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March 14, 2022

Violinists From 29 Countries Around the World Play Moving Virtual Concert in Support of Ukraine

It is often said that music is the universal language, and now musicians from all around the world are proving that expression to be true. In a moving video, almost 100 violinists join together in one voice to express their support for Ukraine during this time of war—all without speaking a single word.

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Good News

March 14, 2022

Canadian Millionaire Donated $3 Million to Plant 100,000 Daffodils That Now Bloom Every Spring

If you take a walk in the picturesque countryside of Sidmouth in southwest England you will be greeted by a...

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Animals

March 14, 2022

Adorable Rescue Fox Bursts Into Gleeful Giggles When Being Petted by His Human

There's a lot to love about foxes. Their cute faces, fluffy coats, and playful antics are absolutely adorable.

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Wildlife Photography

March 14, 2022

Photographer Befriends the Birds in Her Backyard and They Become Her Best Models

Photographer Jessica Kirste‘s work proves that you don't need to go to an exotic location to take incredible photos of wildlife. Her own backyard is fertile ground, and she made good use of it in 2021 to capture the birds that call it home. After slowly earning their trust, she was able to transition from photographing them through a window to joining them outside. That's when the magic really started.

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Academy

March 14, 2022

Learn How To Crochet a Fashionably Fringy Bag in This Beginner Class on the Craft

Working with your hands can be a great way to relax while being creative.

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Classes

March 13, 2022

15 Best Online Photography Classes Guaranteed to Improve Your Creativity

Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time or are already a skilled photographer, taking a class...

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Watercolor Painting

March 13, 2022

Dreamy Watercolor Portraits Capture Subjects in Moments of Introspection

Unlike oil and acrylic, watercolor can often feel like it has a life of its own. And while some artists find this aspect of the medium challenging, others find the unpredictability a source of creative inspiration. Painter Ali Cavanaugh harnesses these mysterious qualities in her series of exquisite watercolor portraits, which capture different subjects in moments of introspection. Cavanaugh received a degree in painting from Michigan's Kendall College of Art and Design, specializing in oil.

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Art History

March 13, 2022

Explore and Download Over 220,000 Traditional Japanese Woodblock Prints

Japan has a rich and colorful artistic history.

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Portrait Photography

March 12, 2022

Cinematic Photographs Contain Hidden Storylines Decided on by You

There is a nostalgic quality to Grzegorz Kurzejamski‘s character-driven photographs.

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Architecture

March 12, 2022

Billowing Floating Park Is Planned for the Former Site of the Summer Olympics in Seoul

A master plan is currently in place for the former site of the 1988 Summer Olympics. The games that year were held in Seoul, South Korea, at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium. The area is in the midst of transformation, and one bold feature of the plan is The Leaf—an undulating floating park planned for the banks of the Han River.

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