Sunday 28 February 2016

Combination of Art and Mathematics

Dizzying Geometric GIFs by David Whyte


In 2011, Dublin-based physics student David Whyte began a Tumblr called Bees & Bombs where he posted humorous images and quirky GIFs of his own creation, borrowing heavily from videos and pop culture icons. One day he decided to start playing with Processing, a popular open source programming language designed to help create images, animation, and various computer interactions. His background in mathematics and physics greatly enhanced his understanding of motion and geometry and it wasn’t long before he was churning out some of the most popular animations shared on Tumblr.
Whyte’s minimalistic use of shapes and color places an increased emphasis on motion, and leaves one somewhat dumbstruck at how he conceives of each image. In a somewhat rare move he happens to be quite open about his methods and frequently posts source code and tips to help other artists. See much more of his work on Bees & Bombs.

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Saturday 20 February 2016

Urban Street Walls by Pantanio

Flowing Swarms of Animals on Urban Walls by Pantonio

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Portuguese street artist Antonio Correia aka Pantonio depicts fluid swarms of fish, birds, and other creatures as they interweave dramatically on the sides of buildings. His use of black and blue paint to form sinuous lines evoking water or muscle lends a distinct sense of motion to each piece as it cascades several stories down the sides of a building or through a room. The Lisbon-based artist often portrays creatures found in the Tagus river that flows through Portugal including sardines, cod, octopus, as well as ropes and boats. You can see more of Pantonio’s recent work on Global Street Art, or on Illusion.
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Thursday 18 February 2016

Mantras To Kick Your Confidence Into High Gear

10 Mantras To Kick Your Confidence Into High Gear


Confidence is the spark for your fire, the fuel for your rocket, the energy for your marathon run. Without self-confidence, you risk drifting through a life half-led. To truly be yourself and be happy with yourself, you need to develop self-confidence.
 
Confidence is not a set of rules or a blueprint – there is no “one-size-fits-all” confidence model. Confidence is a state of your mind. It comes from a sense of well-being, control over your lifestyle, acceptance of your body and your unique personality, and belief in your talents, skills, and experience.
 
Are you in control of your confidence? If you need a little boost, try these 10 mantras for size.
 

1. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined. ~Henry David Thoreau
2No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
3. With confidence, you have won before you have started. ~Marcus Garvey
4. Control your own destiny or someone else will. ~Jack Welch
5. Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. ~Bernard M. Baruch
6. Courageous and determined. Faithful and fearless. That is who you are and who you always have been. ~Sheri L. Dew
7. Saying no is one of the most powerful things that I can do for myself.
8. The antidote to fear is action.
9. If you want to improve your self-worth, stop giving other people the calculator. ~Tim Fargo
10. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. ~William Morrow
Positive thinking, mantras, positive self-talk, and self-confidence therapy can all help develop confidence. Look at all the things you have already achieved and focus on the big and small stuff that you are proud of. Make a list and pull it out to remind yourself how awesome you are. If you feel yourself lacking in confidence in certain situations, like job interviews, get training or experience until you are better equipped to handle the situation.
You gain confidence as you take action. Sitting back and worrying about your lack of confidence will not change anything. Taking one small step towards your goals will pay back big-time.
Confidence isn’t about never making mistakes; it is the ability to keep going and keep pushing forward. In the words of Samuel Beckett: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”

Monday 15 February 2016

Popsicle Stick DIYs which you gonna Love

19 Popsicle Stick DIYs That Are Actually Awesome


1. This hexagonal shelf for your most precious of knick knacks:

This hexagonal shelf for your most precious of knick knacks:
Jess / Make & Do Crew / Via makeanddocrew.com
Check out how to make one here.

2. This garland for all your important messages:

This garland for all your important messages:
M.J. / Pars Caeli / Via parscaeli.com
Learn to gild one for yourself here.

3. Cut up some minimalist earrings like these:

Cut up some minimalist earrings like these:
Baisley & Noir / Via baisleyandnoir.blogspot.com
Oh so modern. Check out the how-to Here.

4. Or get a bit edgier with these pointed studs:

Or get a bit edgier with these pointed studs:
Aki / Minted Strawberry / Via mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com
They almost resemble pencil points, no? Get the guide here.

5. Make your own sidewalk chalk that look freaking delicious:

Make your own sidewalk chalk that look freaking delicious:
Agnes Hsu / Via hellowonderful.co
Just don’t lick ‘em. Learn to make these here.

6. Pile some sticks into mini pallet coasters:

Pile some sticks into mini pallet coasters:
Andrew and Dennis / Crafty Lumberjacks / Via craftylumberjacks.blogspot.com
Perfect for your industrial strength cocktails. Check out how here.

7. Upcycle your sticks into some fun bracelets:

Upcycle your sticks into some fun bracelets:
Jessica Barst / Via bespangledjewelry.blogspot.com
The world of popsicle-based jewelry is your oyster. More inspiration here.

8. Create your own custom easel phone stand:

Create your own custom easel phone stand:
Aki / Minted Strawberry / Via bespangledjewelry.blogspot.com
Give your artsiest Instagrams the display they deserve. Get the step-by-step guide Here.

9. Warp some sticks into an elegant flower vase:

Warp some sticks into an elegant flower vase:
The Cheese Thief / Via thecheesethief.com
Popsicle sticks are surprisingly flexible when just wet enough. Learn this delicate science here.

10. Or into dainty wall hooks:

Or into dainty wall hooks:
Onel / Onelemon / Via onelmon.com
Complete with adorable felt butterflies and flowers! Learn to make them here.

11. Get a whole bunch and make your very own end table:

Get a whole bunch and make your very own end table:
Craig Wall / Via homelife.com.au
Take THAT, Anthropologie. Get the guide to making your own here.

12. Or hang them as a one-of-a-kind chandelier:

Or hang them as a one-of-a-kind chandelier:
Kate Pruitt / Via designsponge.com
Cheapest chandelier ever. Learn how to make it here.

13. This creative table is runner is ridiculously easy to make:

This creative table is runner is ridiculously easy to make:
Beverley Jenkins / Via allputtogether.com
And still classy AF. Make one on your own with help from here.

14. Or give your plates a glorious popsicle stick glow:

Or give your plates a glorious popsicle stick glow:
Carmen Taylor Rogge / Via theflairexchange.com
Use food coloring for an easy gradient effect. Check out how here.

15. Piece together a tiny and lovely frame for menu cards.

Piece together a tiny and lovely frame for menu cards.
Jenn / Build Basic / Via build-basic.com
Instantly up your hosting game. Get the simple steps here.

16. Feel the force with your own wookie birdhouse:

Feel the force with your own wookie birdhouse:
Make Great / Via makegreat.wordpress.com
Put an empty milk or juice carton to good use. Instructions here.

17. Re-create the popsicle effect with these summery postcards:

Re-create the popsicle effect with these summery postcards:
Sandra Denneler / Via sheknows.com
Or string them together into a yummy party garland. Learn to upcycle some pool noodles here.

18. Make your own set of uniquely designed magnets:

Brook / Pure and Noble / Viapureandnoble.blogspot.com
Brooke / Pure and Noble / Via pureandnoble.blogspot.com
 
As functional as they are fun. Get the simple instructions here.

19. Upgrade your pearls with this popsicle stick statement ring:

Upgrade your pearls with this popsicle stick statement ring:
Vickie / Adventures in Fashion / Via adventuresinfashion.ca
Simple elegance is always in style. Learn to make your own here.