Mesmerizing Aerial Pictures Of Australia Taken With A Drone
Gabriel Scanu and his father, a cinematographer, take mesmerizing aerial photos of Australia and other places with a drone. Continue reading »
‘Rainbow Food’ Trend Turns Sushi Into Vibrant, Colorful Rice Rolls
Photo: kaylynweir
The ‘rainbow food’ trend that previously hit bagels, pancakes, milkshakes, pizza, latte and grilled cheese has now reached sushi. Colorful plates of this beloved Japanese cuisine are being uploaded to Instagram under hashtag ‘#rainbowsushi’. Continue reading »
Artist Meticulously Crochets Wire To Create Anatomically Correct Heart
In her sculpture work, Anne Mondro has created a captivating metaphor for the close-knit relationships between medical patients and their caregivers. The artist uses a crochet hook and tinned copper wire to construct realistic 3D models of the heart, representing the human pulse—both literal and physical—within the healthcare system. Continue reading »
Old Toys Receive Donated Limbs To Educate Kids About Organ Transplants
Second Life Toys is an organisation in Japan that’s hoping to raise awareness about organ donation. And as you can see, their smart-thinking campaign is sure to catch people’s attention. The organisation is giving new limbs to old broken plushies in order to make them complete again. And the best part is that you can join the campaign by donating your own unwanted toys. You’ll even receive a letter from the “recipient” plushie telling you how your donation has helped to improve their lives. Continue reading »
San Francisco’s Chinatown In The Early 1900s Through Arnold Genthe’s Lens
Arnold Genthe (1869 – 1942) was a German-born American photographer, best known for his photographs of San Francisco’s Chinatown, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and his portraits of noted people, from politicians and socialites to literary figures and entertainment celebrities. Here are some from his photos of everyday life in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the early 1900s. Continue reading »
Cherry Blossoms Paint A Lake Purple Making Tokyo Look Like A Fairytale
Tokyo-based photographer Danilo Dungo uses drones to take stunning pictures of Japanese cherry blossoms. Every spring, he goes to the Inokashira Park to admire the blossoms, and while regular photography capture the park’s beauty, the drones reveal something else altogether. Continue reading »
12 More Differences Between Living In San Francisco Versus New York City
After a year hiatus (and a lot more living), comedian and comic artist Sarah Cooper is back with yet more illustrations highlighting the subtle differences between living in NYC and SF. The New York transplant who spent 5 years in the city before moving to SF certainly notices the quirks of each, pointed out hilariously in this new set of comics below. Continue reading »
Unearthly Views Of The Hidden Snow Cave In Kamchatka
Photo © Denis Budkov
These photos were taken near Mutnovsky volcano, Kamchatka krai, in 2012. Last winter was not snowy, and the summer was hot. Therefore huge snow piles that never melt reduced in size greatly. As a result, a passage in the snow was opened leading to the cave underneath. Continue reading »
These Stunning Drone Photos Would Be Completely Illegal Now
Back in the day, before the authorities caught on to what was happening, photographers were free to fly their drones anywhere they pleased. There were no laws limiting how high they could fly, where they could fly, or when they could shoot photos and videos. Those were the glory days. And Amos Chapple made the most of them. Continue reading »
Photographer Dad Creates Horror Photos Together With His Daughters
There are many joys to being a parent, but none quite as much as being able to use your young daughters to recreate gruesome and surreal scenarios that look like the stuff of nightmares. Take a look at these pictures to see what we mean, but before you start worrying, rest assured that these kids are more than happy to feature in their dad’s creepy photography! Continue reading »
Tales Of The Otherworld: Discover Nikolai Lockertsen And His Amazingly Painted Artworks
Nikolai Lockertsen is from Moss, a city close to Oslo, Norway. The works presented in this column are part of his portfolio, and besides being a very excellent artist, Nikko is also lead Art Director at Storm Studios, a big Oslo-based VFX (Visual effects) post production firm. Continue reading »
Exploring The Dark: Spectacular World By Alexander Joseba
Alexander Joseba is a concept artist from Barcelona, Spain. Alexander is a self-taught artist who works with both traditional and digital media: He is a digital artist, character designer, illustrator, but also incredibly talented with traditional drawing. Continue reading »
Minimalist Single Line Tattoos By Iranian-German Artist
German-Iranian tattoo artist Mo Ganji is back, creating more simple images with a strong impact. Continue reading »
Afros Turned Into Flowery Galaxies To Make Black Women Proud Of Their African Heritage
Pierre Jean-Louis, a visual artist from US, creates mesmerizing portraits of black women by transforming their hair into flowery galaxies. By turning their Afros into works of art in his series, “Black Girl Magic,” Jean-Louis wants to inspire black women to embrace their African heritage. Continue reading »
Stunning Oil Paintings Of NYC Subway Riders Reading Magazines… And All The Males Are Animals!
Matthew Grabelsky’s ‘Underground‘ looks fantastic! His surreal/realistic oil paintings of NYC subway riders reading magazines (and kid’s books) are stunning with a twist… all males are animals! If only they had prints of some of these paintings, the whole show is too stunning to pick from, though Canal Street (tiger reading Car and Driver) is my current favorite. Continue reading »
Murals Of Faceless Figures By Seth Appear To Witness The Unseen
French muralist Julien Malland (aka Seth – previously) has been extremely prolific over the last year, traveling to far flung locations around the world including China, Tahiti, New Zealand, Italy, Canada, and even the Reunion Islands in just the last few months alone. Seth paints large-scale human figures—mostly children—that appear faceless, cut off by the edges of buildings or turned completely away from the viewer, as if looking out into the world or witnessing something we cannot see. Continue reading »
Enchanting Illustrations And Animated GIFs By Sparrows
These enchanting artworks are created by professional illustrator Sparrow. Sparrow is a username that she use on Tumblr, as she explained “It’s from A Ubiquity Of Sparrows by Craig Arnold, who has written all my favourite poems about birds that aren’t really about birds.” Continue reading »
Wonderfully Weird Paintings By Piotr Jabłoński
Piotr Jabłoński (aka Nicponim) is a digital painter and concept artist from Bialystok, Poland. Enjoy his brutally detailed paintings so wonderfully weird. Continue reading »
Miniature Ink Drawings By Christian Watson
These tiny illustrations are by Christian Watson, illustrator and owner of 1924. Christian posts his own miniature ink drawings (that are often less than a half an inch tall) on his Instagram. Continue reading »
Beautiful Live Leaf Tattoos By Rit Kit
“I’m a nature lover, so most of my sketches are related to flora,” Ukrainian tattooer Rit Kit explains. “But the more I drew, the more I wanted something fresh and native, to feel the plants without any steps in between.” Continue reading »
Giant Skull Armchair Designed By Gregory Besson
Parisian designer Gregory Besson imagined an armchair that takes the shape of a skull, a theme that has been treated many times in the design area. Conceived with fiberglass and provided with a high quality leather seat, each creation is unique and will be made on demand. Continue reading »
This Paint-Splattered Clothing Is Actually Incredible Embroidery
Art and fashion have always gone hand in hand. Sometimes it’s the artist that makes the clothes; other times it’s the clothes that make the artist. Think of Andy Warhol’s iconic turtleneck, or Dior turning spray artworks by Sterling Ruby into gowns. Continue reading »
Stuffed Llama Travels The World Taking Vacation Photos
Turkish blogger Eylul Sava has started the Instagram account Llama With No Drama. The account features an adorable stuffed llama in picturesque travel photos from around the world. Continue reading »
12 Hilariously Honest Dog Breed Slogans
If you own one of these popular dog breeds, then you can definitely relate… Continue reading »
Photographer Adrienne Salinger’s Series Of Teenage Bedrooms From The 90s
In the 90s, the photographer Adrienne Salinger has documented the bedrooms of American teenagers, asking teens to pose surrounded by their personal possessions. A delightfully vintage series that makes sense today, unveiling the styles and trends from the 90s. If Adrienne Salinger chose teenagers as models, it’s because adolescence is the last time these future adults will be living with their parents, with all their possessions in one room. Continue reading »
