Art
May 25, 2015

Charcoal Portraits Portray Intense Drama and Emotion Through Shadows

When sketching monochromatic portraits of his subjects, English artist Dylan Andrews does not use a typical technique. With a significant focus on both light and shadow, the 21-year-old student portrays emotion in his charcoal drawings without relying on obvious facial expressions. Instead, the artist manipulates the contrast of black and white tones to construct a dramatic theme within his work.

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Environment
May 23, 2015

Adorable "Duck Lanes" Created in England to Protect Birds Alongside Busy Waterways

The Canal & River Trust is an ecological charity that is encouraging people to be mindful of the animals that share our environment. This organization is responsible for maintaining over 2,000 miles of busy waterways in both England and Wales. Alongside these canals, there are designated paths where you will find cyclists, walkers, boaters, fishermen, and even horses pulling boats across the water.

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Art
May 20, 2015

Nature-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures Glow From Within

Ceramic artist Jennifer Jennifer McCurdy has been working with porcelain for over thirty years, creating swirling sculptures inspired by nature. Living on Martha's Vineyard, the potter strives to make her work reflect the beauty of life that surrounds her. What makes her recent body of work so unique is that she illuminates the insides of her porcelain vessels with 23 carat gold leaf.

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Photography
May 19, 2015

Behind the Lens: Bella Kotak Creates a Fairytale World Through Breathtaking Nature-Inspired Portraits

In the hopes of becoming proficient in Photoshop while training to become an architect, Bella Kotak took up photography. Since, this nature enthusiast from England has made photography her career. Often using her friends as muses, her portraits of women seem to embody the regal spirit of mother nature herself. The soft color palettes lead to photos so serene and graceful, it's as if you have entered a fairytale world.

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