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December 19, 2020

Popular A-Frame Cabin Style Is Reimagined To Include a Clever Water Feature in Its Design

If you are a fan of cabin architecture, you have probably seen a lot of A-frame structures. This format is popular because it is a cheap and lightweight way to build a roof since there is minimal wood required. But despite its straightforward design, there are still ways to add imaginative twists on convention.

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Sculpture

December 19, 2020

Anthony Howe’s Kinetic Sculptures Take on a Life of Their Own as They Move With the Wind

Washington-based artist Anthony Howe fabricates complex kinetic sculptures that pulsate with a spellbinding fluid motion, resembling some form of otherworldly...

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Music

December 19, 2020

1970s Italian Singer’s English-Sounding Gibberish Song Is Becoming a Hit… Again!

The 1970s was a golden age for American music.

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Tattoos

December 19, 2020

Delicate Body Art Imagines a Traditional Korean Accessory Floating Over Skin

South Korea-based tattoo artist Sion Kwak creates delicate body art inspired by traditional Korean motifs. Her distinctive style features illustrations of norigae—a jewelry accessory that is worn by women in Korean formal attire called the habok—in a variety of elegant designs. Kwak renders the intricate knots, beads, and long silken tassels with fine details so that they appear to float over the person's skin.

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Astronomy

December 18, 2020

NASA Releases 30 New Space Images for 30th Anniversary of the Hubble Telescope’s Launch

It's the Hubble Telescope's 30th birthday, and NASA is celebrating by releasing over 50 new images of 30 famous celestial...

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Woodworking

December 18, 2020

Artisans Hand-Carve Incredible 3D Wood Art To Keep Traditional Wood Carving Techniques Alive

Mohammad Mohdar Anwar was searching for a unique gift for his mother’s birthday when he first became interested in traditional...

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Photography

December 18, 2020

Mysterious 70-Year-Old Photographs Have Sparked a Worldwide Search

The discovery of never-seen-before photographs from 70 years ago has sparked a worldwide search for the identities of the couple seen in the pictures. Irish camera collector William Fagan came across this lost film cassette a few years ago when he purchased a vintage Leica Illa, but did not develop the pictures until this summer.

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December 18, 2020

15+ Piet Mondrian-Inspired Gift Ideas for the Modern Art Lover in Your Life

One of the most recognized artists of the 20th century, Piet Mondrian, is known for his geometric, abstract paintings in...

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Drawing Guide

December 17, 2020

Learn How to Draw a Bottlenose Dolphin Step by Step

With their high intelligence and charming personalities, it's no wonder that dolphins are some of the most beloved animals.

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Illustration

December 16, 2020

30+ Illustrated Good News Stories That Will Help Restore Your Faith in the World

Sigh. It’s been a tough year. With one terrible headline after the next, reading the news might feel like it’s taking a toll on your mental health. It’s not all doom and gloom though! There’s still plenty of good happening in the world. And thanks to illustrator Mauro Gatti, you can read about it all in one place. He’s the maker behind The Happy Broadcast, an Instagram account that documents positive news.

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