Relatable Illustrations Celebrate the Tiny Victories of Realizing You’re an Adult

Have you ever congratulated yourself on adulting? Because after all, being a grown up is toughbut celebrating these little moments makes it easier. If you too regularly adult, you’re not alone. Othersparticularly Millennialsare embracing this practice and showcasing all of their #adulting online. But, when these moments happen, they signify a bigger shift in how she lives her life. Take concerts, for instance. In pre-adulting years, Vanko mightve stood up and watched the entire show....

May 5, 2017 · 1 min · 153 words · Jason Hopkins

Descubre la tendencia de tatuarse delicados diseños en las orejas

Foto:tattoofilter Muchas personas adoran los tatuajes pero no se sienten comodos con piezas de arte corporal enormes. En cambio, prefieren algo pequeno y sutil que la mayoria de la gente ni siquiera nota. Si tu eres una de esas personas, esta tendencia te encantara. Foto:tattoofilter Conocidos como tatuajes de oreja, los disenos se tatuan en el cartilago y el lobulo. Suelen pasar desapercibidos cuando los cubre el cabello. Estos tatuajes tan de moda tambien tienen otro nombre....

April 27, 2017 · 1 min · 137 words · Patricia Mathis

Helix Tattoo Trend Has People Inking Delicate Images Along the Sides of Their Ears

tattoofilter Many people love the idea of atattoobut dont want a statement-making piece of body art. Rather, they prefer something small and subtle that most folks wouldnt even notice. If youre one of these types of tattoo fans, weve got a trend for you. tattoofilter Known as ear tattoos, the designs are inked onto the cartilage and lobe. Theyre often inconspicuous when covered by hair. These trendy tattoos have another name....

April 27, 2017 · 1 min · 203 words · Christina Mcdonald

Succomberez-Vous À La Mode du Tatouage Helix ?

Certains prefereront quelque chose de petit et subtil, que la plupart des gens ne remarqueraient meme pas. Si vous faites partie de cette categorie, la tendance des tatouages d’oreilles vous plaira. Les dessins sont encres sur le cartilage et le lobe. Photo :tattoofilter Ils peuvent se faire discrets si vous les dissimulez derriere vos cheveux. Ces tatouages branches ont un autre nom. Cela donne lapparence dune manchette decorative, un style que vous verrez generalement en bijouterie....

April 27, 2017 · 1 min · 167 words · William Bates

Eye-Opening Illustrations Shine a Light on Hidden Signs of Mental Health Struggles

Destiny Blue uses her creative talents to support thoseincluding herselfwho might be struggling with their mental health. In powerful images, she confronts feelings of self doubt, worthlessness, and thoughts of suicide. Full of color, Destinys digital figurative work uses symbols and wordplay to convey her mental state. In the left panel, a character writes Im Ok on one side of wall. The powerful message of the two-panel piece was recognized by the DeviantArt community....

April 25, 2017 · 1 min · 141 words · Brandy Hall

12 Contemporary Artists Tell Us What it Takes to Make a Great Piece of Art

Clockwise, from upper right:Rone,Loreal Prystaj,Miguel Chevalier,Sigalit Landau. What does it take to make a great piece of art? This seemingly simple, yet deeply complex, question has been debated throughout the history of art. Clockwise, from upper right:Rone,Loreal Prystaj,Miguel Chevalier,Sigalit Landau. Who decides what is good art and what is bad art? Innovation, emotional connectivity, and a bit of luck were repeatedly mentioned no matter the medium. The eternal quest for great art of course changes over time, ebbing and flowing with tastes and trends....

April 24, 2017 · 5 min · 968 words · Victor Fuller

Artistic Teen Illustrates Her Hallucinations to Cope with Schizophrenia

Art can be a lifeline for people struggling with mental health issues. After being misdiagnosed for years,Kate Fennerwas officially diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 17. I draw a lot of my hallucinations, as drawing helps me deal with it. The hallucinations that Fenner experiences vary. She hears voices and random noises, for instance, and she often sees bugs and faces. This becomes the inspiration for, and the subject of, her schizophrenia drawings....

April 22, 2017 · 1 min · 194 words · Tiffany Jordan

Beautiful Anatomical Illustrations Intertwine the Human Body with Nature

Oklahoma-based artistTrisha Thompson Adamsgracefully adorns the human body with blossoming flowers in her striking series of floral anatomy illustrations. Though delicately rendered in an ethereal style, each piece also explores dark themes like death and mortality. However, unlike drawings that are strictly clinical, Adams' pieces overflow with botanical elements. Flowers sprout from a realistic brain, buds spring from a heart, and bouquets inhabit ribcages. In most instances, the body parts are painted in greyscale tones....

April 21, 2017 · 1 min · 142 words · Patty Thomas

Goth Ice Cream Cone is All Black with a Secret Ingredient That’s Actually Good for You

Not only do these unconventional edibles look delicious, but they make eating a memorable experience. Available at the Los Angeles-based shopLittle Damage, theyve managed to make a childhood treat look positively spooky. So, what makes the cone turn black? Photo credit:Little Damage Its not food coloring; rather, Little Damages uses activated charcoal to give it the inky appearance. But, any of the healthy aspects are probably offset with Little Damages inventive flavors....

April 20, 2017 · 1 min · 159 words · Taylor Nelson

World’s “Mattest and Flattest” Black Paint is Now Available for All Worldwide

Image viaAlden Jaakola The battle for the blackest black rages on. In one corner, you haveVantablack, touted as the blackest black substance in existence. And in the other, artists who want access to Vantablack to make it create the blackest paint. Image viaAlden Jaakola Unfortunately, when British artistAnish Kapoorco-opted exclusive rights to the pigment, many an artistic dream was dashed. That is, until fellow BritStuart Semplejoined the fray. Semple struck back, creating a collection of colors that Kapoor isbannedfrom purchasing....

April 20, 2017 · 1 min · 184 words · Danielle Campbell

First House Ever Designed by Gaudí to Open as a Museum in Barcelona

This World Heritage site will open to the public for the first time in the second half of 2017. Casa Vicens is located in the Gracia neighborhood, which at the time was not considered part of Barcelona. Thus, Casa Vicens is a standout in what is now a high-density area. Photo byValery Egorov / Shutterstock Similarly, touches of nature that seep in via painted tile work and interior decorations are signature Gaudi....

April 18, 2017 · 1 min · 97 words · Brittany Harvey

La Garde-robe Colorée de Frida Kahlo enfin Révélée après Avoir Été Cachée Pendant 50 ans

Credit photo: Nickolas Muray Longtemps apres sa mort en 1954, l’artisteFrida Kahloreste une artiste iconique. Sespeinturesintrigantes et desormais emblematiques et son style personnel ont traverse les annees et inspirent toujours aujourd’hui. De plus, les objets qu’elle possedait nous donnent un apercu de sa vie privee. Crédit photo: Nickolas Muray Kahlo sest ainsi servi de la mode pour lui donner la force emotionnelle de surmonter ses defis physiques. Alors qu’elle n’avait que 18 ans, elle a ete victime d’un accident de bus presque mortel....

April 18, 2017 · 2 min · 361 words · James Phillips

Artists Are Re-Drawing Their Old Work to Show How Much They’ve Improved

Just take a look at these folks. Over the span of years or even months, their drawings have grown better by leaps and bounds. The results are often incredible. *Age 13 | Age 23Artist:Miles___* Of course, you dont have to be part of the DeviantArt community to try this challenge. If you want to get better at drawing, you could start today! Its never too late to improve your art abilities....

April 13, 2017 · 1 min · 143 words · Leah Miller