These Are the Artists Who Inspired Us This Week 👩‍🎨

--------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to My Modern Met’s weekly newsletter! For more ways to support our content, [please consider becoming a member](=). Members get a special newsletter, ad-free reading, and discounts—among other perks. [Learn more and join here](=). --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ These creatives prove that any medium can be used to produce mesmerizing art. Whether burning images into a piece of wood or weaving together textiles, these artists are an inspiration. Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ What started as a simple DIY project has become a career for wood-burning artist [Court O'Reilly](=), also known as Hippie North. Using pyrography tools, she uses wood as her canvas for incredibly realistic depictions of animals and plants. ​[Artist “Etches” Elaborate Images of the Natural World Directly Into Wood](=)​ =​ [Read on My Modern Met](=) ​ Alison Altafi's [Instagram]() page describes her artwork as “Magical art for magical people,” and it's no surprise as to why. By weaving together mixed fibers of all different textures and colors, she is able to create entire universes in the space of a hoop. ​[Nontraditional Fiber Artist Seamlessly Weaves Beautiful Circular Creations]()​ ​ [Read on My Modern Met]() ​ Do you find inspiration in stories and artists like these? [Become a member of My Modern Met](=) to help create a positive culture by highlighting the best sides of humanity. By using light, color, and shapes to craft optical illusions, kinetic artist [Florian Görlitz]( is able to create awe-inspiring moving sculptures. The hypnotic elements of his kinetic art make it easy to find yourself getting lost in the stunning spirals and flowing patterns. ​[Geometric Designs Hypnotically Come to Life in This Artist’s Mesmerizing Kinetic Sculptures](=)​ =​ [Read on My Modern Met](=) ​ Being a My Modern Met member has its perks. Experience our website ad-free, receive exclusive members-only monthly newsletter, and more. [Click here to become a member](=). ​ ​ [My Modern Met Academy Logo](=)​ ​ ​ Self-taught artist and illustrator [Demi Lang](=) teaches the most popular class at My Modern Met Academy, [Architectural Illustration for Everyone](. In it, she takes students along with her as she completes an illustration using colored pencils and ink. Now, she's revealing even more of her [tips and tricks]() in her book, [Drawing and Illustrating Architecture](. [Read More]() ​ ​ [My Modern Met Store Logo]()​ We offer the best creative products from makers around the world, and we're adding new things all the time! Shop [My Modern Met Store]() and get free shipping on orders over $100 ($250 for outside of the United States). This [portable set]() is the same size as most cell phones and features 16 transparent colors inspired by the spring season, ranging from crimson red to olive green. Each pan is inserted inside a natural cork sheet, which is completely eco-friendly. All the artist has to do to start using this amazing little set is to wet their paintbrush and swipe it over their desired color. They're sure to be amazed at the vibrant quality each pan contains! Want more creative product suggestions? Subscribe to our Selects newsletter by [opting-in here](). ​ [Shop Now]() ​ Just for you! Get 15% off My Modern Met Store purchases. [Become a member of My Modern Met](=) and receive a discount towards every purchase at [My Modern Met Store](. Jessica Stewart Staff Writer Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630