Art
May 3, 2017

Handmade Pillows Embroidered with Silhouettes of People Sleeping

Iranian fiber artist Maryam Ashkanian is wowing us with her creative series of embroidered sculptures. Her ongoing series Sleep sees her embroidering sleeping people onto the surface of handmade pillows. The effect is both surreal and magical, as she captures the surprisingly large range of ways in which people rest their heads. From calm and serene to fitful and restless, each piece portrays the emotions of people at rest.

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Art
May 3, 2017

‘Marble Lips’ Beauty Trend Has Women Painting Their Lips Like Beautiful Statues

In the world of beauty, nothing is too unconventional. Even if it starts out as a joke, chances are it'll still take the internet by storm. From pastel braids to feathered eyebrows, current styles prove that the body is a fantastic canvas for unique forms of self expression. Building on this is one of the latest makeup trends that's taking over Instagram—and it's creatively stone cold.

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Photography
May 1, 2017

How to Capture Bold and Beautiful Photographs Using Shadows

When it comes to capturing a captivating photograph, many people may believe that it's all about light. While illumination is important, darkness is an equally compelling component. Showcasing the shapes and darkness shadows cast is a surprising way to enhance a composition. Here, we explain the ways in which you can master the art of shadow photography. First of all, what are shadows? A shadow is the contour created when an object or person blocks rays of light from reaching a surface.

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