artful

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Steele draws out June’s search and the mother-and-child reunion at a pace that is both realistic and artful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Wouldn’t it be like this subtly sly author if the announcement turned out to be a narrative conceit—one last artful trick to cheat the end from arriving?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“The Chronology of Water,” on the other hand, is a wholly unforgettable turn for Stewart, who lets her actors do all the storytelling while she remains laser-focused on exploring artful and stylish new storytelling modes.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

Allen says some of the details have been exaggerated, but her pain is tangible amongst the artful pop beats and faux insouciance.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

“Well, Nephew,” he said with an artful swish of his robes, one that had taken him over a decade to perfect.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill