David S, Author at PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:15:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 You Gotta See These Adorable Star Wars Cookies https://playjunkie.com/you-gotta-see-these-adorable-star-wars-cookies/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 06:00:16 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33471 We all love delicious cookies as they have the magic power to cheer us up and calm us down even in the most stressful times. They may come in any form and shape, and we will still love them because they are so damn tasty.   Jenn Fujikawa is a gifted woman that makes some of the most […]

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We all love delicious cookies as they have the magic power to cheer us up and calm us down even in the most stressful times. They may come in any form and shape, and we will still love them because they are so damn tasty.  

Jenn Fujikawa is a gifted woman that makes some of the most amazing cookies ever. Fujikawa is a journalist who also has a passion for baking and regularly shares her recipes on her Instagram profile, along with cute pictures of the freshly baked cookies. Even though she makes all types of cookies, her most famous are the ones with the Star Wars theme.  

It comes as no surprise since Star Wars is one of the most famous franchises ever, and the last movies have made them even more popular. Forget about the Pumpkin Spice Latte because now you can have Pumpkin Spice Palpatines. And who wouldn’t want a Baby Yoda cookie? You can also treat yourself with the Stromtrooper delicacies before you turn to the dark side.  

Fijukawa also creates cookies with Ariel, Mickey Mouse, and many other popular characters, so check out her Instagram profile for an infusion of inspiration for your next batch!  

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Muse – The Device That Makes Meditation Easier Than Ever https://playjunkie.com/muse-the-device-that-makes-meditation-easier-than-ever/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:14:17 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33501 Almost everyone on this planet has made some kind of a New Year’s resolution, and many of those lists feature the desire to devote more time to ourselves and our mental health. Well, Santa may not be real, but what’s real is the existence of one practical device that might give you a helping hand […]

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Almost everyone on this planet has made some kind of a New Year’s resolution, and many of those lists feature the desire to devote more time to ourselves and our mental health. Well, Santa may not be real, but what’s real is the existence of one practical device that might give you a helping hand on your path to self-improvement.   

Muse is a device that looks a lot like a headband, but its magic power is that it can provide neurofeedback in real-time during meditation. Even though this sounds complicated, the tool is pretty easy to use. You put the device on your head, just like a headband, with the sensors touching your forehead. Then, you play whatever music you like to meditate on, or you can enjoy in the unique sounds offered by Muse via their mobile app.  

As you try to control your thought process, Muse will measure the activity of your brain and find out if your mind is active or calm. For you to recognize the state of your mind, the Muse will translate the information that it received into weather sounds, and you can review your mind activity after every session.   

Are you ready to train your mind? Order your Muse as soon as possible! 

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Miss Wondersmith’s Art is a True Hidden Treasure https://playjunkie.com/miss-wondersmiths-art-is-a-true-hidden-treasure/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:08:29 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33467 Stumbling upon treasure buried in the ground during a picnic sounds like a nice beginning of a fairy tale. But what if it happened in reality? Walking down the woods and tripping over a mysterious ceramic object buried next to a stone – doesn’t it sound exciting? Miss Wondersmith is making this come true for people! She […]

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Stumbling upon treasure buried in the ground during a picnic sounds like a nice beginning of a fairy tale. But what if it happened in reality? Walking down the woods and tripping over a mysterious ceramic object buried next to a stone – doesn’t it sound exciting? Miss Wondersmith is making this come true for people! She is hosting free magical events for her guests, and she has been doing it for several years now.  

Everything began when she threw a surprise party for complete strangers, which resulted in a huge success. First, she hid invitations in the woods and created artistic vessels for food and drinks. This experience was amazing, and she started to organize similar events more often.  

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Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! ✨ My, what a year 2019 was… I don't think I have ever felt more passionate and engaged with my work, nor have I ever struggled with my health quite so much. This year I had two (and a half) surgeries, was hospitalized once for a week, had about 6 ER visits, and have spent an awful lot of time in bed recovering through it all. Honestly, I am deeply grateful to be alive, there were more than a couple of nights I thought I wouldn’t make it. This year I ALSO found more ways to engage with people, through magazines like @faeriemagazine @plants_are_magic @witchologymag and more! ✨ I am also extremely grateful for the community that has formed around all I do – this has got to be one of the most compassionate, kind, engaged, and creative groups on the web. 💚 The generous support of my medical expenses has completely blown me away this year – I have no idea where I would be without all of you rooting for me. (And I am still getting support from @wildfoodlove and the bevy of generous artists who have collaborated to create a gorgeous calendar to help me raise funds.) It's pretty remarkable to think back over the complexities and details of this last year. I am hoping that 2020 brings me the health I need to get back into the woods I love so much and continue sharing wonder with all of you in some new and exciting ways! I have some big (and rather crazy) news to share soon, so stay posted! Just working out a few of the little details now 💚 I hope this year brings all of you more magic, joy, and wonder! . ✨✨✨ . #bestnine #happynewyear #reflections #newsurprises #thewondersmith #misswondersmith #gratitude

