Design

June 6, 2018

Artist “Wipes Off” Makeup From Mass-Produced Dolls to Reveal Super Realistic Faces

Artist Olga Kamenetskaya transforms overly made-up dolls into realistic figures that represent beauty in “flaws.” She wipes the exaggerated eyeliner, blush, and eyeshadow off their faces, creating a literal clean slate for their stunning metamorphosis. Kamenetskaya then tweaks their proportions—like drawing smaller eyes—and breathes new life into them with delicate strokes of a paintbrush. When complete, they have freckles and wrinkles just like the rest of us.

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May 30, 2018

Wall Chart Shows Almost 900 of Vincent van Gogh Paintings Organized by Subject Matter

One of the most iconic painters in history, Vincent van Gogh painted almost 900 masterpieces during his lifetime. The pioneering Post-Impressionist focused on a range of subjects, including self-portraits, wheat fields, flowers, and the starry night sky—all of which were rendered in his distinct, thick painterly brushstrokes. Fans of Van Gogh can now admire his mastery of the canvas and study how his style developed over time with a new wall chart from Curious Charts.

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May 26, 2018

15 Hanging Succulent Planters to Turn Your Walls Into Vertical Gardens

Having plants in your home is always in style, but they’ve become even more en vogue over the past few years. Many folks are now looking to maximize the amount of green in their living space, making it just shy of a forest. And who could blame them? Having plants in your home not only helps air quality, but it literally brings a bit of life among your static furniture.

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