Sculpture
March 30, 2018

Epic Fantasy Sculptures Made From Highly Reflective Stainless Steel

Based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, artist Kevin Stone specializes in creating gigantic fantasy art sculptures made from stainless steel. Each mirror-polished piece is constructed with hundreds of highly reflective metal components, making them durable pieces of outdoor metal art that can withstand the harsh elements and glitter majestically in the sunlight. Having previously worked as a professional welder, Stone combined his practical knowledge with his creative imagination by becoming an independent artist in 2005.

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Food Art
March 30, 2018

Culinary Artist Makes ‘3D Jelly Cakes’ Encasing Edible Scenes of Nature Within

Cake maker Siew Heng Boon crafts confections that don’t look edible at all. Her glass-like creations are instead akin to office paperweights with florals and fish encased beneath clear surfaces. Known as 3D jelly cakes, these confections are made with gelatin or seaweed jelly powder and use specific tools to inject colorful motifs onto a clear base. Boon’s cakes are an awe-inspiring example of when food transcends into edible works of art.

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Architecture
March 29, 2018

Firefighter Is Building Sustainable Hobbit Houses for People Around the World

If you’ve watched The Lord of the Rings and dreamed of residing in a charming Hobbit house like Bilbo Baggins, you can now live your fantasy. Hobbit House Ltd builds bespoke “Hobbit homes” that have the look and feel of the fantastical locale while being a detached, eco-friendly addition to your main abode. They’re flexible spaces that can be a place for entertaining in your garden, a quirky office, or even a glamping pod.

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Landscape Photography
March 28, 2018

U-2 Spy Plane Pilot Captures Stunning Up-Close Photos of Northern Lights

Many photographers are enchanted by the colorful glow of the Northern Lights, but no one has ever photographed them quite like Ross Franquemont. Based out of the Beale Air Force Base in California, Franquemont is a U-2 pilot and instructor with a passion for photography. On a recent overseas mission from the UK, a run through the Northern Lights at 70,000 feet provided him with an incredible setting for some one-of-a-kind photographs.

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