Artist Sarah Yakawonis uses a technique called quilling to craft complex anatomy art with paper. Quilling, as defined by Wikipedia: "The use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is wound around a quill to create a basic coil shape. The paper is glued at the tip and the coil shaped, these shaped coils are arranged to form flowers, leaves, and various ornamental patterns similar to ironwork."
Not only does this solar-powered cinema have all the trimmings of a great movie theater — ticket booth, brick façade, Ionic columns, popcorn machine, fancy art deco signage —, it is itself remarkably trim:
Choosing the right axe for you There are many choices and factors when it comes to buying a new electric guitar. Price, style, quality and comfort are major players.
What if you had a pizza made up with tons of tiny, little pizzas (20 to be exact!)? For all pizza lovers out there, that would be one magical, delicious work of art. And for all the art lovers out there, if you're looking to get into what makes this piece heady, check out the interview with artist John Riepenhoff.
Instructables user vmspionage demonstrates how to make a tiny bbq grill with an Altoids tin "powered by a standard-sized charcoal briquette and capable of cooking a full-size hot dog (cut down to size) or smaller hamburger patties with ease." Impressive design and execution. You Will Need:
Finally. A cross-over between Street Fighters and Tekken characters! It's actually two games, not just one. From the OP in the Neogaf Thread:
We love it when everyday material is used in a new and unexpected application. Cardboard is something most of us take completely for granted. We need it when we're moving, and that's about it. When Frank Gehry created the cardboard chair in 1972, he blew the minds of both the furniture and the design world. So strong. So durable. So fluid.
Here at WonderHowTo we're overflowing with top-notch origami tutorials. However, when it comes to the lesser known art of kirigami, we could always use a couple more enthusiasts. Kirigami is a form of origami that (unlike origami) involves making intricate cuts, and the results are often incredible.
Jeremy Wood has turned the normally mundane task of lawn mowing into an art process. For the past nine years, Wood kept his mother's yard perfectly manicured, tracking every single motorized lawnmower ride with a GPS, and then converting the data into "maps".
Kevin Mathieu of California offers this interactive ART piece for rent at kids or adult parties. Based on a US Postal Jeep, this LEGO jeep is equipped with LEGO surfaces throughout its shape to stick LEGO's to. After writing a 40 page art proposal LEGO gave Kevin 600 lbs of LEGOs, but he is still looking for more. So if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area be on the lookout for the LEGO JEEP.
"Magnetic fields are everywhere- you just can't see them." The science-inspired-art project, Magnetic Movie, by Semiconductor, demonstrates the imaginary "secret lives of invisible magnetic fields". Don't miss it - it's an amazing project. The magnetic fields are beautifully depicted. However, they are indeed imaginary.
Tats that Fly! Augmented Reality Skin Art
Amazing series of charcoal/graphite drawings and oil paintings by Hong Chun Zhang. "Twin Spirits are large charcoal hair drawings, self-portraits of my twin sister and me. I use long hair to exaggerate our major characteristic and as a metaphor to reveal something that is beyond the hair. These drawings are presented as scroll paintings in order to accentuate the length of the piece and the flow of long hair..."
With the advent of the iPad and large inexpensive monitors, movie posters have not only gone digital but they have gone moving as well. Now we are not talking a trailer, we are talking moving Key Art or what is now known as a Living Moving Poster. This term is similar to a motion graphic Title card that has a "Living Hold" which simply means, the title is resolved but there is still movement in the background and lighting effects. Here is the final results. These same guys are now pushing i...
Carly Waito's beautifully rendered oil paintings of minerals totally inspire me to pick up a brush and start painting.
Internet culture loves many things, but there are two web crazes in particular that always grab my attention: the notoriously addictive facebook game, Farmville, and the insane art of cake decorating.
Nick Cave is the Willy Wonka genius behind the extraordinarily imaginative "soundsuits" pictured below.
This creative street vendor has invented not only an innovative recipe, but also hand-built the cookware from bicycle wheels and scrap metal. Another example of Thai ingenuity and efficiency, which often expresses itself in the creation of delicious food.
Updos don't need to take much effort or look overly polished. This updo on the side of the head is as uniquely pretty as it is fast. Take two small sections of hair and fasten them in the back with bobby pins. Move all of the hair in the back to one side and loosely lift tendrils of hair and fasten them with bobby pins to create the desired look. For a more dramatic look, use a favorite decorative barrettes. Watch this video hair styling tutorial and learn how to create a sideways updo style ...
Give yourself a regal look by adopting one of future Princess Kate Middleton's hairstyles. This video will show you how to style your hair in the simple, elegant, fashion of Kate Middleton. You'll also learn the secret to wearing the classic hat called a Fascinator, also known as a "Bird." Get a royal hairstyle like Kate Middleton.
