Artist Duo Uses Twigs And Flowers To Create Intricate Portraits Out Of Mother Nature
Brooke and Vicki‘s introduction to art was somewhat the same, just generations apart. Vicki was inspired by her mother (Brooke’s grandmother) – a designer and photographer – whose decorating of their 1960’s ranch in the California valley was effortlessly modern and way ahead of its time. Continue reading »
Illustrator Draws On Her Self-Portraits To Create Fun, Whimsical Images
Based in Brisbane, Australia, Lauren Carney is “a polly pocket sized artist” with “a fine appreciation of all things handmade, arty, crafty and vintage”. Not only does she create wonderful illustrations, she also has a knack for combining her drawings with her photographic self-portraits to produce delightful and whimsical images. Continue reading »
Chalk Artist Reimagines Darth Vader In Steamy 3D Portrait
If you have always been a little intimidated by the Star Wars’ Darth Vader, artist Chris Carlson’s latest chalk drawing may help you see him from a more light-hearted perspective. Created for the Denver Chalk Art Festival, Carlson’s new piece is a humorous one that depicts the sinister Sith Lord half naked, wearing only his red, polka-dotted underwear. Taking inspiration from Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, Darth Vader is posing in the exact same position as Adam in the famous painting. Continue reading »
This Golden Carved Nissan GT-R Made A Huge Impression At The Tokyo Motor Show 2016
Kuhl-Racing Nissan GT-R is something that you could not miss at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon. Its appearance is by far and away the most insane the world has ever seen. That engraved gold metal paint job is a masterpiece. Yup, it is a paint job, not a wrap. First, they made the engravings to the body panels and then painted them to achieve this unique look. Continue reading »
Wedding Photo Shoot Goes Wrong After A Snake Makes A Surprise Appearance
Wedding photographer Maddie Mae decided to bring Loretts Laura and Johnny Benson out into the country to take their special wedding photos but that turned out to be a bad idea. The couple got ambushed by a rattlesnake and the groom got bit. Lucky for him the bite wasn’t poisonous and he was able to bounce back with a smile. Continue reading »
1920s Fashion Through The Lens Of Police Mugshots
Between 1910 and 1930, a series of 2500 ‘special photographs’ were taken by the New South Wales Police Department.
Group of Criminals, Central 1921
This negative was found wrapped in a paper sleeve on which is written: ‘Group of criminals, Central 1921’. The subjects are not named, but the woman on the left is believed to be Eileen Leigh or Barry (daughter of Kate Leigh). The man on the far right in the back row may be Stephen Doyle, and the man to the left of him Kenneth McLelland (or McCrerrand). The man third from the left in that row may be the pickpocket and three-card trickster known as Frederick Mewson, and the man far left in the front row is likely the pickpocket known as Norman Smith. Continue reading »
When Two Paintings Fall In Love: Man Proposes During 2D Photoshoot
Meet Dan Levine and his then-girlfriend, Cristina Cordova. Dan had been wanting to propose to his girlfriend of six-and-a-half-years, so he asked his friend, Alexa Mead for some help. He then convinced his girlfriend that Alexa wanted to paint them and do a photoshoot for fun. Continue reading »
Teacher Gave Her Students A Chance To Be Creative On The Last Day Of School
This is first grade teacher Chris-ShaRee Castlebury. She wanted to do something special for her class on the last day of school. Continue reading »
This Instagram Account Has The Most Adorable Way Of Reminding You That You Matter
We spend our whole childhood wanting to be older, but when we get there, we wonder when the “adult” part actually kicks in. Isn’t that supposed to be automatic? No matter where you are in life or how you feel, there are times when we all need a little encouragement to push on. If you haven’t seen the Instagram account @chibirdart, then you don’t know what it means to say “D’awww.” Whether it’s messages about body positivity, mental health stigma, or moving on from a negative event, @chibirdart has something for you. Continue reading »
Woman Posed For An Epic Divorce Photo Shoot To Let Go Of The Past And Start Fresh
We all have different ways of getting over a relationship. A mother from Iowa came up with a very unique way to get back at her ex-husband and let go of the past. Continue reading »
Musician Performs Concert Floating In The Middle Of The Arctic Ocean
Photo © Pedro Armestre / Greenpeace
Acclaimed Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi performs one of his own compositions on a floating platform in the Arctic Ocean, in front of the Wahlenbergbreen glacier in Svalbard, Norway. The composition, Elegy for the Arctic, was inspired by eight million voices from around the world calling for Arctic protection. Continue reading »
Floating Piers Opens On Lake Iseo In Italy Allowing Visitors To Walk On Water
Until July 3, 2016, weather permitting, visitors to Italy’s Lake Iseo can walk on water. 100,000 square meters of shimmering yellow fabric, carried by a modular floating dock system of 220,000 high-density polyethylene cubes, undulate with the movement of the waves as The Floating Piers rise just above the surface of the water. Continue reading »
Lovingly-Detailed Outlander Birthday Cake
Yan, from Geeks Are Sexy, wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday with a cake that spoke to her interests. She’s a big fan of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander book series, so she got this lovely custom cake made by Josianne St-Laurent from Simplement St-Laurent. It was part of a surprise party and Mrs. Yan was delighted!. Continue reading »
Femme Fatales: Mug Shots Of Female Criminals From Early 20th Century Australia
Intriguing mug shots of female criminals, taken directly after they were arrested and charged at a police station in New South Wales, Australia, from around the turn of the twentieth century. The photographs come from the Sydney Justice and Police Museum.
