A collection of free images from Czech photographer Martin Vorel. Image of Tree Bark Texture Vertical is available in high resolution.

Here is a close-up of what the ruffle I’m weaving is supposed to look like. Who knows, I may vary it, but this is the plan. I’ve woven ½ of it so far—74”. I’m enjoying it and the patience nee…

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A Guest Post by Claire Woollam from The Digital Iris. The Oxford Dictionary defines texture as ‘the way a surface, substance or piece of cloth feels when you touch it, for example how rough, smooth, hard or soft it is’. As photographers we constantly strive to capture what we see in our pictures. Shooting textures […]

Wood, a gift from nature that resonates through time, carries within it a unique blend of elegance, sustainability, and versatility. From exquisite home decor to functional furniture, wood’s inherent…

Remodeling a bathroom can be an expensive project, but because it's a smaller space, you...

2020 Topic 2: A Hint of Spring Hi everyone, Keren here. This topic is a chance to explore some of the new PaperArtsy Paint colours recently added to the Fresco Paint collection. Think soft greens, mauves and pinks, or maybe Seth's colours of subtle blue, cream and green which are also reminiscent of Spring, yet still offer that cosy, relaxing vibe of calm. Jo Firth-Young does pastels so well, and this is a perfect example. Jo Firth Young Leandra's tutorial on brayered backgrounds (this is part 2) utilises lots of delicious pastels. Pastels don't have to mean boring nor lack of depth. PaperArtsy Lets take a look at some palette options that might steer you in the direction we are heading. First up, some greens with neutrals. It's tempting to add a pop of colour to bring dynamism into your artistic endeavours, but these next two images show just how restful and beautiful pastels with a good neutral added in, can be. Ballard Designs TrendLand Starting to add in more greys and blue undertones takes the palette in a different direction. If you add in a warm tone of yellow, look where you end up..it brings a vivacity but still rocks the pastel palette. Dots To Lines How about greens and pinks? The peachy tones help the pinks from being too sickly sweet and the almost mossy green helps balance the combination and provide an almost neutral colour. Sarah K Wisombe Who doesn't love a mason jar? These beauties are a wonderful receptacle for the very best that springtime affords us! Home Made Lovely How about green and mauve? This stunner of a card shows the value of adding in metallics to pastel schemes. It can be pared back and sparingly used to bring warmth and bounce a little light off your art. Anna Griffin We all use paper on a regular basis, but this example is a wonderful updated version of quilling and plays around with colour in a clever way. Yulia Brodskaya Here's another image with a similar scheme. The shine from the glazed ceramic hearts combined with the raised texture is sublime. Dottery Pottery If we add blues into the purple-y combo, we have a gentle, relaxed scheme. You can almost smell the lavender! Phoebe Dreams Continuing with the cooler lavenders, we transition into the greyer blue purple tones. Source Toleshack If we really dial up the greys, the colour scheme becomes very subdued, elegant and gentle. Shari Carroll You can see all these options so far plus more on Leandra's pinterest page here to get you started in this pastel zone. You may not be ready, but pastel shade are going to be quite big in 2020. Not so wishy washy, but cleaner, greener, crisp shades of pastel. Before we head into these more summery tones, let's softly warm into it with a softer version of the palette. Scrap Art By Lady E Let's look at some images of brighter, slightly bolder pastels. Source This lively water-coloured panel uses colour blending to great effect. Pastel perfection! Source Hopefully there's one set of pastel colours that has piqued your interest. From the cool and subtle to the brighter summery ones, there's so much to choose from. Do explore the new colours of Fresco Acrylic paints to see the plethora of pastel possibilities. If you want to create along with us, please share on our social feeds so we can see what you get up to. The best places are Instagram @paperartsy or post in PaperArtsy People Group on Facebook. Make sure you tag us in your contributions, we love to see what you get up to in your creative world!

Wondering what the quiet luxury home decor aesthetic is that everyone is talking about? How to get the effortless, understated elegance on a budget.

