Posts by Anna Gragert

Art
July 31, 2015

Brilliantly Realistic Renditions of What Disney Princes Would Look Like in Real Life

Artist Jirka Vtinen has provided us with the opportunity to see what beloved Disney princes would look like in real life. To add to his already impressive portfolio of lifelike Disney characters, the incredible creator decided to give these iconic male characters a Pinocchio-like transformation. While staying true to his subject's original traits, Vtinen took inspiration from actual photos, combined various elements on Photoshop, and then finished off his reproductions with a touch of digital painting.

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Inspiring
July 26, 2015

Community Comes to the Rescue When Bride Loses Everything the Day Before Her Wedding

The women of Scotland's Orkney Islands displayed an extraordinary amount of kindness when bride-to-be Lucia Sessions lost her valuable luggage. After arriving at her destination, Sessions was in the midst of every bride's worst nightmare: her entire wedding wardrobe had disappeared in transit. To make matters even worse, her wedding was scheduled for the very next day. With less than 24 hours to spare, Sessions's hotel stepped up to the plate. “A Request for help!!

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Art
July 19, 2015

17 Fun Works of Art Inspired by Ice Cream

Since ice cream is the ultimate go-to indulgence in sweet, comfort food, it's no wonder that this delectable dessert has its own national holiday. (Here in the US, National Ice Cream Day falls on the third Sunday of July, making July 19th the perfect cheat day.) This should also make it no surprise that countless creatives have turned to the creamy, frozen treat for inspiration.

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Art
July 10, 2015

Framed Paintings Are Transformed into Wearable Art During Fashion Show

Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf transformed intricately framed paintings into avant-garde gowns during their most recent show in Paris. Initially, the wearable art adorned the catwalk's back wall, but was instantly altered the moment the models appeared. Both Viktor and Rolf unhooked their Baroque-style “paintings” from the wall and reshaped them onto their subjects.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.