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July 29, 2021

Illuminating Infographic Visualizes Existence as an Intricate Winding “Time Spiral”

In the grand scheme of things, our existence is a blip on the radar. Or, in the case of the work by Pablo Carlos Budassi, the tail end of a very long spiral. The infographic illustrator has created Nature Timespiral, a design that starts with the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago and ends in the present day with humans as city dwellers. Budassi created a visual system for the infographic.

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July 2, 2021

10 Types of Crochet Stitches and Styles To Try [Infographic]

The word crochet comes from the French term, which means “little hook.” Given the tools used in this textile art, the name makes sense. Using a hook and yarn or thread, you can crochet endless accessories. Whether it be mittens, blankets, baskets, or handbags, there are countless possibilities. This needlecraft is a cousin of knitting, with a key difference being that crochet mainly works with closed stitches while knitting keeps stitches open.

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June 11, 2021

10 Bob Ross Quotes To Make You Feel Like You’re Flying Above the Clouds and Happy Little Trees

Beloved American painter and TV personality Bob Ross wanted everyone to believe that they, too, could be an artist. Ross was the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, where he demonstrated landscape painting and shared whimsical advice along the way. On the show, Ross painted mountains and trees along with streams and clouds. His episodes were an equal balance of art instruction and incredible wisdom in a zen-inducing tone of voice.

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May 21, 2021

Andy Warhol: Discover the “Supermarket Experience” of an Iconic Pop Artist [Infographic]

The late Andy Warhol was a beloved American painter, draftsman, filmmaker and printmaker; however, he always considered himself to be a “commercial artist” throughout his entire career. He studied at the Carnegie Institute and graduated in 1949 with a degree in Pictorial Design. Shortly after, Warhol moved to New York to become a commercial illustrator.  Warhol envisioned a type of art that both glorified and criticized the consumption habits of consumers.

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