Art
October 29, 2012

Twisting Wire to Create Cute Animal Sculptures

Many jewelry makers use wire to craft their embellished accessories but designer Ruth Jensen extends the malleable material's use beyond necklaces and bracelets. She uses wire to create her carefully constructed enchanting animal sculptures. From birds and bunnies to cats and foxes, each figure presents a creature found in nature with a brilliant twisting pattern. It's hard to believe, but Jensen constructs each piece simply through her twisting scheme.

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Drawing
October 26, 2012

Mind-Blowing Photorealistic Pencil Drawing

Italy-based artist Diego Fazio, better known as DiegoKoi, is bound to blow you away with his incredible drawing skills. One of his newer pieces titled Sensazioni is an unbelievably hyperrealistic pencil drawing of a woman that has caused people to question the truth of its medium. Is it really done in pencil? The answer is an impressively resounding “Yes!

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Photography
October 23, 2012

Permanently Windswept Trees in Argentina

Let's add this to the bucket list or, in our case, to the post extraordinary destinations off the beaten path. Located in Ushuaia, Argentina or what's often referred to as “the southernmost city in the world,” sit some of the most interesting-looking trees we've ever laid eyes on. These permanently one-sided trees were created this way by strong winds and are called “flag-trees.

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Design
October 22, 2012

An Innovative Waterfall Swing Where You Won’t Get Wet

Swing sets aren't just for kids anymore! Playfully swinging back and forth is all well and good, but the Waterfall Swing adds a whole new level of excitement to the activity as a wall of water pours down midway through the mechanized contraption. The thrill of nearly getting caught in a torrential downpour and escaping the ill fate of be soaked each time you make your way across could only bring insurmountable levels of joy.

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My Modern Met

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