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Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter: Fresh Blood Hunt (UK Residents)
(12 hours ago)
I’m not sure if you’re aware but there is a film coming out this summer called Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter and judging by the trailer it looks really promising. It’s based on a novel by Seth Grahame-Smith (any fans out there?) and the film version comes to us from Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov. An [...]
Mysterious Book Sculptures Pop Up in Edinburgh
(16 hours ago)
With a growing internet community and a slew of social media outlets, anonymity is diluted and nearly impossible to achieve. It's difficult for anyone to remain a mystery, especially if they put themselves out there. Somehow, however, a modern day mystery exists in Edinburgh involving a series of unclaimed book sculptures with cryptic messages. Who is the artist…
The Little Guide to Contentedness
(18 hours ago)
‘He who is contented is rich.’ ~Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. There has been little in my life that has made as much an impact as learning to be content — with my life, where I am, what I’m doing, what I have, who I’m with, who I am. This little trick changes [...]
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Peaceful Origami Paper Garden
(18 hours ago)
Have you ever seen a flower bed made entirely of paper? Well, look no further! Folding for Peace is a white paper garden in Nagasaki, Japan realized by Swiss designer Anouk Vogel. The patch of faux flowers are aligned in a circular bed, angelically standing tall and vibrant against a naturally viridescent backdrop. The piece was commissioned by the…
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Falling in Love with a Dog Named Ramen Noodle
(20 hours ago)
Take one look at these photos and I challenge you to NOT fall in love. Of course, with a name like Ramen Noodle and with a happy spirit that comes across through these photos, no one can blame you. Famed animal photographer Carli Davidson is the one behind these shots and today she shares with us his…
Thick Layers of Paint Form Woven Textures
(21 hours ago)
When you first see these images by Toronto-based artist Caroline Larsen, you may not realize that you are looking at a painting. Each piece in this series, which features ships that the artist has come across on her travels, looks like it was created with intertwined, woven pieces of fabric. if I hadn’t read otherwise, I would still not believe that these are created with oil…
Hauntingly Beautiful Mixed Media Fashion Portraits
(22 hours ago)
We’ve seen a lot of Matt Wisniewski’s black and white mixed media creations here, and now in this recent collection we see a different side of his work. The New York-based artist made this lively, colorful series, Futur Couture, by layering black and white…
Striking Self Portraits by Kyle Thompson
(22 hours ago)
These days, you don't have to go very far to find inspiration, particularly if you're an aspiring photographer. Like many before him, 20-year-old Kyle Thompson cites fellow Flickr photographer Alex Stoddard (and My Modern Met favorite) as one of his own.Thompson takes self-portraits up a notch with his surreal and stunningly eerie photos. Unafraid to take risks, he creates…
Sinking Sculpture Illusions
(22 hours ago)
Lately I've been noticing a growing, or should I say sinking, trend. Artists have created fantastic illusions consisting of sculptures that look as if they're sinking into the ground! Whether it's Sue and Peter Hill who made the magnificent Mud Maid at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, UK (see above) or Banky who transforms an ordinary row of orange cones into an extraordinary work of art, one thing…
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Paper Stop-Motion Animation
(2 days ago)
A fantastic stop-motion animation using a whole lotta paper for the song “Østersøen” by Ödland. This beauty was directed by Vincent Pianina & Lorenzo Papace. Love this! Watch it below!
Eagles, Dragons: Stainless Steel Takes on Many Forms
(2 days ago)
Kevin Stone is amazing metal art sculptor who uses to create some of the best metal sculptures of eagles.He says that he was always fascinated with the nature and bald eagles which were often seen in British Columbia where the artist was born. Here you can see a collection of photos of some of his best bald eagle sculptures made from metal plates. Kevin believes that bald eagles are one of the most fascinating creatures and that’s the reason he is so inspired by those beautiful and elegant birds.
Guest Curator at Saatchi Online
(2 days ago)
“Stars are Dying in my Chest” by Geoff Diego Litherland I was recently asked by Saatchi Online to curate a selection of work for them, how cool is that? The Saatchi Gallery has launched so many careers over the years, and now I get a chance to give a few artists a little extra push [...]
Collection of Breathtaking Waterscape Photos
(2 days ago)
Today’s collection is not only for the pisces among us, but for anyone loving landscape photography, this time in it’s water form though. To be clear, today we’ll be presenting 30 quality waterscape photos that will take your breath away .. guaranteed! This time I won’t highlight any of these simple because they are pretty [...]
Daily Inspirations no. 427
(2 days ago)
It’s not only you who is currious what has been prepared for today by my colleagues in another set of creative daily inspirations. Let’s take a look. There are two amazing wild nature photos which deserve your attention. The first one is a beautiful white horse photo titled Wild at heart by IrenaS. The other [...]
How Healthy Are Your Relationships? by Deepak Chopra, M.D.
