Dewdrops on Dragonflies, all photos captured by Martin Amm Red Veined Darter covered in dew - Martin Amm Dragonfly Portrait with Dew- Martin Amm Emerald Damselfly - Martin …
Appliances Of The Future
What will kitchens look like in 30 years? Likely, they'll need to be much more energy-efficient and take up less space. Like these! Dishwasher Under The Sink Drain Dishwasher under the sink drainer …
Porch Swings
After all the yardwork and chores are done, there are few things more relaxing than sitting in a porch swing with a good book or company. Imagine yourself swinging in these incredible porch swings, …
Vik Muniz Junk Art
Vik Muniz was born in 1961 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He currently lives in NY. Mr. Muniz uses classical master's works as inspiration for his 'junk' arrangements. After he creates the composition he then …
Praying Mantis
The word “mantis” is from the Greek word μάντις for prophet. Praying Mantis Photography By Tustel Ico Praying Mantis 'Rate my Bike' by Tustel Ico. 500px.com/dolphino Please 'like' Tustel's image …
Cereal Box Art
Cap n Crunch by Michael Albert. www.cerealism.com Lost in my Life (boxes), by Rachel Perry Welty, 2009, Pigment Print, available: 30 x 20 inches, Edition of 6; 56 x 35 inches, Edition of 6; 90 …
Ant Photography By Andrey Pavlov
Mr. Pavlov sets up the props, the ants gladly raise them. According to Mr Pavlov, "I used to work in theatre which was a big help when it came to making props, and I chose ants because I respect them …
Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy creates both temporary and permanent sculptures, but photographs each piece right after he makes it. "Each work grows, stays, decays –-" Ice on Ice, 1980. Source Cracked Earth. …
Tim Pugh
Summer Arrangement by Tim Pugh. www.timpugh.co.uk Sand Blooms, 2004. Mussel shells on sand. www.timpugh.co.uk Scallop Clusters. www.timpugh.co.uk Woodland Floor Rearrangement, 2005. …
Green Roof Inspiration
A green roof—essentially, a garden atop any office building or home—helps save energy, promote drainage, and feed you. Why Build a Green Roof? Sod roofs are common on the Faroe Islands, west …
Upcycling Window Shutters
Angled louvers were first used in ancient Greece. They've fallen out of fashion, making them a perfect candidate for upcycling. Creative designers have turned shutters into tables, headboards, …
Pallet Furniture
You can find free pallets at flooring and furniture stores, lumber and stone yards, etc. Resourceful folks have turned them into cost-effective chairs, tables, beds—even entire houses. Pallet …
Wood Fired Pottery
Humans have been enamoured of wood fired ceramics for thousands of years. Yet since the invention of electric and gas kilns, wood firing was pushed aside by many. Fortunately the unique beauty of wood …
Upcycled Maps
Tear em, decoupage them, fold them, paint on them. Many Rivers, 2009 Inlaid maps, acrylic, on panel, 48 x 78 inches. By Matthew Cusick, mattcusick.com Bonnie, 2004. Maps on wood panel. By …
Algae Streetlight
Microalgae Street Lamps (in prototype stage). French biochemist Pierre Calleja has invented a streetlight that is powered by algae AND which absorbs CO2 from the air. Pierre reports that one lamp …
Kitchen Of The Future
"Energy-saving light bulbs will only take us so far. We need to push ourselves to rethink domestic appliances entirely, to rethink how homes consume energy, and how entire communities can pool …
Telephone Wire Art
Telephone wire as an art medium. Telephone cord sheep by Jean Luc Cornec. jeanluc.cornec.de Telephone cord sheep at the Communication Museum, Frankfort, Germany. …
The Art Of Henrique Oliveira
The artist Henrique Oliveira uses old plywood, fencing and PVC as his medium. Recycled from dumpsters and landfills from his home city, São Paulo, Oliveira shapes plywood around PVC forms. Casa …
Nuts And Bolts Sculpture
This sculpture is constructed of thousands of steel nuts. By Park Chan-girl, South Korea. blog.naver.com Steel Nut Sculpture By Park Chan-girl, South Korea. blog.naver.com Park …
Stone Furniture
No more plastic! Or vinyl, or PVC! Stone Couch at Chanticleer Gardens, Wayne, Pennsylvania Image by Carolyn's Shade Gardens, Bryn Mawr, PA. carolynsshadegardens.com Stone chair at Chanticleer …
Firewood As Art
Firewood Sculpture By Jaehyo Lee Wood ring. By Jaehyo Lee. leeart.name Wood chair. By Jaehyo Lee. leeart.name Wood chair. By Jaehyo Lee. leeart.name Wood Stool. By Jaehyo Lee. …
Egg Shell Art
The ancient Vietnamese technique of crushing and then applying egg shell with lacquer to a surface is beginning to find favor with some contempoarary artisans. Mother of Pearl, Egg Shell & …
Butterfly Wings
A butterfly's iridescent coloring is a result of the intricate patterning of thousands of microscopic scales, attached to thin wing membranes. Those scales scatter light in complex ways. Iridescence …
VHS Tape Art
VHS, Cassette Tape & Video Tape Art Zilvinas Kempinas - '02' Video tape loop, electric fan. Installation Spencer Brownstone Gallery 2007. www.spencerbrownstonegallery.com Zilvinas Kempinas - …
The Art Of Bernard Pras
The 3-D portraits of Bernard Pras - Look Closely! Tom Murphy - Limited Edition of 8. Pras sets up his camera at a well-defined angle so that the objects themselves merge and a portrait appears …
Button Art
Pearly Crown Jewels of Pentonville, Buttons on canvas. www.anncarrington.co.uk. Button Installation, Whimsical Dream by Ran Hwang, 2011. ranhwang.com Button Installation, Whimsical Dream, …