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Now, she has decided to share with us the pieces of her wonderful art online, and the plan for the future is to be able to give away her pieces. She is looking forward to being able to share her art with those who are in need of comfort.   

Check out the amazing collection of artsy pieces created by Miss Wondersmith, and if you are interested in more, visit her Instagram or Patreon page!  

Enjoy!  

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I’m still slowly working away at my Messengers Series! I have been using a teensy paintbrush to paint on my various colors of underglaze. I do each part in three coats to ensure full coverage, then add more texture and details. I can finish painting about one set on a good day, so getting all twelve done will definitely take some time! Once I finish with all of them, they will be fired again to set the underglaze. Then I will paint more details, emphasize the lines, and apply a couple kinds of glaze. After that, one final finishing touch ✨ I only fire most of my pieces twice, but I really want to get a good depth in these illustrations so I am giving this set special treatment! The colors right now are an approximation – the true colors will show up after firing when the organic pigments burn out and the mineral pigments are transformed by heat. (That’s why test tiles are so important!) This is highly-detailed work requiring a lot of concentration (I even wear a headlamp while painting inside the goblets so I can see better to make everything more accurate) but you know what? I kind of love it. 😉 Thanks for following along and I will be sure to post some comparisons with every firing! 💕 Which one of these is speaking to you the most? . ✨✨✨ . #messengersseries #thewondersmith #misswondersmith #functionalart #ceramicdesogn #wip #workinprogress #potsinaction #ceramicprocess #claybuddies

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In case you missed it… I made a pretty big announcement yesterday!: I want to start giving my art away! Once I reach a monthly goal on patreon that will cover my living expenses, I will no longer need to sell my art to supplement my income. Instead, I'm picturing real-life treasure hunts, special hints for my patrons, and surprise challenges for the people that help to support me! Head to facebook.com/thewondersmith to find a Bored Panda article about what I'm up to 😉 Here's an excerpt: "Why give it all away? Because I want to believe in a world where buried treasure and secret clues exist, and the best way to make that happen is to make them myself. Because I want my artwork to be accessible to people of all social classes, not just the wealthy, and I don’t like thinking of my creativity as a transaction. Because I want the creations that I put my heart and soul into to bring wonder into someone else’s life. Because several brushes with death have made me appreciate the magic of this world and given me a new perspective about why I fought to stay alive. Because I am Miss Wondersmith, and spreading wonder is my life’s purpose." I am so freaking excited. I hope hope hope I can meet this goal and be free to add more wonder to the world! This is one example of what might just be buried in a chest somewhere special… If this resonates with you and you'd like to help me make it happen (while receiving other rewards for your contribution as well), just head to Patreon.com/thewondersmith This world is just so full of magic. 😍 . ✨✨✨ . #makingmagic #sharingwonder #artabandonment #reallifetreasurehunt #treasurehunt #magic #wonder #thewondersmith #misswondersmith #ceramicart #functionalart #handsculpted #seaurchin #teaset #buriedtreasure

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Unique Valentine’s Day Cards That Will Melt Your Heart https://playjunkie.com/unique-valentines-day-cards-that-will-melt-your-heart/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:06 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33469 Love is all around us, and we need to celebrate it every day. Even though we try to show our close ones how much we love them, there is that one day in the year when we show it in every way possible. Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it is time […]

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Love is all around us, and we need to celebrate it every day. Even though we try to show our close ones how much we love them, there is that one day in the year when we show it in every way possible. Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it is time to choose a lovely gift for your significant other.  

The gift doesn’t have to be expensive; it needs to show how well you know each other. Romantic dinner for two followed by your favorite movie, a box of chocolates in which you will enjoy together, and a simple card with few carefully chosen words are more than enough for you lovebirds. And we just found the perfect cards for the occasion! 