9GAG's infographic teaches us all sorts of conveniences and short cuts to daily life, urawaza style. Some aren't complete revelations (the first hanger trick below), but others are pretty cool (if they work!). A few I wouldn't mind trying:
Want to commemorate your recent trip to Spain with a professional slide show for family and friends? Then meet Flash CS4, your new BFF.
Add a fire-breathing behemoth to your paper-based bestiary. Make an easy, elegant paper dragon toy using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own dragons from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper dragons yourself, take a look! Create a simple origami dragon.
Do something fun with your kids this weekend and get their creative juices flowing with help from this arts & crafts tutorial! In this video, learn how to make a giant tissue paper flower with your kids. Perfect for a children's room or to decorate a wrapped present! Make giant tissue paper flowers with your kids.
This is a tutorial on how to make a $2.00 didgeridoo. Redneck style out of ABS pipe, this homemade musical instrument is a fun project. This is constructed using chemicals that are caustic and possibly harmful. Only practice in a well ventilated area. Build a homemade redneck PVC $2 didgeridoo.
Find out how Veronica Webb gets her booty of steel. It takes a good workout to look good and stay super model gorgeous. This Modelinia video shows you the workout that can get you as hot an ass as Veronica! Her workout partner shows you some capoeira moves, Brazil's martial art. Workout with supermodel Veronica Webb & capoeira.
Learn the art of beachy hair. Hair stylist Rick Farber demonstrates the steps for creating this soft, wavy look in this how-to video. The beauty of this hairdo is that it doesn't look done, just relaxed and sexy. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to get way Gisele inspired waves. Get sexy, wavy Gisele inspired hair.
Learn to create that perfectly undone style all the celebs wear on their hair. Jeanne San Diego, hair and makeup stylist, demonstrates the steps of this sexy, messy bun. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to pull hair up into a fast updo. Create a quick and easy updo hairstyle.
You don't need a special occasion like Halloween to revel in the retro glamour of Twiggy's coveted iconic look. This how-to video from makeup artist, Greg Arlt from MAC, shows how to master this mod look look. Watch this video makeup lesson and learn how to create this 60s Twiggy style makeup look. Apply a retro 60s Twiggy mod makeup look.
Want your room to have some Mosaic tile style? Check out this how-to video! With just a few sheets of paper and some glue you can transform a boring bedside table into a fabulous mosaic showpiece! Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a tiled mosaic. Make a tile mosaic.
Here is a great recipe for tandoori chicken that you can make at home. Follow along in this cooking how-to video as the Test Kitchen Chefs show you how to cook Indian style tandoori chicken. All you need is soaked skewers, chicken breasts, tandoori masala spice, and yogurt. Cook Indian tandoori chicken.
Make a dream catcher with things you can find around your house by following along with this how-to video! Join host Lisa Bleyaert as she shows you the steps to making this cool Native American piece of art! You will need a wire or thin branch, twine, beads, feathers, scissors, and the instructions in this video activity tutorial. Make a dream catcher.
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to replace an idler arm on an ("X" body style) 1973 Chevy Nova. If you are restoring a Chevy Nova or just need to fix the idler arms on the suspension, this tutorial shows you how. Replace an idler arm on a 1973 Chevy Nova.
This instructional video demonstrates how to make a Muppet style puppet. You will need markers, scissors, tape, a hot glue gun, spray paint, spare fabric and foam, and two ping pong balls for the eyes. Make a Muppet.
Make the best French fries right in your own home. Watch this how to video as Bon Appetit Magazine gives you tips on making the best homemade French fries. Serve them up European style with a little whole grain dipping aoili. Fry homemade twice-cooked French fries with aioli.
This video crocheting tutorial follows a pattern to make a small ball. It not only illustrates how to follow pattern directions, but it also shows how to use stitch markers, right vs. wrong side, stuffing, and binding off. Learn how to crochet in the Japanese amigurumi style by watching this instructional video. Crochet a Japanese amigurumi ball.
In this how to video, learn to play Latin salsa style riffs on the piano or keyboard. This piano lesson is ideal for beginner pianists.
Learn about a traditional northwest style of cooking with aromatic pieces of wood called planking. You'll create great seafood recipes. Plank grill seafood.
This great party martini can be made by the pitcher so you can enjoy your party, or serve it up virgin style for a refreshing drink. Any way you make it, the passion fruit martini is going to be good. Make a passion fruit martini.
Rick Sammon explores some of the color and style options you can use when applying a sketch filter in Photoshop. Use the sketch filter in Photoshop.
