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Carved Surfaces on Ceramics by Sean Roberts Reveal Surprising Streaks of Colour
Multi-layered ceramics by Sean Forest Roberts reveal surprising streaks of color and pattern beneath their smooth monochrome surfaces. Roberts, who operates as Forest Ceramic Company, mixes and pours colored liquid clays to create the colorful patterns in his ceramics. He also uses carving tools to unearth layered colors in motifs based on patterns and structures found…
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Photo Series Documents The Times People Experienced Pareidolia In The Most Unexpected Places
Have you ever heard about the term pareidolia? It is described as the tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as seeing shapes in clouds, seeing faces in inanimate objects or abstract patterns, or hearing hidden messages in music. To determine its severity, however, we need more tests. As…
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Photographer Documents Crazy Bathrooms Made By People Who Probably Haven’t Used One
Taking some “me time” on the toilet should be a peaceful experience, and usually, it is, in the comfort of your own home, but what happens when you have to use a public restroom? Even the most bathroom shy of people has been caught in that terrifying moment of panic where you have to frantically…
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Woman Bullied for Having Vitiligo Turns Her Body into Beautiful Art
Ash Soto was diagnosed with vitiligo when she was 12. As her vitiligo started spreading, she began to feel ashamed of her skin, especially after a little girl asked her if she had showered in bleach. Now the 21-year-old not only isn’t ashamed, but she embraces her skin. In her late teens, Soto decided…
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Before-and-After Photographs Reveal The Disastrous Effects That War Has Done to Syria
Once Syria’s largest city, Aleppo has been the worst-hit city in the country since the Battle of Aleppo began in 2012 as part of the ongoing Syrian Civil War. Now a series of before-and-after photos reveals just how much the once-vibrant historical city has been marred by war. Olympia Restaurant, which calls Aleppo home, has…
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Artist’s Giant Pencil Drawings Blur the Line Between Hyperrealism and Surrealism
South African artist, Jono Dry, was born in Pretoria and raised in the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus, where he has lived, worked and exhibited for most of his young life. Entirely self-taught, his unique photorealistic-surrealist works are usually created on a large-scale, using graphite on paper or board. Jono currently lives in Cape Town,…
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Illustrator Offers Shortcut to Classic Literature With Hilariously Brief Summaries
A lot of us are familiar with cartoonist John Atkinson’s extremely abridged versions of classic books in his two Wrong Hands comics. In them, John combines his joint love for literature, art, and comedy. John’s just released his latest series called the ‘Abridged Classics’, and they’re just as good! You can buy the Abridged book…
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Artist Draws Comics About Her Life And The Struggles Of Being A Tall Girl
I'm a graphic designer and illustrator. I started my comic blog Tall N Curly back in 2012 to tell my story as a tall and curly-haired girl. I wanted to create some space in my life for something creative that had nothing to do with my work. By doing so, I realized I was telling…
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Savvy Seniors Are Buying Tiny Homes to Live Their Golden Years Off the Grid
There’s no rule that says tiny home living has to be just for the young. In fact, seniors are starting a new trend by investing in smaller spaces so they can live out their golden years off-grid and burden-free. Take a look after the jump at some fearless retirees who are making the most out of…
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Amazing handmade fantasy creations by Ukrainian artist Maryana Kopylova
Zyabras are fantastic space creatures who live on Earth to help nature and all living beings.Each Zyabra has its own mission: one keeps peace in the forest, another sings lullabies to birds, the third one grazes snails in the meadow… Maryana Kopylova is the mastermind behind these beautiful sculptures. Ukraine-based artist creates intricate hand-made polymer…