PJ McQuade is an artist who makes unusual Valentine’s Day cards by incorporating well-known phrases and lines by famous books, movies, and comics. Tell your partner that he’s “your precious” just like the infamous Gollum would say, or that you want to rule the galaxy together by using Kylo Ren as your messenger. 

Take a look at some of these creative cards and be sure that they will earn you extra points in your partner’s heart!  

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Snape Vday cards now avail thru my shop. ALWAYS.

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Self-taught Artist Makes Portraits of Celebrities as Disney Characters https://playjunkie.com/self-taught-artist-makes-portraits-of-celebrities-as-disney-characters/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:08:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33468 We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will […]

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We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will come true. As time goes by, these stories are transformed from animated movies to remakes with actual actors on screen, carefully chosen to portray our childhood heroes as authentically as possible.   

André Manguba is a visual artist currently located in Manila who found inspiration in pop culture and Disney’s movies. As a self-taught artist, he posts his works on his Instagram profile and has over 234 thousand followers who admire his work. He successfully transforms celebrities into Disney characters, and we must admit they look fantastic!   

André loves drawing portraits, but he also likes to challenge himself by going one step forward and thinking outside the box as he tries to add more elements to his drawings. His fans love his work that features Taylor Swift as Cinderella, Billie Eilish as Alice, and many more! 

Check out his amazing portraits!   

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Heart-Touching Comics That May Make You Cry https://playjunkie.com/heart-touching-comics-that-may-make-you-cry/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:15:12 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33470 We are all used to (or at least want) happy books and comics, cheerful feel-good movies, and animated films with a happy end, but what happens with the literary and on-screen representations of the bad stuff in our life? It’s sporadic to find a comic that is made out only of tragedy because almost every […]

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We are all used to (or at least want) happy books and comics, cheerful feel-good movies, and animated films with a happy end, but what happens with the literary and on-screen representations of the bad stuff in our life? It’s sporadic to find a comic that is made out only of tragedy because almost every comic has a happy ending.  

But the comics that we want to show you today are a bit different. They all deal with tragic events, and they manage to touch the very core of your heart and may even make a tear come to your eye.  

Tum Natakorn Ulit is a 27-year-old artist who expresses his feelings through comics. He is from Bangkok, Thailand, and he managed to captivate the hearts of people from all around the world. His unique stories with unexpected endings have brought many people to tears and even made some of them rethink their life choices. You may say that they’re just simple comics, but they all come with an important message at the end. The artist gets his inspiration from his own life experiences, and turning them into universally understandable comics is a way for him to express his feelings. 

Waste no more time and check out his artwork!  

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And they all lived happily ever after?

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Only God(zilla) knows.

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My precious…

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Our journey (ep.3)

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Lovely Ocean-Themed Tables By Jared Davis and Rivka Wilkins https://playjunkie.com/lovely-ocean-themed-tables-by-jared-davis-and-rivka-wilkins/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:24:03 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33516 Very often, art is a product of one person’s skills and imagination, but sometimes it’s just good to have a partner and dive into the creative process together. Jared Davis and Rivka Wilkins are partners in art, creating amazing tables that look ocean-washed. Wilkins is originally an artist, while Davis is a woodworker, and they […]

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Very often, art is a product of one person’s skills and imagination, but sometimes it’s just good to have a partner and dive into the creative process together.

Jared Davis and Rivka Wilkins are partners in art, creating amazing tables that look ocean-washed. Wilkins is originally an artist, while Davis is a woodworker, and they collaborate on a shared project resulting in these mesmerizing tables. Their cooperation is living proof that good teamwork can result in amazing and inspiring products.   

The process of creating these tables begins with Davis making a giant walnut table of reclaimed wood so that Wilkins can let her imagination go wild with it. Wilkins is very inspired by water and the ocean, and she loved how Davis’ pieces of wood have layers made of resin, which remind her of the ocean shore.  

Davis was the one to reach out to Wilkins after he saw her work on Instagram, and after the initial success, they decided to continue the collaboration.   

If you want to buy the tables, you can find them on both artists’ Etsy shops, and to check them out, just scroll through the photos below!  

