Landscape Photography
August 20, 2018

Incredible Photos of Massive Dust Storm Taken From Fleeing News Helicopter

Photographer Jason Ferguson has been shooting from helicopters for over 6 years. In early August, he captured some incredible photographs of a dust storm spreading over Phoenix, Arizona. From his position in a news helicopter, he whipped out his smartphone to snap a few pictures as the chopper outran the storm. These dust storms, also known as haboobs, are quite common in Arizona and occur a handful of times a year during monsoon season.

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DIY
August 18, 2018

15+ Origami and Paper Art Kits to Help You Master the Art of Paper Folding

The art of origami has a long history. And while it’s mainly associated with Japanese culture, the ancient paper craft also has roots in China and Europe. Traditional origami involves folding single sheets of paper into elaborate sculptures without cutting and sticking. While the Chinese crafted boats and boxes, the Japanese often sculpted nature-inspired motifs such as flowers and birds.

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Tattoos
August 16, 2018

Kerby Rosanes’ Geometric Animal Illustrations Are Now Temporary Tattoos

If you’re thinking of getting inked but can’t decide on a design, temporary tattoos are a great way to test out your options. From floral watercolors to delicate leaves, we’ve seen many talented artists transform their sketches into beautiful body art. One artist to do so is Manila-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes, who recently released his Geometric Beasts series as a collection of wash-on-wash-off tattoos.

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Food Art
August 15, 2018

Baker Tops Nature-Inspired Cakes with Realistic Buttercream Botanicals

Cake art is more popular than ever, with many bakers creating sweet treats that not only taste good, but are a feast for the eyes too. One creative chef to do so is self-confessed “buttercream enthusiast” Leslie Vigil. The California-based artist is part of Tasteful Cakes, a family-owned cake shop that specializes in delectable desserts that look almost too good to eat.

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My Modern Met

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