Art

January 19, 2017

Brightly Embroidered Temari Balls Are a Kaleidoscope of Geometric Design

A form of ancient Japanese folk art, temari balls are brightly colored pieces of needlework covered with elaborate patterns. In the Edo period, aristocratic women created temari balls using pieces of silk from spare kimonos in a challenge toward perfection. To a wider public, they became a sensation several years ago after a 92-year-old grandmother's temari collection went viral.

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January 14, 2017

Artist Arranges Blossoms and Leaves Into Exquisite Floral Portraits

With a love of color and an approach inspired by nature, a delightful duo of artists known as Sister Golden designs and crafts gorgeous goodies and pieces of art—like the exquisite and enchanting floral art portraits by Vicki Rawlins, one half of the creative pair. Composed of just-blossomed blooms, dried leaves, jade-green succulents, and other forest finds, each portrait portrays a flower-y female subject. Every depiction is set against either a white backdrop or a beautiful, nature-filled background.

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January 13, 2017

Bold Geometric Tattoos Cover the Body in Mesmerizing Mandala Designs

Geometric art relies on precision and straight lines—the type of work that's typically done with a ruler. So, when it comes to tattoos, it's a bold stylistic choice. After all, the softness of skin and an ever-moving canvas are the opposite of exactness. This fact makes Corey Divine’s mesmerizing body art all the more impressive. Using the same elements as in geometric drawings, he translates these complex designs onto the skin.

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January 9, 2017

Mesmerizing Dragon Paintings Created With a Single Winding Brushstroke

The one stroke painting technique is a mesmerizing feat to behold, requiring a deft hand that slides across the page. In the Nikko region of Japan, just outside Tokyo, one family has been honing their unique craft for generations. In the Takase family, there exists only one subject for their special artistic gift—the lucky dragon. For centuries, dragons have been signs of good fortune in Japanese culture.

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