Source Design You Trust  Blair Atherholt is a contemporary realist oil painter whose work focuses mainly on still life, with a strong foundation in traditional Atelier training and Old Master techniques. His paintings aim to bring everyday objects into a more elevated, carefully observed visual space. He studied at the Schuler School of Fine Arts…

Source Design You Trust  Yeliz is a traditional artist and oil painter whose work centers on portraits, figure painting, and educational process content. She presents the practice as both personal and practical: making finished paintings, sharing techniques, and also selling brushes and Patreon support through her art persona. Her paintings often focus on human bodies,…

Source Design You Trust  Rim Umyarov is a drawing educator and draftsmanship-focused artist who builds his public presence around anatomy studies, sketchbooks, hands, feet, and watercolor/pencil technique. What stands out most is the intensity of his focus on human anatomy—especially the parts artists often struggle with most, like hands, feet, and poses. The work feels…

Source Design You Trust  Dee Juusan is an award-winning manga artist and the creator of Grey is…, a character-driven coming-of-age manga. Her work is centered on emotional storytelling, strong black-and-white imagery, and a clear authorial voice. Dee Juusan, also known as Diana Alabbadi, is based in Jordan and has built her name through independent manga…

Source Colossal   Toronto-based Kurdish artist Roda Medhat pushes the boundaries of fabric into the realm of sculpture, exploring the ways in which traditional West Asian textiles can be translated into various media. As digital fabrication and 3D scanning cross paths with memory and material, Medhat’s practice asks “how we carry our stories, and what happens…

Source Colossal   Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. BOAPS–Summer 2026: Grants, Exhibition, Publication, Promotion, Sales, Career BoostFeaturedReady to showcase your art internationally and receive cash grants? BOAPS (Summer 2026 Edition) invites visual artists worldwide, working…

Source Colossal   Some of the most exciting designs emerging from the world of sustainable fashion are those utilizing uncommon materials. There are gowns sculpted with grass roots, sequins made from algae, and electrical wires woven into lace. Now, researchers and designers at Aalto University can add another unusual substance to that list: the remains of…

Source Colossal   Layers of colored pencil and marble dust worked into an oil-like substance flood the linen planes on which Marin Majic works. The Brooklyn-based artist builds upon a foundational drawing, blending various media into a richly textured surface resembling fabric or plaster. Matte finishes radiate across the scenes, appearing like magical glimmers under a…