Art

June 12, 2020

Illustrator “Disneyfies” People’s Pets to Look Like They Belong in a Disney Film

Disney films have some of the most unforgettable animal characters. With their endearing personalities, big smiles, and kind eyes, you can’t help but say “aww” every time they come on screen. If you wish your pet could have this type of star animation treatment, you’re in luck. Illustrator Isa Bredt transforms real cats, dogs, foxes, pigs, and more into cartoons that look like they could be the star of your next favorite Disney film.

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June 10, 2020

This English Garden Has Incredible Living Sculptures That Change With the Seasons

Once forgotten, the Lost Gardens of Heligan has now become one of the UK's most popular gardens. Given this popularity, it's hard to believe that the incredible property was left untouched for 75 years. Located in Cornwall, the garden was only rediscovered in the 1990s and underwent a complete transformation that makes it a beloved garden today. In fact, two of the most interesting features of the botanical gardens were installed during its restoration.

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June 8, 2020

Artist “Grows” Tiny Paper Flowers That Will Stay in Bloom Forever

While some contemporary creatives carry on the tradition of botanical illustration in meticulous paintings of flora, artist Tania Lissova has taken on the special challenge of recreating flowers as tiny paper cutouts. Although small, these lovely blooms are composed of several individual hand-cut pieces that are glued together with precise care. If you look closely, you'll see that Lissova has even alternated the color of paper at places to give her plants three-dimensional “shading.

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