Award-winning illustrator Jim Kay was chosen to illustrate all seven Harry Potter books for a rerelease of the popular series. Published by Scholastic and Bloomsbury, the fully illustrated books will be released one at a time over the course of the next 7 years, with the first one (The Sorcerer's Stone) coming out in October 2015. Though we're a ways away from that date, the publishing houses have just released a sneak peek of some wonderful illustrations that can be found in the...
Award-winning illustrator Jim Kay was chosen to illustrate all seven Harry Potter books for a rerelease of the popular series.
Steve's Wooden Toys, a New Zealand-based handcrafted toy shop, had one the coolest/nerdiest toys for sale. Check out the craftsmanship on this X-Wing Fighter rocker that includes a removable R2-D2.
Steve's Wooden Toys, a New Zealand-based handcrafted toy shop, had one the coolest/nerdiest toys for sale. Check out the craftsmanship on this X-Wing Fighter rocker that includes a removable R2-D2.
Brussels-based photographer Jeffrey Vanhoutte, together with creative agency Norvell Jefferson, has created a photo series and video that beautifully capture a dancer’s elegant movements with expressive bursts of white powder. The whole photo/video shoot was organized as an advertisement for Campina Friesland Kievit, a Dutch company that makes coffee creamer. The results, however, are art nonetheless. The team used high-speed cameras to capture slow-motion footage and photos of each cloud of...
Brussels-based photographer Jeffrey Vanhoutte, together with creative agency Norvell Jefferson, has created a photo series and video that beautifully capture a dancer’s elegant movements with...
In 1969, four young Americans and their dog dropped out of college to drive around and solve mysteries. But that was over 45 years ago…
In 1969, four young Americans and their dog dropped out of college to drive around and solve mysteries. But that was over 45 years ago…
Portland artist and Peculiariumist Mike Wellins finds paintings in flea markets, thrift stores and yard sales and revitalizes them with new elements. The fun comes from finding something that is so boring that it isn’t even noticed and turning it into something that is strange, shocking or funny.
Portland artist and Peculiariumist Mike Wellins finds paintings in flea markets, thrift stores and yard sales and revitalizes them with new elements.
Fifty artists spent seven months combining yarn crafts with the décor of yesteryear to create this truly original piece: a crocheted kitchen. The cozy scene includes a table set with Thanksgiving dinner, a sink with counter space, a stove range, a refrigerator, a China cabinet and an assortment of wall decorations. Of course, each item is covered with yarn — from the salt and pepper shakers to the telephone to the lamp shade. The artists engaged a variety of techniques including knitting,...
Fifty artists spent seven months combining yarn crafts with the décor of yesteryear to create this truly original piece: a crocheted kitchen.
In the Tree Magic Folk Art Etsy store, wooden Mexican folk art sculptures of stylized animals come to life with vibrant colors and whimsical features. The sculptures are created by residents of Oaxaca, decorated with elements characteristic of folk art from the state —designs made of brightly colored dots and animals with exaggerated ears, tails and facial features. The artists carve the figures from copal wood and decorate them with acrylic paint. Most of the figures sell for between $100...
In the Tree Magic Folk Art Etsy store, wooden Mexican folk art sculptures of stylized animals come to life with vibrant colors and whimsical features.
Mayra Hills holds a unique and unquestionably gigantic world record. Hills, a German adult model best known by the stage name Beshine, currently holds the record for the largest augmented breasts in the world. Her measurements are a mind-boggling 59-28-36.
Mayra Hills holds a unique and unquestionably gigantic world record. Hills, a German adult model best known by the stage name Beshine, ...
Modern medicine is truly amazing, but it can only go so far...usually. Injuries, illnesses, and conditions all come with a percentage attached to them, which signifies the likelihood that someone will survive them. A fall from 500 feet, for example, has around a 99.99999% mortality rate. But that's not 100%. So what about all the tiny fraction-of-a-percent cases where someone pulls through against all odds? Those are referred to as miracles. They might not be common, but, based on the...
Modern medicine is truly amazing, but it can only go so far...usually. Injuries, illnesses, and conditions all come with a percentage attached to them, ...
California-based photographer Myranda Josephson is making 2-year-old Claire and her 1-year-old cousin Chloe's dreams come true. With the help of Claire's crafty mom Jessica, the two little girls are recreating their favorite fairy tales.
California-based photographer Myranda Josephson is making 2-year-old Claire and her 1-year-old cousin Chloe's dreams come true.
An Argentina-based artist who paints under the pseudonym k2man travels vicariously through her whimsically mysterious creatures. The artist’s work depicts a main character reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are as it adventures through forests and snowy landscapes.
