Drawing
May 13, 2018

Artist Spends Hours Recreating the Beauty of Nature With Millions of Hand-Drawn Dots

Many great artists will tell you that it takes time to perfect a craft, and this definitely rings true for pointillism artist Nicholas Baker. Based in Salt Lake City, the talented illustrator creates incredible, nature-inspired stippling art composed of millions of tiny hand-drawn dots. From tree-studded forests to crashing ocean waves, Baker completes each piece using black ink pens, dot by dot. With an impressive portfolio, Baker’s work highlights his amazing skill and dedication.

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Creative Products
May 12, 2018

Yoda Bookend Uses the Force to Keep Your Shelf Organized

Master Yoda is a beloved part of the Star Wars universe, and now, it's not only Luke Skywalker that gets to benefit from his help. Your books can have a much needed boost thanks to this charming Yoda bookend, which features a slanted metal frame and a tiny portrait of the Jedi master. When in use, it appears that Yoda is summoning the power of the Force to prop up a selection of your favorite lightweight books.

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Creative Products
May 11, 2018

Playful Pots Turn Air Plants Into Adorable Ocean Creatures

Recently, the air plant has proven popular among fun-loving flora enthusiasts. On top of living a low maintenance life, the plant is admired for its ability to put a playful twist on the traditional pot, whether doubling a crazy hairdo, sprucing up a chess set, or, as in the case of Cindy Searles‘ ceramics, bringing a sea of adorable ocean animals to life.

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Drawing
May 10, 2018

Adorably Funny “Before and After” Illustrations That Are Oddly Relatable

Have you ever asked for a trim at the salon but left with a buzz cut? Or know all too well what it’s like to face the day without your morning coffee? Barcelona-based cartoon artist Nacho Diaz Arjona (aka Naolito) cleverly illustrates these relatable scenarios in a series of before and after illustrations. The artist’s cute cartoon drawings personify food, nature, and other ordinary objects and inject some humor into those awkward daily moments.

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