Animal Shelter Takes Lovely Portraits of Its Longest Residents To Help Find Their Special Someone

It involved a pink boa, sunglasses, treats, and the keen eye of photographerKelsey Dubinsky. The sweet portraits include shelter dogs donning feather wraps and wearing funky sunglassesall against a bubblegum pink backdrop. Dubinsky brought the props, and the resulting photos are a playful way for these pups to shine. But there are many benefits to rescuing an adult dog. One is that they are more likely to have basic training and be housebroken....

February 22, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Alexandria Gonzalez

Giant Bubbles Pop Up as Immersive Installations All Over the World

Sydney-based studioAtelier Sisucreates immersive art all around the world. One of their latest projects, titledEvanscent, features massive, colorful bubbles inhabiting varied environments. So far,Evanscenthas been displayed in over 22 different cities in 12 different countries across 4 continents. From urban spaces to spacious parks, these opalescent orbs bring a sense of whimsy wherever they are placed. Evanescentis an adjective, meaning the quality of being fleeting or vanishing quickly; impermanence. Sydney-based studio Atelier Sisu creates immersive installations of massive, colorful bubbles....

February 22, 2023 · 1 min · 106 words · Allison Rodriguez

Learn 3 Unique Ways To Create Your Own Abstract Acrylic Paintings

Acrylic paint is an incredible material because it’s ripe with possibilities. It dries quickly, making it perfect for painting whenever inspiration strikes. Called theBirthday Bundle, its in celebration of our first anniversary. The three courses highlight the variety of ways it’s possible for you to use acrylic paint. Once youre ready to level up, giveAcrylic Landscapesa try. (If you dont have Adobe Illustrator, thats okay. Adobe offers a free trial and other imaging software will work, too....

February 22, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · Matthew Brooks

Popular Instagram Photographer Confesses That His Work is AI-Generated

For instance,too many fingersor the appearance of random limbs is one obvious giveaway. Averys admired portrait photography has recently unraveled with the photographers own admission of his work being entirely AI-generated. His confession also brings up questions of when and how to disclose the use of AI in content creation. Because it is where I post AI-generated, human-finished portraits. Probably 95%+ of the followers don’t realize. I’d like to come clean....

February 22, 2023 · 2 min · 320 words · Allison White

Study Finds People on 4-Day Work Week Schedule Are Happier and Equally Productive

Now, it has been announced that the results are overwhelmingly positive. In turn, the productivity would stay the same. Overall, the wellbeing of workers improved. Photo: pressmaster/Depositphotos About 71% of participants experienced lower levels of burnout, while 39% felt less stressed. David Frayne of the University of Cambridge, a member of the qualitative research team behindthis study. A four-day week means a better working life and family life for so many people....

February 22, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Kenneth Bennett

‘Back to the Future’ Stars Reunite at Fan Convention

Wow honestly had the best time today with my #bttf family, Thompsonwrote. Heavy, Fox said in an Instagram story. Thompson’s carousel of photos also included a couple of videos with her beloved costars. Photo: @realmikejfox on Instagram My favorite favorite guy ever, she said to Wilson in the video. He gave her a hug and then got into character, saying, Hello, anybody home? Think Lea, think. Photo: @lea_thompson on Instagram...

February 22, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · Mary Williams

“De-Extinction” Biotech Company Is Working To Bring the Woolly Mammoth Back To Life

Mammoth sculpture at the Royal Victoria Museum, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The region’s most famous prehistoric faunathe woolly mammothmight be back from extinction and flourishing in its frigid element. A company calledColossalplans to bring the species back using modern DNA technology, a process they call de-extinction. Mammoth sculpture at the Royal Victoria Museum, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo: Thomas Quine viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 2.0) If successful, the company hopes to have a living mammoth by 2027....

February 22, 2023 · 2 min · 281 words · Joseph Jones

Artist Travels Across the U.S. To Capture Portraits and Ask for Life Advice From 1,000 Strangers Along the Way [Interview]

97 Many people avoid talking to strangers, but not artist and storytellerImran Nuri. He designed an entire project that centers around talking to people he doesnt know. Luckily, a stop in Oklahoma City to develop a test roll confirmed that they would come out okay. Stranger No. 97 The project was a huge undertaking and sacrifice for Nuri. He began driving in May 2022 and lived in his Toyota Camry for 12 weeks....

February 21, 2023 · 3 min · 522 words · Crystal Armstrong

Dad Takes Toddler Son for a Mani-Pedi After Teacher Says Nail Polish Is “Only for Girls”

Teachers are often undervalued and deserve a lot more credit for helping to uplift children. Many people know firsthand how impactful a teacher’s encouragement can be. Unfortunately, it goes the other way as well. There are some cases when ateacher’s careless words can hurtand debilitate a child. One loving father took it upon himself to undo the hurtful words of his son’s teacher. In the next clip, Shearhods 3-year-old son Ashton dejectedly recalls the encounter with his teacher....

February 21, 2023 · 2 min · 247 words · Amber Johnson

Lone Wolf Travels Record-Breaking 4,200 Miles Across Great Lakes Region

Photo: IZANBAR/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual wolf.) Many animalsincludingmountain lionsand other species native to North Americaare feeling the crunch of human encroachment on their wild domains. Gray wolves too are great travelers. Photo: IZANBAR/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual wolf.) This journey was spread out over an 18-month period. Gray wolves, an umbrella species with many varieties across the world, are wanderers by nature. Males in particular like to spread out and search for their own territory....

February 21, 2023 · 2 min · 249 words · David Salazar

Spectacular Handmade Jewelry Captures the Wonders of Space

There’s an abundance of beauty in space, but we can’t always see it. Creative jewelry brandYugen Handmadecrafts exceptional bracelets and necklaces that showcase some of the most spectacular astronomical sights. From colorful nebulas to portraits of planets, these accessories enhance every outfit with their sparkle. Fortunately,My Modern Met Storecarries a stellar selection of jewelry from Yugen Handmade. One of the newest additions is theDrops in Cosmic Ocean Necklace. Another striking piece is theNebula Rainbow Pendant Necklace....

February 21, 2023 · 1 min · 197 words · Cheryl Ramos

These Chic Pre-Fabricated Homes Will Bring Your Utility Bills Down to $0

But it’s actually quite possible, thanks to the passive houseorpassivhausconcept. The Maine-based firm specializes in pre-fabricated, energy-efficient homes and has several passive house designs. From a single-bedroom cottage to a four-bedroom family home, each model is designed to maximize efficiency. They then install high-performance triple-glazed windows and doors that are placed strategically to collect heat from the sun. But, that cost can be earned back quite quickly due to the energy savings....

February 21, 2023 · 1 min · 151 words · Karen Valdez

Ukrainian Wedding Planner Opens Up About Adapting to War and Still Finding Joy in Life

Wedding planners have always had a lot of responsibility, Bratseiko shares. That is eight times more than the 1,110 marriages in the same period in 2021. That being said, the size and scope of an actual ceremony has changed. Bratseiko says, Peoples' fantasies haven’t fundamentally changed. Bratseiko describes two weddings that particularly highlight the vehemency of wedding planning during wartime. They obviously paused wedding preparations, and it took until May 2022 to relaunch them....

February 21, 2023 · 3 min · 434 words · Angela Parker