Monday 31 August 2015

Cool Digital Art Paintings of Random People – A Fun Series by Julio Cesar

Cool Digital Art Paintings of Random People – A Fun Series by Julio Cesar

Brazilian artist Julio Cesar created a fun series of digital illustrations based on the photos of random people. His cheeky illustrations distinguish themselves through their vibrant colors and subtle lines. It looks as if his characters are about to come to life!

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Photo creditsbabiekinsmag.com

Thursday 27 August 2015

Watching This Little Boy Befriend Marmots Is Adorable

Watching This Little Boy Befriend Marmots Is Adorable

Alpine Marmots are famous for being shy around humans. But something magical happened when Matteo Walch took a trip to visit the Austrian Alps with his parents.
It all started about four years ago when Matteo took his first trip to the Alps. He met the adorable Marmots and immediately struck up a friendship.
No one quite knows how the little boy did it, but maybe it has something to do with being the same size as the creatures. These heart-warming pictures capture their playful interactions.
Every year that Matteo returns to the Marmots, they greet him with the same love and excitement.
“Their friendship has lasted for more than four years now," explains Matteo's dad.
"He loves those animals and they are not at all afraid of Matteo because he has a feeling towards them and they understand that. We go there every year now for two weeks - it’s amazing to watch the connection between a boy and his animal friends.”_





Monday 24 August 2015

BANKSY’S DISMALAND: TAKE A FIRST LOOK INSIDE NIGHTMARE VERSION OF DISNEYLAND

BANKSY’S DISMALAND: TAKE A FIRST LOOK INSIDE NIGHTMARE VERSION OF DISNEYLAND

If “Dismaland” sounds like a nightmare version of Disneyland to you, then you’d be right. The “bemusement” park is the work of notorious street artist Banksy, and the 2.5 acre site opens today in the UK. The secret project, which was unveiled Thursday and is located in the abandoned Tropicana swimming resort in Weston-super-Mare, features theme-park attractions with a dark twist, along with work by Banksy and 50 other artists from around the world. “Dismaland” admission costs £3 and will run only for 5 weeks. The official brochure describes it in the following manner:
“Are you looking for an alternative to the soulless sugar-coated banality of the average family day out? Or just somewhere cheaper. Then this is the place for you—a chaotic new world where you can escape from mindless escapism. Instead of a burger stall, we have a museum. In place of a gift shop we have a library, well, we have a gift shop as well…This event contains adult themes, distressing imagery, extended use of strobe lighting, smoke effects and swearing. The following items are strictly prohibited: knives, spraycans, illegal drugs, and lawyers from the Walt Disney corporation.”

Dismaland is a nightmare version of Disneyland or a “family theme park unsuitable for children”

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

It was built secretly by street-artist Bansky over the Tropicana swimming pool in the English resort town of Weston-super-Mare

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

“I loved the Tropicana as a kid, so getting to throw these doors open again is a real honour” said Banksy

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

“I guess you’d say it’s a theme park whose big theme is ‘theme parks should have bigger themes”

Image credits: Yui Mok—PA Photos

Both small and large works can be found on the site

Image credits: Yui Mok—PA Photos

The park will feature amusements with a dark twist, along with artwork by Banksy and 50 other artists from around the world

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

“I banned any imagery of Mickey Mouse from the site,” he said

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

“It’s a showcase for the best artists I could imagine”

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

Entering the park will require visitors to endure an oppressive screening process

Image credits: Yui Mok—PA Photos

Exiting “Dismaland” will also be difficult

Image credits: Yui Mok—PA Photos

Instead of getting your portrait sketched, you’ll have the option of having the back of your head drawn

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

Dismaland, “Contains uneven floor surfaces, extensive use of strobe lighting, imagery unsuitable for small children and swearing”

Image credits: Yui Mok—PA Photos

“The following are strictly prohibited in the Park: spray paint, marker pens, knives and legal representatives of the Walt Disney Corporation”

Image credits: Yui Mok—PA Photos

The official brochure states, “Are you looking for an alternative to the soulless sugar-coated banality of the average family day out? Or just somewhere cheaper”

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

“Then this is the place for you—a chaotic new world where you can escape from mindless escapism. Instead of a burger stall, we have a museum”

Image credits: Christopher Jobson

“In place of a gift shop we have a library, well, we have a gift shop as well”

Image credits: Yui Mok—PA Photos

Saturday 22 August 2015

7 Social Hacks For Manipulating People

7 Social Hacks For Manipulating People:


1. Whenever someone is angry and confrontational, stand next to them instead of in front of them. You won’t appear as so much of a threat, and they eventually calm down.

2. Open with “I need your help.” People don’t like the guilt of not helping someoneout. When asking for a favor from someone, begin your request by saying “I need your help.” It greatly increases your chances of getting that favor done. 


3. Rephrase what the other person says and repeat it back to them. This makes them think you’re listening and really interested in what they’re saying. It makes them feel validated. Obviously, you don’t want to overdo this.

4. If you want someone to agree with you, nod while you talk.This gets the other person to nod too, and they begin to subconsciously think they agree with you.

5. If someone doesn’t like you, ask to borrow a pencil. It is a small enough favor that they won’t say no, and it gets them to like you more.

6. Fold your arms to determine interest. If someone is observing you, they will likely mimic you. Fold your arms, and see if they do it, too. 


7. Repeat a person’s name many times during a conversation. It helps you remember it, and makes them like you more.

Monday 17 August 2015

The Origins of Monsters: Jeremy Pailler's Nightmare Water Colors

The Origins of Monsters: Jeremy Pailler's Nightmare Water Colors

The past of every monster from horror films hides the secret of its evil origins. Where do the darkest heroes come from ? What ancient magic resides in them ? The "Horror Genesis" collection explores these stories from a poetic point of view. More pictures are to come on jeremypailler.com                                                                                                       Jérémy Pailler is a french illustrator and animation filmmaker. His first animated short film, Gerdas Vej, has been screened in multiple film festivals in the world and won prizes from Venezuela and the United States. He proposes a singular mix between his practice of ink painting and his taste for animated narrative forms. He also works on a fine art PHD in a laboratory in Toulouse. He lives in Limoges where he works as an independent illustrator and graphic designer for the past two years.