Art
April 5, 2017

11 Cutting-Edge Origami Artists Who Are Masters of Paper Folding

Origami is a years-old practice that many of us did as children—learning how to create folded paper boxes and cranes. But there's much more to this craft than a child's past time. This artistic tradition is being used by contemporary artists who are continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible with paper. So, just what is the history of origami and who are these artists using the craft to create cutting edge origami artwork?

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Art
April 4, 2017

Energetic Large-Scale Paintings of Splashing Ocean Waves

With an admiration for the ocean and a penchant for painting, Sydney-based artist Vanessa Mae creates large-scale studies of splashing ocean waves. Using acrylic paint, she creates depictions of waves that are paradoxically both realistic and deeply abstract. Each of Mae's larger-than-life paintings of waves is meticulously composed of layer upon layer of paint. As her favorite subject is the ocean, she predominantly works in a range of blended blue pigments.

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Design
April 3, 2017

Men Are Adding Floral Ties to Their Look for Colorfully Quirky Style

April showers bring May flowers, but you don’t have to wait around for them to bloom. Many dapper men have taken to the stylistic choice of wearing blooms year-round. Thanks to Miami-based My Tie Shop, you and other dapper individuals can get outfitted with floral skinny ties and bow ties all year long. Perfect for impending spring and summer weddings, they add a whimsical twist to a nice suit. And, they're stylish, too.

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