(2 days ago)
One of the most common – and most destructive – pitfalls in any relationship is the phenomenon known as projection. Projection occurs when we attach a quality, belief, motive, or feeling that we have disowned in ourselves onto another person. For example, to avoid feeling that we’re not good enough, we judge others as [...]
Multidimensional Paper Sculpture
(2 days ago)
Paper is a tricky material to work with because of its fragility but Danish artist Peter Callesen seems to have mastered manipulating the medium. He manages to utilize the sheets of white paper he works with to not only present meticulously cut silhouettes that showcase the effectiveness of negative…
Romanesque Book Sculptures Fill a Small Swiss Village
(2 days ago)
Romainmôtier is a small Swiss village that borders France. It is known for its modest population and picturesque town whose architecture is reminiscent of the Roman Empire. Like a small European village straight out of a movie, Romainmôtier holds a charming annual used book fair that takes place at the…
Trippy Portal Photo by Matthew Spiegelman
(2 days ago)
Talk about an eye-catching photo! Portal by Matthew Spiegelman makes some very clever use of mirrors. It was shot inside his studio with the following equipment: a mirror, a two way mirror, c-stands, clamp with suction cup, two geared tripod heads, three strokes, a 4x5 camera and a 180 mm lens. Just goes to show that magical photos…
Ethereal Scenes of Taiwan's Moon Bridge
(2 days ago)
Wow, do I want to know more about the creator of these radiant photographs! All I know about the photographer is that his username on Flickr is bbe022001. Most importantly, though, I know that I am captivated by this collection of photographs.The main focus of each marvelous image is the area around the Moon Bridge in Taipei, Taiwan. The soft blue, monochromatic palette and…
Abstract Paint Splatters of Familiar Star Wars Characters
(2 days ago)
How could you not just love these Star Wars designs by French Graphic designer Arian Noveir!? The crazy digital splatters across the page form the many Star Wars characters that we know and love, including Yoda, C3P0, and Chewbacca. It’s incredible how, with just the right color palette and a basic structure, Noveir is so effective in visually portraying each familiar…
Stunning Moments of Life Under the Sea
(2 days ago)
Life under the sea is such a mystery to most of us. On the surface of the water, we don’t see the magical, awe-inspiring world below. Thankfully, photographer David Doubilet provides us the opportunity to experience these amazing moments of sea life that might otherwise be a mystery.As a child, Doubilet began snorkeling and figured out ways to photograph in water without…
Colorful Illustrations Created from the Text of Classic Books
(2 days ago)
LikeNovelPoster, Litographs are illustrations created from the text of classic books. However with litographs, founder Danny Fein works with designers to create these beautiful illustrations, which are offered in black and white as well as in color. Each purchase also donates a…
Sweet Portraits of Shelter Puppies
(2 days ago)
You could say that Michael Kloth was destined to work with shelter animals. His thesis project for his Master of Fine Arts degree involved photographing adoptable animals and the following year he released the books Shelter Cats and Shelter Puppies. The great news is that his professional…
White Sea Coral Made of Pinholes
(2 days ago)
While at first glance this poster looks just like a pretty painting or illustration of white sea coral, look a little closer and a surprise awaits. Russia-based paper artist Anatoly Vorobyev of Papercutout created the sea coral out of hundreds of tiny pinholes. Gorgeous, isn't it? Looks so…
Beautiful Logo Design Collection
(3 days ago)
If you are a logo designer or simply love corporate identity make sure to check today’s collection of amazing logo designs. You’ll be able to see several styles – from simple / clean logos all the way to complex ones. I am sure there is something for everyone. My favorite ones are: Heavenly pie by [...]
Daily Inspirations no. 426
(3 days ago)
Bunch of fresh hot inspirations available in today’s collection … that’s nothing you didn’t expect though. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new out there. In the photography section, there are two photos I like the most. Make sure to check the Sudan photo as well as the one called Asia. From the illustrations, [...]
A1 / Darkside
(3 days ago)
“A1″ is one of three tracks from Nicolas Jaar’s Darkside project with guitarist Dave Harrington. Golf clap for Pomp & Clout, they nailed the vibe with this video. Watch the video below!
Beautiful Japanese Manhole Covers
(3 days ago)
MRSY documents beautifully designed manhole covers all over Japan.
Record-Breaking 18,239-Pound Chocolate Sculpture
(3 days ago)
Gourmet dessert and pastry provider Qzina Specialty Foods has recently taken the title of the World's Largest Chocolate Sculpture in the Guinness World Records with its massive 18,239-pound structure. It is more than 7,500 pounds greater than the last record holder in 2010. The record-breaking chocotecture (chocolate + architecture) is inspired by Mayan…
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Chewing Gum Sculpture Defines Collaboration
(3 days ago)
We've seen sculptures made of unconventional products like vegetables and even lobster shells, but a giant figure made of chewing gum AFTER the gum has been chewed stands in a league of its…