Creative Products
March 6, 2018

The Rise of Canvas in Art: From Oil Paintings to Photo Prints

As an artist, one of the best ways to display your talents is on canvas. From masterful oil paintings to photo canvas prints, there's just something about this material that gives a sense of prestige. But did you know that canvas is a rather recent development in art history? Historically made from tightly woven hemp—the word canvas comes from the Latin cannabis—it came into common usage in the 16th century during the Italian Renaissance.

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Travel
March 5, 2018

Stunning Photos Capture One Man’s 40-Day Trip Across New Zealand

German photographer Florian Wenzel recently spent 40 days traveling through New Zealand, taking in its gorgeous landscape. Wenzel not only returned home with unforgettable memories, but a set of breathtaking photographs that demonstrate why New Zealand is a photographer's paradise. Wenzel's voyage was inspired by photographers he met while traveling through Iceland, who regaled him with stories of New Zealand's diverse landscape.

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Architecture
March 4, 2018

This Hawaiian Hillside Hideaway Was Built for Entertaining

This story was originally published on Domino. Greg Warner and Marion Philpotts are experts when it comes to taking advantage of Hawaii’s rich landscape and deep-rooted agricultural history in their personal aesthetics. After all, the architect and interior designer both grew up in Hawaii, and their styles were wholly influenced by the island’s bold ocean colors and rustic, mountainous topography.

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Tattoos
March 2, 2018

Pay Homage to Nature With This Fern and Crystal Temporary Tattoo Set

When you think of temporary tattoos, bold graphics and brightly-colored designs likely come to mind. With her set of intricate fern and crystal tattoos, however, designer and self-described “Nature Girl” Victoria Foster of Pen & Plant Co. proves that impermanent ink does not need to be polychromatic to be eye-catching. Each temporary tattoo pack comes with two large fern fronds and five small crystals inspired by Foster's own outdoor adventures.

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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.