Art

May 6, 2016

Prehistoric Octopus Picture Is Painted from Its Own 95-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Ink

Dutch artist Esther van Hulsen's lifelike painting of a prehistoric octopus is exquisite on its own, but the source of its pigment makes the work even more remarkable. The illustration's ink was directly extracted from the 95-million-year-old octopus fossil on which the depiction is based. Paleontologist Jrn Hurum provided the relic, which was first found in Lebanon in 2009 and then resided at the PalVenn Museum in Oslo, Norway.

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May 5, 2016

Tiny Hand-Lettered Messages of Motivation Inspire Positive Thinking

Dexa Muamar expresses sentiments of hope, perseverance, and individuality through tiny hand-lettered quotes. The meticulously-drawn designs feature a myriad of letterforms, including fancy flourishes, bold blocks, and razor-thin san-serifs. Together, they compose exquisite displays of inspirational sayings–some that are as small as a coin. For scale, he'll often photograph his handiwork next to objects of equal size. Muamar is a skilled draftsman who's an expert when it comes to mixing different lettering styles.

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May 3, 2016

Intricately Hard-Carved Wooden Spoons Pay Homage to Nature with Decorative Handles

Craftsman Giles Newman expresses a love for nature through the art of spoon carving. Using centuries-old sculpting techniques with an axe and knife, he chisels exquisite flowers, majestic animals, and graceful winged creatures along the handle of each wooden utensil. The one-of-a-kind pieces showcase an incredible amount of detail, depicting characteristics as delicate as petals and feathers. Although they're designed and treated for food use, they're best displayed as original works of art.

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April 28, 2016

Powerful Project Gives Anyone the Opportunity to Become Frida Kahlo in 15 Minutes

Frida Kahlo, with her bushy brows and brightly draped prints, is an iconic figurehead for artistic inspiration. For Brazilian photographer Camila Fontenele de Miranda, the passion and energy that Frida epitomized is something that motivated her to create a unique photography project. Todos Podem Ser Frida (All Can Be Frida) is an unusual concept that gives anyone the opportunity to don the appearance (and hopefully attitude) of the legendary woman.

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