Art

August 22, 2016

Food Blogger Continues to Meticulously Transform Avocados into Edible Masterpieces

Earlier this year, we were fascinated by food blogger Colette Dike (aka @fooddeco) and her ability to transform avocados into edible masterpieces. Since that time, she’s continued to wow us with her dedication to the buttery green fruit and even released a cookbook featuring the types of mouth-watering dishes seen on her popular Instagram and blog. Dike’s enthusiastic foodie following is drawn to her playful avocado arrangements.

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August 21, 2016

Emotive Oil Paintings of Nostalgic Beach Scenes in Beautiful Bokeh

With rich strokes of oil paint, Philip Barlow renders beachside snapshots in mesmerizing blurs of bokeh, as if shot through unfocused camera lenses. His style eschews inconsequential compositional details in favor of accentuated ambience, smudging the scenes into soft smears of color while honing crisp, shimmering circles from each spot where sun rays reach earth.

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August 19, 2016

Gray Ombré Hair Trend Transforms Conventional Locks Into Striking Shades of Silver

The Mermaid hair trend might have people trading in their conventionally-colored locks for bright, ocean-inspired hues, but there’s another unique style that’s quickly gaining momentum: gray ombré hair. Wearers of this trend have the crowns of their heads dyed dark gray, and it gradually fades in tone as the color nears the ends of their mane.

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August 17, 2016

Surreal Satirical Illustrations Offer Witty Commentary on Pop Culture

Artist Pawel Kuczynski highlights the visual power of satire through his ongoing series of surreal illustrations. Crafted in a realistic style, he plays with elements of scale and environment to create fantastical compositions in which anything and everything is possible. They offer witty commentary on contemporary issues with a special interest paid to technology and the influence it has over our everyday lives.

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