Posts by Stephanie Chang

Art
April 28, 2017

Hyperrealistic Paintings Illuminate the Glistening Beauty of Colorful Crystals

Toronto-based artist Carly Waito is deeply inspired by the beautiful crystalline structures of minerals, such as amethyst and quartz. Boasting a bevy of spellbinding shapes and sizes, Waito has depicted their sparkling details in her crystal paintings. Their radiance practically leaps off the panels, and the textures are so realistic they seem like they can almost be touched.

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Art
April 2, 2017

Artist Meticulously Crafts Steampunk-Inspired Flying Machines From Cardboard

While most people browse the internet or watch TV on their down time, artist Jeroen van Kesteren spends his hours making beautiful and elaborate fantasy aircrafts and airships. For about a year now, van Kesteren has been working on a collection of intricate 19th century flying machines inspired by the steampunk aesthetic. The various contraptions in his series Orphanage for Lost Adventures reflect the nostalgic relics of the neo-Victorian movement and feature retro-futuristic technologies found in the literary works of H.

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Photography
March 19, 2017

Interview: Fire Photographer Documents the Bravery of Firefighters Battling Massive Flames

Very few of us ever witness the fervid and often intensely violent fire incidents that firefighters face as they rescue lives and properties across our communities. While most of us avoid these catastrophic situations at all costs, photographer Jamie Nicholson is dedicated to capturing these courageous and extraordinary moments. Nicholson has been a fire photographer for almost 10 years across Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia Fire Departments in Southern California.

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Architecture
January 26, 2017

Eco-Friendly Home Brilliantly Built Inside a Desert Rock Formation

Living under a rock takes on a whole new meaning with Cliff Haven. The creatively-designed house in remote Southeastern Utah is built directly into its surrounding red rock formations. The 12-acre wild-west escape gazes over vast and incredible views of Montezuma Canyon. Currently for sale, the property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage, and a large outdoor patio (with room for expansion). For those who love their privacy, the closest neighbor is a mile away.

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