Art

March 7, 2016

Multicolored Palette Knife Paintings Explore the Many Layers of Human Emotions

Artist Joshua Miels‘ textured paintings pop off the canvas with multicoloured brilliance. Through intricate layering techniques, his vivid paintings communicate the raw emotion that his subjects inevitably convey through their subtle physical cues, which Miels eloquently picks up on and then transmits through his paintbrush. His striking portraits are powerful in both their technical brilliance and their ability to strip each model down to their most vulnerable state.

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March 5, 2016

Baker’s Ordinary Looking Bowl of Cereal is Actually a Sneakily Sweet Cake

For cereal fans and cake lovers, Studio DIY has combined the best of both worlds. They've recently created a delicious tutorial on how to make a Cereal Bowl Cake, which is exactly what it sounds like–a sweet treat reminiscent of a breakfast you'd eat as a kid. Studio DIY posted instructions for making your own Cereal Bowl Cake. Their recipes–for both the cake and frosting–are straightforward and use easy-to-find ingredients.

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March 4, 2016

Mysteriously Surreal Paintings of Faceless Women Overpowered by Nature and Wildlife

Amy Judd's mysterious paintings epitomize the enchanting aspects of femininity. She creates images rich with a soft sensitivity, and though each piece is able to stand alone–in terms of quality and uniqueness–all effortlessly inspire a similar sense of wonder. Drawing inspiration from the archetypical relationship between woman and animal that forms the backbone of traditional folklore and fairy tales, her portfolio is infused with an ancient sense of magic.

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March 3, 2016

Mom Spends Only 20 Minutes Designing Daughter’s Incredibly Elaborate Braids Before School

Australian mom Shelley Gifford has mastered the art of hair. Every morning, she styles her 6-year-old daughter's hair and, though she does so in under 20 minutes, she's able to send Grace off to school with the most impressive braids we've ever seen. The night before, Gifford will plan out the hairstyle, which can involve anything from woven hearts to spiral crowns.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.