Art

March 2, 2016

Chef Effortlessly Decorates Cookies with Intricate Embroidery-Inspired Designs

Many amazing food creations look too good to eat, and Chef Judit Czinkn Por's cakes and cookies are no exception! Working under the name Mzesmanna, her cake-decorating shop produces awe-inspiring designs on everyday confections. Por's skill is evident with all of her baked goods, which include elaborate illustrations of people and animals. However, it's the intricate, embroidery-inspired floral patterns that truly fascinate us. To produce such delicate compositions, Por uses multiple icing-piping tools.

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February 26, 2016

Delicate Animal Portraits Formed Out of Pressed Pieces of Fern Fragments

Bit by bit, Helen Ahpornsiri painstakingly pieces together these delicate little creations out of foraged ferns. Collected from the 20 odd species that grow in her garden in East Sussex, England, the crafty artist transforms the foliage into tiny sensations. Each character is formed from 50 to 100 individual fern fragments and the occasional ornamental gold leaf, put together with just the right shading and shape to make her creatures come alive.

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February 24, 2016

Blackwork Tattoos Elevated by Colorful Crossovers and Ornate Geometry

Australian artist Jaya Suartika designs tattoos that will completely change how you view the subject of geometry. Using thick, black lines and occasional pops of color, Suartika concentrates on shapes and patterns that elevate his work. Since the Balinese culture is an important part of his background, the artist's original style has been greatly influenced by this society.

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