Drawing
March 19, 2018

Artist Creates Edgy Illustrations Dissecting Anatomy of Dinosaurs and Other Animals

If you like art with an edge, you'll love Paul Jackson‘s illustrations. The British artist, now based in Canada, is a skilled illustrator whose impressive client list includes Primus, Blink 182, The Pixies, the SyFy channel, and Gibson Guitars. Whether using pen and paper or employing a scratchboard technique, his creativity often combines the anatomy of living and dead animals for an eerie effect.

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Creative Products
March 19, 2018

15+ ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Goodies Guaranteed to Make You Grin Like the Cheshire Cat

Looking for a whimsical way to treat yourself? If so, this selection of Alice in Wonderland goodies is sure to tickle your fancy. Inspired by Alice‘s journey down the rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, these treats and trinkets put a topsy-turvy twist on ordinary gifts. Many, like the graphic book bag, delicate daisy necklace, and elegant page brooch, let you wear your love for the fanciful book.

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Creative Products
March 17, 2018

15 Unconventional Action Figures That Make Toys Even More Fun

Inspired by childhood classics, many contemporary designers are reimagining the products that defined their youth. In addition to temporary tattoos for grown-ups and toys for adults, this nostalgia has culminated in a new generation of action figures. Once only modeled after crime-fighting superheroes and rough-and-tumble daredevils, action figures today have taken on new identities. Some, like the enlightened Yoga Joe series and the quirky collection of dissected toys put a fun spin on well-known playthings.

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Painting
March 16, 2018

Woman Tattooed With ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ Isn’t What It Seems to Be

What appears to be a photograph of a girl showing off her Hieronymus Bosch-inspired tattoo isn't a photo at all. It's actually an incredible oil painting by Polish artist Agnieszka Nienartowicz. Graduating just two years ago from the Fine Arts Academy of Gdańsk, she demonstrates incredible skill at her craft. This particular painting combines the work of Hieronymus Bosch, a forefather of the Northern Renaissance, with tattoo art for a decidedly contemporary feel.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.