Wednesday, 29 April 2015

DIY: Vinyl Butterflies

DIY: Vinyl Butterflies



The vinyl butterflies are relatively easy to make (relatively meaning possible), but be careful and you might want clear your schedule for the day. This is a DIY you won’t want to miss –  here’s how these butterflies transformed from old vinyl records. (We found our vinyl records at a thrift store. We do NOT recommend using any favorites of yours/your parents’. ha.)


Materials: Vinyl Records, White & Black Crayon, Butterfly Stencils, Scissors


Center the butterfly pattern on the vinyl record. Trace around it using a white crayon on vinyl, and black crayon in the center.


Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and place the record on top.


Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees and place the cookie sheet on the top rack of the oven. Take the record out once it gets very floppy and soft (about 45 seconds).


Use sharp scissors to cut out the butterfly shape. If the record begins to get hard, place it back into the oven until it softens. The record will cool fast, so cut quickly. You will have to place in the oven several times.  


You’re almost done!


Now that the butterfly is completely cut out, begin to softly bend the wings upward for a 3D effect.

Ta-da!

Sunday, 26 April 2015

The Art of Yong Ho Ji – Recycled Tire Sculptures

The Art of Yong Ho Ji – Recycled Tire Sculptures

Yong Ho Ji is a Korean sculpture who was born in the year 1978. He did his BFA in sculptures from the Hongik University in Seoul and later moved on to New York to complete his MFA in fine arts from the New York University. The art of Yong Ho Ji is quite unique and truly one-of-its kind.
His sculptures generally represent endangered and mythological species blended perfectly with a near human physical structure and features of animals known to us with the help of meticulously cut strips of tire representing flesh, muscles and curves of the bodies.
The figures created by this young Korean artist mostly reminds us of science-fiction monsters, alien creatures, humanoids and genetically modified organisms (GMO)which appear in myths and in modern science fiction stories and films. Art of Yong Ho Ji clearly expresses and throws a fair amount of skepticism to those who are trying to defy nature by creating entirely new form or species of animals or plants and even human being by scientifically modifying the mutation of genes.

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Monday, 20 April 2015

Most Fascinating Natural Phenomenon Captured On Camera

Most Fascinating Natural Phenomenon Captured On Camera

It’s hard to imagine how many surprises are hidden on our planet. Every once in a while a new occurrence, a life form or a natural phenomenon crops up that simply leaves us astounded with its beauty, and in some cases wrath.
It’s not every day that such occurrences are caught on camera. Kudos to these photographers, who sometimes chase storms or stand on hot melting grounds or even spend whole night clicking, to gather such brilliant collection of photographs for us to savour.
Here are our 10 most fascinating natural phenomenon captured on camera.
1. Uncertainty
Uncertainty- Photo by Jamie PhamPhoto Credit: Jamie Pham
Lightning Striking from an afternoon thunderstorm in the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. The curvy road towards the storm highlights the foreboding atmosphere.
2. Aurora Borealis 
Aurora Borealis Over Tjeldundet Photo By Arild HeitmannPhoto Credit: Arild Heitmann
Aurora Borealis over Tjeldsundet in Troms County, Norway. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.
3. Painting The Needles Under The Geminids Meteor Shower 
Painting The Needles Photo By Mike BerensonPhoto Credit: Mike Berenson
This composite image comes from over a thousand images taken on an overnight photo adventure under the Geminids Meteor Shower
4. Winter Trees In Fog At Sunrise 
Winter Trees In Fog At Sunrise Photo By Elena ElisseevaPhoto Credit: Elena Elisseeva
5. NYC All Charged Up 
NYC All Charged Up Photo By Susan CandelarioPhoto Credit: Susan Candelario
6. Supercell Highway 
Supercell HIghway- Arcadia Nebraska Photo By Douglas BerryPhoto Credit: Douglas Berry
This is a rare looking low precipitation thunderstorm near Arcadia, NE. This type of storm is commonly nicknamed “mothership” for its shape similar to a UFO.
7. Kilauea Volcano Lava Flow Sea Entry
Kilauea Volcano Lava Photo By Brian HarigPhoto Credit: Brian Harig
Molten lava, at around 2000 degree, flows into the sea to instantly turn the water to steam. This photo was taken while standing on an 80 foot cliff that looked directly into the ocean. The ground beneath the feet was so hot that it slightly melted the soles of photographers boots.
Kilaueva Volcano Lava-2 Photo By Brian HarigPhoto Credit: Brian Harig
8. Frozen
Frozen On Lake Michigan Photo By Dan SproulPhoto Credit: Dan Sproul
This picture was taken is On Lake Michigan, Saint Joseph
9. Wildfire 
Ekyll Island is known for it’s Driftwood Beach where mighty oaks have fallen into the surf’s grasp through years of storms and tides. This image was captured at lower tide at a fiery sunrise, sand glossy from the waves’ caress.
10. Clearing Storm
Clearing Storm Photo By Mile DawsonPhoto Credit: Mike Dawson
A storm clears over the rocks and sea stacks near Face Rock along the Southern Oregon Coast.

Sunday, 19 April 2015

Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez

Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez

One thing I find really cool is when 3D artists practice their skills doing little balls of various materials. I've been seeing this kind of thing for years and I thought now would be a good time to share with you some super cool material renders.

                 Reynante Martinez, an artist from the Philippines, comes up with some super awesome renders. These are pretty great, but I've selected only a few of his pieces. For more of his work, please visit his portfolio at ArtStation. He'll definitely enjoy it! Cheers. ;)
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez

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Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez
Awesome Material Renders by Reynante Martinez