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We encounter thousands of stones—big or small—throughout our lives, but I bet only a few of us think of using them for art. That’s exactly what this Japanese artist named Akie Nakata has been doing for the last decade. She turns the tiny stones and rocks she finds into cute animals you can hold in
As much as we enjoyed playing with dolls as little girls, we know how unrealistic their physical appearances could be. These toys typically sport slim bodies, flawless skin usually packed with makeup, and perfect facial features that even movie stars will envy. We failed to recognize this as children because all we cared about then
Something peculiar is happening around Redwood City, California. If you take a stroll around the area and observe the surroundings, you’d feel that something’s not quite right, particularly the shadows. Why do they look so different, like they’re from a cartoon? The shadows in downtown Redwood city aren’t behaving as you would expect them. Bike
If you’re looking to spruce up the ambiance of your living room, one of Derek Pearce’s mesmerizing “water tables” should do the trick. Pearce is a person who wears many hats. He has worked in theater—both onstage and backstage—and has a wide breadth of experience as a performer, stage carpenter, musical director, lecturer, and teacher.
It’s a tribute fit for a king. Disneyland recently unveiled a two-story-tall mural honoring the late actor Chadwick Boseman in its Downtown Disney shopping district. The artwork, aptly named “King Chad,” was created by movie illustrator and children’s book author Nikkolas Smith. The mural, displayed on the side of the former ESPN Zone building, shows
There’s no limit to where our imagination can take us, and this artist named Keith Larsen understands just how true this concept is. Remember how, as a child, we used to see images in the clouds? Whether it’s a human face or the form of an animal, the random shapes we spot in the sky
Every pet owner loves taking pictures of their animals, whether they’re just playing, sleeping, or resting. We do it to preserve the memories we have of them, so we have something to remember them by when they’re gone. One talented artist—and pet owner—from Washington, DC, found a better way to immortalize people’s pets – by
Have you ever seen a drawing so realistic that you mistake it for a photograph? If you haven’t, let me introduce you to the incredible works of this Italian artist named Emanuele Dascanio. Believe it or not, the portraits below are drawings, not pictures. They were made using a combination of graphite and charcoal, which
Some people have a creative spirit so strong that they can’t help but show it in everything they do, just like this San Diego-based artist. Months before her wedding, Taylor Ann Linko knew the artist in her wouldn’t wear an all-white dress for the big day. Ever since she was little, her passion was to
We bet you’ve never seen paper art like this before. Lisa Lloyd, a designer and illustrator based in the UK, creates three-dimensional sculptures out of paper inspired by nature. Fascinated with its patterns, symmetry, color, geometry, and texture, the artist injects a modern twist into her work by adopting techniques seen in fashion, interiors, and
Almost every material imaginable can be transformed into a work of art, but it would take skill to do so. This chainsaw artist from Romania is one of those talented people who can turn wood—his chosen medium—into anything he wants it to be. His carving designs are going viral online! Gabi Rizea only began wood
When it comes to botanical illustrations, one of the world’s best is England-based artist Helen Ahpornsiri (pronounced Ahh-pon-si-ree). Her exceptional artwork is made from humble elements of nature – pressed flowers and leaves. Through her intricate compositions, she is able to present the diversity and beauty of the natural world. Some of her works include