Photography
February 13, 2013

Perfectly Circular Patterns of Macro Oil Spills

When a photographer uses a macro lens, the final results can be stunning and unpredictable. Based in the Czech Republic, photographer Adriana Kaprlov Hauznerov, aka Adriana K.H., is one of these artists who can find surprising details in the smallest of everyday objects. In her series entitled Oil Spills, she produces gorgeous abstract images featuring nothing but oil drops set against varying vibrant backgrounds.

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Animals
February 11, 2013

Sweet Friendship Between a Boy and His French Bulldog

As far as photos posted on Instagram go, they don't get much cuter than this. Tokyo, Japan-based mother Aya Sakai has been charting the adventures of her young son and his best friend, which just happens to be a French Bulldog, using the popular photo sharing app. Whether they're cuddling on the couch or watching tv on a cushion, the two just can't seem to get enough of each other.

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Art
February 10, 2013

More Dazzling Pen Portraits by Josh Bryan

Artist Josh Bryan's beautiful pen portrait of Marilyn Monroe is still one of my all-time favorite artworks of her. (How I'd love a print!) Using just black fineliner pens, which range from 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, Bryan creates triangles of varying sizes until they resemble a familiar face. As he explains to us, “The creative process is quite simple.

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My Modern Met

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