An Argentina-based artist who paints under the pseudonym k2man travels vicariously through her whimsically mysterious creatures.
There is this big abandoned building in our city that is stuck between shortage of money and bureaucracy things. It’s so big you can’t avoid it and it’s seen from everywhere. The whole city hates this ‘ghost’, as we call it. So as the proverb says “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, I decided to do something about this problem.
There is this big abandoned building in our city that is stuck between shortage of money and bureaucracy things. It’s so big you can’t avoid it and it’s seen from everywhere.
Doing nice things for one another is an important part of being in a relationship. Of course, this means different things for different people. Some send flowers or write love notes, others buy jewelry or send their significant other out for a relaxing spa day. Whatever it is, taking time out of your busy schedule to do something special for the one you love is important. One man decided he was going to do something special for his wife by building something for her. Because their bed was...
Doing nice things for one another is an important part of being in a relationship. Of course, this means different things for different people.
There are a lot of discussions about whether or not birds can feel the same emotions as human beings. According to zoologist Tim Birkhead, it seems that birds do have feelings, but there‘s no scientific agreement. While researches are still ongoing, these photos show some evidences that birds might communicate their feelings to each other. Submit your pics and let's prove that the love is true!
There are a lot of discussions about whether or not birds can feel the same emotions as human beings.
Remember when we wrote about Theo and Beau, the toddler-puppy duo that takes adorable naps together? They’ve got a new member on their expert napping team – their baby sister Evangeline (aka Evvie). She’s still very young, but from the looks of things, she looks like she’s an old pro at this whole napping thing.
Remember when we wrote about Theo and Beau, the toddler-puppy duo that takes adorable naps together? They’ve got a new member on their expert napping team – their baby sister Evangeline (aka Evvie).
Austin, Connor and Trevor Bartz, three brothers living in New Brighton, Minnesota, love to create snow sculptures in their front yard every winter, but these aren’t your run-of-the-mill snowmen – this year, they created a detailed 12-foot-tall sea turtle! The boys begin their work by piling up snow into a crude pile, which they then carefully sculpt into their desired form over the course of several weeks. They’re quite devoted workers – this year’s sea turtle sculpture took them 300 hours!
Austin, Connor and Trevor Bartz, three brothers living in New Brighton, Minnesota, love to create snow sculptures in their front yard every winter, ...
Austin, Connor and Trevor Bartz, three brothers living in New Brighton, Minnesota, love to create snow sculptures in their front yard every winter, but these aren’t your run-of-the-mill snowmen – this year, they created a detailed 12-foot-tall sea turtle! The boys begin their work by piling up snow into a crude pile, which they then carefully sculpt into their desired form over the course of several weeks. They’re quite devoted workers – this year’s sea turtle sculpture took them 300 hours!
Austin, Connor and Trevor Bartz, three brothers living in New Brighton, Minnesota, love to create snow sculptures in their front yard every winter, ...
Everyone with a sibling knows that familiar feeling of intense connection. Whether it's out of love or competitive jealousy, growing up as a child in the same house as someone near your age breeds a strange level of intimacy. Luckily, we part ways with our siblings as we get older, just before we're on the brink of killing each other. This was something the Hilton sisters never had. Daisy and Violent were born conjoined at the hip. Rather than see this as a hindrance in life, they...
Everyone with a sibling knows that familiar feeling of intense connection. Whether it's out of love or competitive jealousy, ...
Candles make for a nice addition to any home. They add quite a bit of ambiance and can really change the mood of a room. They also tend to smell quite good. Yet most candles appear to be slightly boring in terms of aesthetics. They don't really please the eye too well with their long stems and dull shapes. Fortunately for candle lovers, some people have taken it upon themselves to make the world of candles easier on the eyes.
Candles make for a nice addition to any home. They add quite a bit of ambiance and can really change the mood of a room. They also tend to smell quite good.
From a distance, these simply look like bird statues, with jewel-like colors and curious expressions. Up close, though, the cute birds turn into breathtaking works of detailed mosaic art. Each one is "feathered" in a series of intricately arranged glass pieces, crystals, and metal. The eyes and beaks are also formed from larger glass pieces, and the mosaics are patterned to mimic the natural patterns of feathers.
From a distance, these simply look like bird statues, with jewel-like colors and curious expressions. Up close, though, the cute birds turn into breathtaking works of detailed mosaic art.
