Tag: Nature

Photography

Geometry in nature: paintings in wild spaces

Painter Andrew Faris works in acrylic on canvas. The geometric and boldly-colored paintings are often about 3-feet in size. When installed indoors, they would be a focal piece for one’s interior design, commanding the space...

By Steph Guinan · Jan. 30, 2019

Sculpture

Allegorical tree sculptures explore people and their roots

The old saying “As above, so below” is especially true when it comes to trees. Jorge Mayet explores how a tree’s roots mimic the branches that sprout out of the ground. The artist creates sculptures using paper, wire,...

By Umar Ansari · Jan. 15, 2019

Creativity

Extreme closeup photos reveal a magical, miniature world

Japanese photographer Miki Asai takes wonderful photographs of the wildlife around her. What makes her photos different is the extreme closeup style of the images. The Hokkaido-based artist takes stunning pics of the insects...

By J Hudson · Jan. 01, 2019

Art

Thiago’s nature doodles

Want some inspiration for your doodling endeavors? Then check out Thiago Bianchini. A Brazil-based graphic designer and illustrator, Bianchini has been creating designs since he was sixteen years old. Taking inspiration from...

By Johnna Gurgel · Dec. 20, 2018

Nature

Rare disc of ice forms and spins in small river outside of Seattle

Naturally-occurring ice formations? 'Tis the season. Right outside of Seattle, word began to spread on Facebook about a massive circular sheet of ice in a small river. Photographer Kaylyn Messer was on scene to capture it....

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 13, 2018

Art

Impressive drawings of fantasy animals on a mural-size scale

Artist Adonna Khare creates pencil drawings that include anthropomorphic animals in mysterious forests. What sets them apart is their scale. Rather than your average sketchbook-size drawings, Khare's creations are mural-size,...

By Cameron Chapman · Dec. 01, 2018

Sculpture

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is back, and 2017's sculptures are bigger than ever

We have previously covered a story about the very same festival, back in 2013. The annual festival is coming soon this year, and the sculptures are crazier and bigger than ever. Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is a tourist...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Nov. 25, 2018

Creativity

Snake-like sculptures made of bird feathers by Kate MccGwire

Don't be fooled by silky smooth coiling sculptures by Kate MccGwire. They may at first glance appear to be serpent-like but are, in fact, composed of feathers provided by farmers, gamekeepers, and pigeon racers. The British...

By Umar Ansari · Nov. 23, 2018

Sculpture

The psychedelic work of Hilary White

Hilary White creates 3D art pieces utilizing various mediums, like woodwork, painting, and illustration. Hilary’s work focuses on furthering... “[reflection] upon topics of belief and wonder as intellectual and spiritual...

By Johnna Gurgel · Nov. 23, 2018

Photography

Rhode Island photographer shoots captivating photos of her daughter in the wild

Living his childhood years in a low-income neighborhood in Stratford, Connecticut, Jesse Burke learned how to appreciate and respect the wild at a young age. Now, as a photographer and professor based in Rhode Island, he strives...

By Mariza Monta · Nov. 05, 2018

Illustration

Nature juxtaposed with the modern civilization in brilliant illustrations

Christopher Walker, a Canadian illustrator and painter is renowned for his work which has been featured galleries around the globe including England, Germany, Japan, and the United States. Walker, based in Vancouver, in...

By Umar Ansari · Nov. 03, 2018

Nature

Aerial photographs show Australians who don’t have to travel the world to find a perfect beach

Yes, it's absolutely true; life on the beach can be absolutely perfect and dreamy. Fortunately for those of us who don't have a sunny beach nearby, photographer Kati Bills has made a photo series of Australian beaches taken from...

By Venesa Musovic · Aug. 28, 2018

Photography

Photos from the Antarctic provide rare glimpse of icy blue waters

The Antarctic may be the most frozen place on the planet, but that doesn’t get in the way of it being one of the most scenic. On her recent trip to Antarctica, Julieanne Kost attempted to capture plenty of icebergs between Black...

By Umar Ansari · Aug. 16, 2018

Inspiration

Taking a look at the relationship between people and the environment through surreal portraits

Damian Smith has been a creative person his whole life, starting with colouring in comic books as a little kid and have been a pretty big comic nerd ever since. He loves the amplified storytelling, and this love of storytelling...

By admin · Jul. 18, 2018

Funny

Tiny beautiful portraits

David Chambon is a professional photographer, he enjoys seeing the world up close. His macro pictures allow us to enjoy the details of an ever-present tiny world that we usually overlook. To see more of this tiny beauty, check...

By Odette Carrasquedo · Jul. 16, 2018