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July 27, 2016

Dazzling Crowns Adorned with Seashells Transform Women Into Modern-Day Mermaids

Floral crowns may be a staple for festivals and whimsical parties, but Chelsea Shiels is taking the world by storm with her mermaid-inspired, seashell-encrusted headdresses. The glittering designs are loaded with small conch shells, crystals, and gold accents that will make anyone wearing them feel like Princess Ariel. Shiel beautifully integrates her different findings, mixing and matching colors and textures to create multifaceted, wearable works of art that have a modern, bohemian vibe.

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July 23, 2016

Poetic Origami Bird Lamps Illuminate Their Surroundings When Set in Motion

At first glance, London-based architect and designer Umut Yamac‘s Perch Light series looks like carefully folded pieces of origami art.

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July 20, 2016

Self-Taught Artist Shares Stunning Process Behind Her Remarkable Paintings and Drawings

Self-taught artist Andreea Berindei has honed her painting and drawing skills to an extraordinary level.

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July 18, 2016

Two Unopened Rolls of 1880s Kodak Film Completes Museum’s Remarkably Rare Collection

There hasn’t been a more fitting Kodak moment for the George Eastman Museum than when they recently purchased two remarkably rare boxes of Kodak films. The first is the only known box of Kodak Film introduced for the Kodak camera in 1888, and the other is one of three boxes of Kodak Transparent Film introduced in 1889.

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July 16, 2016

Majestic Animal Illustrations Hand Drawn with Intricately Hypnotizing Patterns

UK-based artist Faye Halliday creates art that's inspired by a combination of her travels, her attempts to inspire love, creativity,...

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July 13, 2016

Creative Before and After Tattoos Transform Bad Body Art into Incredible Ink

Tattoos offer a high risk with a high reward—if you love a design, you’ll be delighted to wear it for...

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July 13, 2016

Colorful Paper Quilled Portraits Explore the Stories Told Through Faces of the Elderly

Russian-born, UK-based artist Yulia Brodskaya has made an international name for herself as a gifted paper quilling genius. The artist has, arguably, single-handedly reintroduced the masses to a beautifully embellished art form, which dates back to the Renaissance, when French and Italian nuns and monks practiced quilling to create decorative religious objects. Brodskaya’s portfolio of work has drawn our attention and endless admiration over the years.

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July 10, 2016

Quirky Greeting Cards Express Heartfelt Sentiments with Endearing Awkwardness

A greeting card is an easy and engaging way to tell someone how we really feel.

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July 5, 2016

Van Gogh Masterpieces Reimagined with Spellbinding Tilt-Shift Effect

Vincent van Gogh is renowned for his Post-Impressionistic paintings, depicting open air scenes with lush color and swirling movement.

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July 4, 2016

Surreal Animal Sculptures Fuse the Intricate Beauty of Earth with Untamed Beasts

For the past few years, we’ve marveled at the surreal sculptures of Ellen Jewett, a Canadian artist who simultaneously fuses beauty with beasts. Octopuses, tigers, wolves, and elephants look as though they’re overrun by the Earth, with elements of flora and fauna comprising much of their bodies.

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