Meet Skellie, just your average girl looking for a boo and a good glass of red wine. She may sound like everyone you know, except for the fact that Skellie is a skeleton! What started as an inside joke between co-workers has become one of the funniest Instagram accounts around. Social Media Manager Dana Herlihey couldn’t resist creating an Instagram profile for the Halloween skeleton she and her coworkers used to prank each other. Three months after her first post she’s still posing and...
Meet Skellie, just your average girl looking for a boo and a good glass of red wine. She may sound like everyone you know, except for the fact that Skellie is a skeleton!
There’s a new app out there called “French Girls,” with the concept developed from the phrase: “draw me like one of your French girls.” The app lets people send in selfies and artists recreate them at their own discretion. Some are amazingly done, and others are, well… interesting.
There’s a new app out there called “French Girls,” with the concept developed from the phrase: “draw me like one of your French girls.
Choosing a new profile picture for your Facebook is serious business, but some people take it more seriously than others. There’s one guy who takes a different profile picture each week, transforming himself into a different character each time with the help of costumes, make-up, and well-chosen locations. We aren’t sure who he is, but thanks to his friend, who posted these images on reddit, we get to see his creative Facebook profile images all the same.
Choosing a new profile picture for your Facebook is serious business, but some people take it more seriously than others.
When your light bulb stops working, don't hurry to throw it out - with just a little bit of work, you can give it a new life. There are plenty of creative and fun ways to upcycle this object into many useful things. From vases and candy containers to terrariums and ornaments, the lightbulb's form lends itself to plenty of functional and aesthetic projects.
When your light bulb stops working, don't hurry to throw it out - with just a little bit of work, you can give it a new life.
New York-based artist Maude White is back with some new meticulously crafted paper illustrations. Believe it or not, but these awe-inspiring paper cuttings are made entirely by hand, using only a craft knife. “When I cut paper, I feel as if I am peeling back the outer, superficial layer of our vision to reveal the secret space beneath,” explains White in her artist’s statement. “With paper cutting there are so many opportunities to create negative space that tells its own story. Letting the...
New York-based artist Maude White is back with some new meticulously crafted paper illustrations. Believe it or not, but these awe-inspiring paper cuttings are made entirely by hand, ...
New Year's Eve is right around the corner and these people are getting their livers ready.
New Year's Eve is right around the corner and these people are getting their livers ready.
David Irvine has a knack for uncovering the possibility in items and making them new and exciting once again. He recently released a series called "Re-Directed Art." He took old, boring thrift store artwork and made it into fun, interesting paintings. He "re-directs" the paintings in the sense that with his additions, he changes the focus, theme, or narrative. He uses something already imagined as his canvas to create something new. Check out his paintings below.
David Irvine has a knack for uncovering the possibility in items and making them new and exciting once again. He recently released a series called "Re-Directed Art.
Morris my cat jumps on Champy whenever he feels like going for a horse ride and he goes riding so often he’s even been dubbed The Horse Whisker-er! Morris and Champy have been best friends now for over 2 years and not a day goes by without Morris going for a ride. Morris will go riding for hours and sit on Champy’s back when he’s grazing and walking about, he loves to ride him when I’m trying to do training. They certainly walk about a lot together.
Morris my cat jumps on Champy whenever he feels like going for a horse ride and he goes riding so often he’s even been dubbed The Horse Whisker-er!
A huge Doctor Who fan Emma Young created a funny squirrel feeder that turns cute visitors of her garden into the Time Lord’s nemesis, the Cyberman. She made the feeder from an old shower radio and filled it with tasty nuts. Emma patiently waited for squirrels to come and then snapped some hilarious photos.
A huge Doctor Who fan Emma Young created a funny squirrel feeder that turns cute visitors of her garden into the Time Lord’s nemesis, the Cyberman.
Instagram user Maksim Zavialov takes pictures of pictures in an interesting juxtaposition of photography techniques. The resident of Khabarovsk, Russia, first captures a scene with Polaroid instant film and then holds up the exposure to snap an iPhone photo of the print surrounded by the real-life scene.
Instagram user Maksim Zavialov takes pictures of pictures in an interesting juxtaposition of photography techniques.
Parenting doesn’t come naturally to everyone
Parenting doesn’t come naturally to everyone
Childbirth is one of the most painful experiences that a woman can go through in her life. It's a pain that men don't have the chance to experience, and sadly never will. Because of this gender discrepancy it can easily create some resentment and animosity in relationships during pregnancy. Now though, one hospital in China is trying to level the playing field by offering fathers to be the opportunity to experience what childbirth actually feels like.
Childbirth is one of the most painful experiences that a woman can go through in her life. It's a pain that men don't have the chance to experience, and sadly never will.