Skin Deep

Tribal marks, diary entries, and folded curves. [View full email in your browser]( [Colossal]( Was this forwarded to you? [Subscribe here](. [A textured portrait of a woman with an afro, green dress, and beaded necklace.]( Stunning Portraits and Landscapes Emerge from ‘Scarred’ Canvases in Awodiya Toluwani’s Paintings much a subject of the work as his portraits, each of [Awodiya Toluwani](’s canvases is covered in relief marks that imitate scars, or tribal marks, historically common to several Indigenous cultures in Africa. [See more]( [A diroama-esque sculpture of a welder in uniform, standing among metal walls and pipes.]( SPONSOR Valley School of Craft Offers Fine Craft Programming in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area more than 50 years, [Peters Valley School of Craft]( has enriched lives through the learning, appreciation, and practice of fine craft. From novices to advanced artists, people come to Peters Valley for hands-on workshops with expert instructors in disciplines like blacksmithing, fine metals, ceramics, woodworking, printmaking, fibers, and more. You can also get inspired and support the artists through Peters Valley’s in-person and online galleries [Learn more]( [A red, spiny and almost fluffy looking fish]( Uncover Hundreds of New Marine Species in the Underwater Mountain Ecosystems of the Pacific Ocean Thanks to researchers with the [Schmidt Ocean Institute](, we now know more about the life that thrives off the coast of Chile. [See more]( [A painting of numerous flowers and fronds in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes]( Blooms Erupt in Nidhi Mariam Jacob’s Meticulous Fantasy Garden Paintings the painstakingly detailed canvases of [Nidhi Mariam Jacob](, myriad flowers and fronds blossom in a vibrant visual symphony. [See more]( [a sketchbook spread with a painting across both pages of an abstract red figure with white branches growing out of holes in their body]( Thousands of Daily Diary Drawings by Pep Carrió Unfurl an Enigmatic World In 2007, [Pep Carrió]( challenged himself to draw every day, and an easy way to keep himself both motivated and accountable was to fill up an entire Moleskine datebook. With whatever materials were at hand, he began a project that kept his creative wheels turning while challenging the possibilities of a simple two-page spread. [See more]( [A portrait of a figure underwater, sitting on a bench.]( Nick Brandt Visualizes the Effects of Rising Seas in His Unsettling Underwater Photos Shot entirely in-camera off the coast of Fiji, each seemingly mundane scene in [Nick Brandt]('s Sink / Rise occurs on the ocean floor. [See more]( [A blue hat that says, ]( Top Off Your Spring Outfits ✨ Long, sunny days are fast approaching, so protect your noggin with a [hat]( that shows off your creative side. Let your cap do the talking. [Shop now]( [A yellow origami form with geometric folds and two layers of ruffle forms.]( Tessellated Forms Emerge in Intricate Origami by Goran Konjevod [Goran Konjevod](’s meticulously crafted origami pieces, countless creases, ridges, and folds transform into stunning forms. [See more]( Join Us Today and Help Make Art Accessible for Everyone 💖 We rely on the generous support of [Colossal Members]( to keep newsletters like this free for everyone. Reader support allows us to continue publishing stories that matter while highlighting incredible artists around the world who may not be covered in the mainstream press. ➡️ [Become a Colossal Member today]( Add some art to your favorite feeds: [mastodon]( [instagram]( [threads]( [facebook]( [pinterest]( [Colossal]( [Newsletters]( [Shop]( [Advertise]( Edited today by Jackie Andres. ☁️ Colossal 6177 N. Lincoln Ave. #314 Chicago, IL 60659 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ You received this email because you signed up on our website and are an amazing person. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update preferences](