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Gloucestershire-based self-taught artist Dan Rawlings gives a second life to rusty scrap metal by turning it into delicate plant and tree sculptures. Using a medium that contrasts to the natural environment, he creates delicate yet strong sculptures that whimsically merges with nature. These captivating artworks force passersby to stop and look at the twisting and curling tree branches or plant leaves, which people often neglect...
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Have you ever wished to escape the bustling city life and live in a tranquil treehouse in the woods? Well, you can actually live your fantasy in this amazing treehouse in Fagu, a hill resort located around 22 km away from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Designed and owned by a local resident, Sandeep Singh, this whimsical treehouse is perched on four deodar trees.
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While most people create paper art for decorative purposes, Filipino artist Patrick Cabra aims to raise awareness for endangered species through his series of intricate animal papercuts. Created delicately with multiple layers of paper, each artwork features unique natural characteristics of the animal such as sharp canines, fierce eyes, warm fur, etc.
Art / Design / Handicraft
Paper artist and graphic designer Yulia Brodskaya creates colourful quilled paper portraits, which seem to be the hybrids between painting and sculpture. Paper quilling is the centuries-old art form of filigree in which strips of paper are rolled, shaped and glued together to create various decorative designs.
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While most people throw away cardboard packaging boxes after receiving their products, Japanese artist Monomi Ohno recycles old Amazon boxes into incredibly detailed 3D sculptures. Instead of conventional materials like clay, wood, etc., she uses unusual medium – cardboard to create jaw-dropping figures including footwear, spaceships, vehicles, monsters, musical instruments, animal figures and more.
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Ladies, do you love drawing but often hide away your illustrations in your sketchbooks or an online folder? Not anymore! Now you can reveal your hidden creative genius and show it off to the whole world. A few months ago, a website called Women Who Draw has been launched only for female illustrators to directly put their artwork in front of various art directors, editors...
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Nature meets sportswear in the series of embroidered brand logos by Iceland-based artist James Merry. Adding nature’s touch to famous brand logos, the creative artist puts delicate floral stitching over sharp lines of sports logos such as Nike, FILA, Puma, Umbro and more.
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For succulent lovers who can’t get enough of these adorable plants, Indonesia-based food artist Ivenoven makes deliciously deceptive succulent cakes. Anyone can mistake them as being real, but these lush plants are actually made from butter. No, you can’t really decorate your house with these faux plant confections, but you can surely eat them to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Artists / Design
Nothing beats the spectacular view of the full moon surrounded by twinkling stars on a clear night. But what about the bad weather or cloudy days? Why not bring the moon right into your room and enjoy full moon every night? No kidding! Italian artist and astrophysicist Maria Elena has created handmade lunar night lights that resemble the moon.
Design
Your houseplants no longer have to sit on boring shelves anymore, Swedish company Flyte wants them to float in mid-air with their zero-gravity pot. Dubbed Lyfe, the snazzy sci-fi flower pot is designed to hover over an oak base via magnetic levitation. Hence, it allows the plant to gently rotate while providing 360-degrees of sunlight exposure throughout the year.