Design

July 4, 2020

Swirling Resin Wall Hangings and Pendants Capture the Beauty of Crashing Waves

Do you love a salty sea breeze and the sound of crashing waves? If you miss the beach, you can now have a miniature oceanscape at home, thanks to Ukrainian artist Anna Paschenko (of Roslynka). She creates resin art wall hangings and wearable pendants that capture the beauty of the ocean. Paschenko’s swirling ocean paintings are rendered with layers of epoxy resin. When poured, the liquid creates mesmerizing swirls as well as bubbly, wave-like patterns.

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July 2, 2020

Swedish Stylist Creates Braided Hairdos That Are Perfect for Summer

From braids to ponytails, our hair can be a canvas for expressing our creativity. And if you’ve got the skills to style long locks, there’s no end to the stylish possibilities. One person who’s particularly talented at braiding hair is 26-year-old Elvira Jonsson. The Swedish stylist has a popular Instagram account dedicated to her pretty hairdos.

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July 1, 2020

These Beautiful Paint-by-Numbers Kits Will Spark a New Creative Pastime

Did you ever try “paint by numbers” as a kid? Just like coloring books, these kits are back and designed with adults in mind. Portland-based studio Elle Crée—whose name translates to “she creates” in French—has imagined a series of artist quality paint-by-numbers kits that will spark your next creative pastime. Whether you want to delve into botanical illustration or portraiture, these all-inclusive kits have everything you need to get started.

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My Modern Met

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