Alice Adeline Cooke (pictured above) was convicted of bigamy and theft. By the age of 24 she had amassed an impressive number of aliases and at least two husbands. She was described by police as ‘rather good looking’. Continue reading »
Which Type Of Traveler Are You?
Artist and writer Sarah Cooper skillfully illustrated 2 types of travelers that exist. To be honest, I can be both… Everything depends on situation. Continue reading »
Benny Harlem & His Daughter Jaxyn’s Long Natural Hair Has Broken The Internet
Benny Harlem and his daughter Jaxyn have ‘broken the internet’ with photos of their long lustrous afro hair. Benny is an artiste from New York City who loves to rock his hair in a high top fade, you can follow him on Instagram. Continue reading »
A Portrait Of Lost Habitats In Africa
For his new series “Inherit the Dust,” photographer Nick Brandt placed life-size portraits of wild animals in their former habitats. Continue reading »
Rare Pics Of The Infamous ’50s London Girl Gang Are Unbelievably Cool
Surprises come in all sizes — some as small as a box full of archived negatives, recounting a female sub-culture in London that was almost forgotten. Meet Ken Russell, who originally wanted to be a ballerina but turned to another kind of art when his father squashed his dream photography. The freelance photographer turned film director soon became known for breaking the rules in his craft, producing some of post-war London’s most expressive work. Continue reading »
Bizarre And Disturbing Google Maps Glitches By Kyle Williams
One afternoon not long ago, US artist Kyle Williams was leisurely looking through Google Street view for inspiration, when he came across a sight he’d never seen before: a girl with a leg coming out of her chest. He quickly took a screen shot and began looking for more. Continue reading »
Artist Joe Webb Creates Cynical And Shocking Collages That Tell The Uncomfortable Truth About Our Modern World
Joe Webb uses vintage magazines and printed ephemera that he has collected to create simple but elegant hand-made collages, no Photoshop manipulation is allowed. Webb reimagines the imagery using simple and concise edits, transforming the original scene into something altogether more surreal. Continue reading »
Photographer Snaps Adorable Photos Of His Dog On Epic Adventures In The Wild
Golden retriever ‘Aspen’ has an adventurous life that many dream about—exploring the Colorado wilderness with its owner, photographer Hunter Lawrence. Lawrence and his wife adopted the pup at six weeks old. Since then, the pooch has sojourned eight different states and likely has many more journeys to come. Continue reading »
Welded And Painted Black Steel Ravens By Ludvig Ödman
Ludvig Ödman was born somewhere in southern Sweden around 1985. Continue reading »
Retro Photoshop Tool Bar Enamel Pin: 3″ Of Throwback Fun By Maxistentialism
3″ Photoshop toolbar soft enamel cloisonné pin on black nickel by Max, designer from Chicago, Il. Continue reading »
Historical Photos Of The World’s Most Iconic Landmarks Before They Were Finished
The world’s most iconic landmarks are a big draw for tourists from around the world. But these historical landmarks are not just tourist attractions, they often serve as a milestone in history or a remarkable event in time.
Washington Monument, ca. 1860
Library of Congress
Photographers love landmarks, especially the challenge to capture it differently from all the average angles and classic shots. Even when these iconic landmarks were build, photographers couldn’t resist to capture it forever. We are glad that they did, because it gives us awesome insights. Continue reading »
You Can Sit And Hide Inside This HUSH Pod By Freyja Sewell
HUSH is a seating pod by Freyja Sewell that’s designed to create a cozy and private space, much like a womb. With the ever-increasing ways of connecting people, downtime can quickly disintegrate. Continue reading »