Topographic Paper Landscapes Noriko Ambe The Japaneses artist Noriko Ambe revealed a new work for him, Topographic Paper Landscapes, in the first sight you

A tale of an IAEA Student Chapter Roundtable Presentation. [flickr id=”6463833451″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”original” group=”” align=”none”] Before the IAEA Conference, my colleague in the Art Education MAT program, Keli Campbell, and I applied to present at the IAEA Student Chapter Roundtable. Our main interest and goal was to present a demonstration and lesson plan idea on Collagraph Printing. [flickr id=”6463825895″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”original” group=”” align=”none”] What is Collagraphy? Collagraphy is a print-making process where various materials are glued to a hardboard to create a raised texture. The collaged collagraph plate can then be printed with a press or by hand with a roller. [flickr id=”6463828383″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”original” group=”” align=”center”] A few examples of various materials that can be used for Collagraph textures are: leaves, seeds, string (hemp), acrylic paint, crushed paper, bubble rap, sandpaper, cardboard, grass, and many others...

Cushion moss completely covers the wall with interesting texture and depth. The moss forms a pattern that resembles bubbles while having a spongy texture up close.

Short wavy hairstyles are versatile and stylish choices for anyone looking to embrace their naturally textured locks. With the right haircut, you can easily enhance the beauty of your wavy hair and create stunning looks

In an unprecedented act of blogging fanciness I decided to make a video documenting how I create the woodgrain texture (so thoroughly p...

Rough and luxurious textured wall created using five different Chalk Paint® colours by Annie Sloan to give depth and interest.

A round up of how to gelatin print, inspirational images, and tutorials.

Because fungus is challenging to find and photograph, fungi photos are less common than flower pics, but they're just as beautiful.

High Contrast Photography Ideas -Much like any photography session, planning the shoot is critical. When shooting moving subjects, like in sports photography, picking a high shutter ... Read more

Symmetry is usually defined as a sense of "balanced proportions" or "the quality of having parts that match each other," especially in an attractive way. And, when you think about it, it is all around us. Whether we look at human beings, architecture, art, or biology, there’s nothing more fascinating than seeing how the world is full of perfect forms and harmony.

Cedric Pollet has an obscure passion for tree bark. But spend enough time with his photos and you too might become a bark believer.

Oggi vi segnalo questo bellissimo board di Pinterest, a cura di "Fashion Feud", per gli amanti della manipolazione dei tessuti: una galleria di meravigliosi effetti di superficie e textures tridimensionali.

Serena Garcia Dalla Venezia is a Chilean textile artist. Her art comprises of hundreds of brightly coloured fabric balls stitched together in organic shapes

One of our most popular surfaces, this hyper-realistic woodgrain backdrop is the perfect surface for elevating your food and product photography. A touch of rustic elegance combined with a natural rugged feel has been created on this brilliant reproduction. Choose your surface:  vinyl or lightweight rigid -- on your choice of sizes. Free shipping on all US orders (contig 48) Worldwide shipping, too Proudly Made in the USA Always in Stock Waterproof Stain Resistant

Short wavy hairstyles are versatile and stylish choices for anyone looking to embrace their naturally textured locks. With the right haircut, you can easily enhance the beauty of your wavy hair and create stunning looks

Wool might be the most ubiquitous of materials, and a dependable medium for use in any Autumn/Winter collection, but as a practicing designer–how well do you understand wool as a natural fibre, where it comes from and the mosaic history of its production? Following NJAL’s appointment as a Nominating Body for the International Woolmark Prize, it’s time to highlight the versatility and modernity of Merino wool. It's time to snuggle up with a material that has long been out of vogue. After years of decline, Wool has once again become synonymous with the high fashion circuit and its certainly found favour with the industry’s top design houses and fashion's emerging set alike. It comes after nearly forty long years of being destroyed by the trend for synthetic fibres.

Textile installations in Interior Design show an ongoing trend for the sophisticated and conscious customer’s crave for a haptic experience.

A designer's first foray into Sonoran style results in an enviable family A-frame house.

Simple, yet profound, this photograph aims to draw out the beauty of the ordinary and transform it into something memorable. A strong sense of composition and perfectly executed lighting portray this natural object in an entirely unique way. This archival pigment print is a limited edition of 200.

Colorful and unusual patterns pictures are what photographer Erno-Erik Raitanen calls self-portraits. The pictures, which Raitanen says are more like

Layered haircuts have long been an all-time favorite as they complement various hair types and lengths without sacrificing versatility or stylishness. With the right layers, anyone can add volume, texture, and flow to their hair,

Большой обзор с фотографиями природы и работ мастеров ДПИ, использовавшими природные формы, фактуры и т. д. Можно его дополнить чем-то, можно просто посмотреть. Удачи всем в творчестве! P. S. Тема поедания секретных грибов и основанных на этом произведений в этом тексте не затрагивается. Грибы в…