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In a Patterned Menagerie, Artist Anne Lemanski Stitches Printed Papers into Animal Forms

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“Painted Wolf” (2019), copper rod, archival pigment print on paper, artificial sinew, 39 x 47 x 15 inches. Constellations, butterflies, and bold checkered prints overlay the animalistic forms by Anne Lemanski. “Jackrabbit” (2015), pigment print on paper, copper rod, 27 1/2 x 26 x 9 inches. .

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50 stunningly beautiful geometric patterns in graphic design

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Have you made the most out of geometric patterns? Sounds like a bit of an odd question, I know, but geometric patterns are an incredibly useful tool that you can really tap into. Geometric patterns when used correctly can be highly flexible, visually effective and in some cases, very functional. Blend patterns with photography.

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Women’s Aid highlights the pattern of domestic abuse in new ad

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In 2015 it successfully campaigned to make coercive and controlling behaviour a criminal offence in the UK, a move which resulted in the police recording over 17,000 incidents last year alone. Created by Engine, the striking ad takes the form of a colourful, patterned graphic, which on closer inspection reveals hidden messages of abuse.

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Top 10 Logo Design Trends For 2021

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2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009. Designers are dropping intricate patterns and overly complicated fonts. Design tip: Make sure all color shades in your logo render well in print. No massive lines or heavy patterns. Disappearing Letters. Overlapping Geometry.

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Diverse Expressions: 5 Artwork Themes to Discover at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn This May

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Isabella Bejarano, “Silver Water” (2015), fine art photography print in a custom aqua plexi shadowbox frame, limited edition of 25 New Mediums Mounts in colored acrylic boxes: NYC-based Venezuelan-born photographer Isabella Bejarano champions environmental causes through her sustainable fine art prints, donating proceeds to combat climate change.

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Elaborate Still Lifes Erupt with Vivid Color in Eric Wert’s Oil Paintings

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The backdrops also complement the central subject, often depicting ornamental textiles or wallpaper patterns. Find more on Wert’s website , where prints of some of his paintings are available for purchase in addition to a selection of puzzles and cards published by Pomegranate.

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Thandiwe Muriu’s New Book Celebrates the Multi-Faceted Beauty of Kenyan Culture

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All images © Thandiwe Muriu, courtesy of Chronicle Chroma, shared with permission In 2015, Thandiwe Muriu ( previously ) began CAMO , a series that takes a kaleidoscopic view of the lives of contemporary African women. In each photo, the photographer either positions a small group or stands against a boldly patterned Ankara backdrop.

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