Art

August 25, 2015

Artist Creates Fantastical Worlds by “Painting with Dreams”

Artist Erica Wexler paints surreal creations featuring subjects who have a distinctly dreamy disposition. “As an artist, I try to develop paintings that speak to me and to others, through colors and compositions, about the beauty and strength that exists in humans and in nature, specifically women,” the artist explains. “I would describe my style as a combination of surrealism, realism, and abstract.

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August 15, 2015

15 Gorgeously Designed Henna Tattoos with Unbelievably Intricate Patterns

For thousands of years, the art of henna (called mehndi in Hindi & Urdu) has been practiced in India, Pakistan, Africa, and the Middle East. The henna plant is crushed and mixed with other ingredients into a paste, which can then be applied to the skin in dazzlingly intricate patterns. Once the paste is removed, the reddish-orange stain begins to oxidize and darken over the next few days.

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