, lagoons, and mangrove swamps i...

Open Closed Eyes with Adobe Photoshop Elements - photo editing tool

Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements can be downloaded individually for $99 or together for $150. Elements Organiser is included with Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. Existing users of the Elements programs can upgrade for $80 each or $120 combined.