Bamboo Sculpture
Bamboo is the biggest member of the grass family and has thousands of uses. It can be pressed, flattened, molded, sliced, burnt or carved. It is used as paper, flooring, musical instruments; its …
Cork Art
Most cork on the market is the renewable outer bark tissue peeled off the Cork Oak tree (Quercus suber) which is native to SW Europe and NW Africa. Once the trees are about 25 years old, the cork …
The Trash People of HA Schult
Demotix In March 2011, Ha Schult installed his army of life sized trash people on the ice in the Arctic at Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Demotix They have traveled around the world, yet the …
Nick Cave Sound Suits
Upcycled suits...or as Nick Cave calls them - Sound Suits Twigs, one of Nick Cave's first Sound Suits, he says they're "full body suits constructed of materials that rattle with movement, like a …
Auto Parts Art
Car Henge 38 Autos - Carhenge was built in 1987 by Jim Reinders and his family. The project was a memorial to his father, who had lived on a farm on the site. It is a faithful full scale …
Barbed Wire And Galvanized Wire Sculptures
At least you know it's sturdy—barbed wire was the first manufactured fence able to restrain cattle. The Barbed Wire Sculpture Of David Oliviera Wire Sculpture by David Oliviera of …
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Stick Sculpture
The materials for your next project are just lying on the ground. The Stick Sculpture Of Patrick Dougherty Combining his carpentry skills with his love of nature, Patrick Dougherty began to …
Gun Art
In Arizona the governor signed into law an order banning confiscated or surrendered guns from being destroyed. One solution: turn them into art. 'Gun Sculpture' by Canadian artists Sandra Bromley …
Cardboard Sculpture And Accessories
New or reclaimed, cheap, pliable cardboard is an irresistible material for sculptors, including some of art's biggest names. Cardboard Sculpture By Rauschenberg Robert Rauschenberg Cardboards …
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Bottle Cap Art
Ideas are cheap, art materials are expensive. One artist didn't get his start until he was able to find plastic bottle caps he could use for free. The Plastic Bottle Cap Art Of El Anatsui El Anatsui …
Dale Wayne
The amazing Dale Wayne turns plastic bottles into shimmering joy... Plastic Bottle arrangement, close-up. The plastic bottle wreath Dale made for her mom & dad. dalewayne.com First …
Rock Sculptures
If rock wasn't the first medium of sculpture, what was? Today's artists are bringing this traditional art back. Nga Uri o Hinetuparimaunga 2005. Hamilton Gardens Entrance, New Zealand. Five huge …
Tire Art
Over 1 billion tires are manufactured annually, made of synthetic rubber, natural rubber, carbon black, polyester fabric, and steel wire. Tires stay in the environment a long time. Green-thinking …
Willow Tree Sculptures
Living willow structures or fences start with live cut rods or withies. Once inserted in the ground, they take root. Willow sculpture may use green wood but the rods are not planted, so the sculpture …
Coin Art
There's always something both startling and exhilarating about seeing an everyday object like a coin turned into art. The Best Coin Art Detail of Manhattan Mettle, below, by Ann Carrington. For more …
Succulent Art
Just a spritz of water here and there and succulents take care of themselves. These artistic sculptures utilize wireframes and other methods to keep succulents in place. Succulent Topiary, created …
Recycled Glass Art
Repurposed glass dishes become an apple tree.By Alison Fox. alisonsstainedglass.com Repurposed glass. "A Sprite's Garden" $595, 28 x 15"By Alison …
Fairy Houses
Supply a home to our ethereal friends in your backyard, in a park, or in your city apartment. Great fun with kids, as the activity is usually outside in nature, and sparks imagination and creative …
Omo Valley Tribes
Imagine growing up without artwork on the walls, minimal paper and no pens but surrounded by bodies, nature, colored minerals and all sorts of animals with amazing designs. The Ultimate Canvas: The …
Upcycling Dinner Plates And Old China
Reuse of old plates, china, porcelain, and dishes. Yvonne Ellen homeware. Yvonne paints or decals contemporary and quirky illustrations on vintage plates and other china. Each piece is original …
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Hundertwasser Paintings and Textiles
The Colorful Hundertwasser. No straight lines, please! Friedensreich Hundertwasser- Red Streets- amazon.co.uk Hundertwasser Poster- pic source: sanfchorn.wordpress.com "The work of the …
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Moss Art
Bringing out the beauty of this 350-million-year-old plant. Mud Maiden Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornall, England www.heligan.com Mud Maiden Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornall, …
Art From Old Books
Many old books simply get thrown out—even by libraries. Artists have found a better second life for unwanted books. Jonathan Callan of London - The Defrauder. joseebienvenugallery.com Jonathan …
Insect Hotel
What Is An Insect Hotel? Insect hotels are winter lodgings for your backyard crawling and flying bugs. Usually made of found or upcycled materials around your yard, these hotels consist of …