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Tomi Um: The Illustrator Behind New York City’s Iconic Casper Mattress Ad
Source Design You Trust Tomi Um is a Brooklyn-based illustrator who has made a name for herself in the advertising industry with her unmistakable illustrations. Her work can be found in some of the most popular ads throughout the New York City subway, including the beloved Casper Mattress ads. More: Instagram But her talent doesn’t…
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The Rise of Original Paint, Rust, and Patina: How Volkswagen Fanatics are Embracing the Unrestored Look
Source Design You Trust In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the automotive world towards cars with original paint, rust, and patina. This change in perception, which initially took hold within the global Volkswagen community, has led to a growing interest in cars that are not fully restored, but instead maintain their…
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This Artist Creates Tiny Worlds Inside Walnut Shells
Source Design You Trust According to Kristina Loginova: “Hello, friends! It’s been a long time since I published, and a lot has changed. Most importantly, I created a lot of new works that I want to share, and I also moved to another country and opened my new store in Armenia! Also one of the…
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Nighttime Reveals the Inner Vitality of Reskate’s Dynamic Glow-in-the-Dark Murals
Source Colossal Nighttime view of “Eulalia” (2022-23), Mérida, Extremadura, Spain. All images © Reskate Studio, shared with permission By day, Reskate Studio’s bold, deceptively simple murals outline the forms of rope, a mountain, or a dog in a neutral palette. When the sun sets, though, an entirely new image emerges from within the unassuming motif.…
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Delicate Stained Glass Butterflies and Moths Flit and Flutter with Illuminated Colors
Source Colossal All images © Melanie, shared with permission From her home studio in the Netherlands, artist Melanie solders vivid stained glass renditions of monarchs, peacock butterflies, and Spanish moon moths. She first scours etymological sources for information on colors, vein placements, and antennae, then sketches a pattern for tracing and cutting the fragile material…
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Diana Beltran Herrera’s Amazing Paper Creations
Source Design You Trust Diana Beltran is a visionary artist whose paper artistry is captivating global audiences. Her stunning creations, which feature intricate designs of birds, animals, insects and flowers, showcase the beauty of nature as well as the incredible potential of paper as a medium for art. Her work has been featured in galleries…
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Eye-Catching Surreal and Folk-Inspired Mask Sculptures by Kristen Egan
Source Design You Trust Kristen Egan’s mixed media sculptures are a delightfully surreal sight to behold. With wood, clay, paper, acrylic paints and more, Egan creates captivating masks that are both unexpected and full of mystery. She juxtaposes vibrant colors and intricate detailing with raw or weathered textures, conveying a whimsical narrative that draws attention…
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Magnificent Microcosms: Captivating Images of Imperiled Insects
Source Design You Trust The Rocky Mountain locust Billions of Rocky Mountain Locusts, known as Melanoplus spretus, used to flock to the Great Plains in large numbers until the late 1800s. After this, the swarms stopped appearing and the locusts have not been seen since 1902. In an effort to raise awareness of the beauty…