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Blogger Encourages Women to Dress Like Celebrities – No Matter Their Size https://playjunkie.com/blogger-encourages-women-to-dress-like-celebrities-no-matter-their-size/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:19:39 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33510 “As women, we are perfectly imperfect” – these are the words that Katie Sturino employs to begin the story about her beauty brand Megababe.    Pretty much like every woman that ever lived, Katie used to be very concerned about her body. She carefully tried to maintain her size 12 for years, but a significant change was […]

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“As women, we are perfectly imperfect” – these are the words that Katie Sturino employs to begin the story about her beauty brand Megababe.   

Pretty much like every woman that ever lived, Katie used to be very concerned about her body. She carefully tried to maintain her size 12 for years, but a significant change was ahead of her. She separated from her husband about three years ago, and that led to gaining a lot of weight, even though she was working out. She eventually ended up adding 60 pounds on her body – but she loved it.  

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She is now size 16, and she enjoys it, so now she is on a mission to show that no matter your size, you can look and feel fantastic. To achieve that, she uses her Instagram profile, where she posts pictures of herself and celebrities side by side, wearing the same outfit. You can see that she looks astonishing and that her self-confidence is on a high level, and she looks genuinely happy. She shares her tips and tricks on her site, where you can also find products like antiperspirants for your body and even socks!   

Check out this amazing woman and her Instagram profile!  

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Robert Nava’s Absurd Paintings Will Win Your Heart https://playjunkie.com/robert-navas-absurd-paintings-will-win-your-heart/ Sat, 09 Nov 2019 06:00:30 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=29539 Robert Nava is a painter based in Brooklyn, New York, whose amazing paintings we decided to share with you today. We love his works for their childish character, applied to subjects such as primordial monsters and myths. There is a perfect balance between seriousness and childlike play in his art, and that is truly refreshing.   Before opening his own art studio in […]

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Robert Nava is a painter based in Brooklyn, New York, whose amazing paintings we decided to share with you today. We love his works for their childish character, applied to subjects such as primordial monsters and myths. There is a perfect balance between seriousness and childlike play in his art, and that is truly refreshing.  

Before opening his own art studio in Brooklyn, Nava graduated from Yale University. He says that he draws his inspiration from looking at ancient art such as Sumerian, Egyptian or Mayan creations. He says that old artworks have a big impact and carry a lot of mystery. His works are focused on creating new myths that will amaze and entertain, full of monsters, angels and ghosts.  

His first idol was Van Gogh, an artist whose sheer fearlessness, as well as color application techniques, left Nava fascinated. The best art advice he ever received was from his first-grade art teacher: “there are no mistakes.” 

Just one glance at Nava’s art will show you how freely he experiments with colors and patterns, and how much effort he puts into conserving the child in him. His works can be found on Instagram, where 24k people follow his artistic progress. Check out some of them in the pictures below! 

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#redarchangel 👼🔥🔥🔥🗡

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Check Out the Amazing Nature-Inspired Embroidery https://playjunkie.com/check-out-the-amazing-nature-inspired-embroidery/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:43:51 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=29321 Nature is probably the most inspiring artistic muse. Paintings, photographs and in this case embroidery, can be so mesmerizing in the artists’ attempts to reproduce or fit their works with natural elements.   Diana Yevtukh is a Ukranian surreal textile artist and painter whose art pieces have jumped out of a standard hoop.   She produces embroidery implemented in […]

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Nature is probably the most inspiring artistic muse. Paintings, photographs and in this case embroidery, can be so mesmerizing in the artists’ attempts to reproduce or fit their works with natural elements.  

Diana Yevtukh is a Ukranian surreal textile artist and painter whose art pieces have jumped out of a standard hoop.  

She produces embroidery implemented in natural crevices of trees and the results are amazing, creating hypnotizing patterns and motifs which blend perfectly with natural elements. One is portraying an all-knowing eye in bright tones looking from a tree hollow, and there’s another one with an embroidered human heart inside an ailing tree. There is also one with a floral pattern inside the tree’s large crevice.  

Apart from this, she’s also creating fluid paintings inspired by natural landscapes, using small and round barges. She abstractly paints them using pastel and natural colors. Then she takes photos of these small paintings placed in front of landscapes they were inspired with. The results are beautiful.  

Yevtukh says that she doesn’t like to categorize her art. She draws her inspiration from the world around her and combines all sorts of materials and techniques. Her main mission is to fulfill her surroundings with beauty.  

Scroll a bit to see her magnificent works! 

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We all love delicious cookies as they have the magic power to cheer us up and calm us down even in the most stressful times. They may come in any form and shape, and we will still love them because they are so damn tasty.  

Jenn Fujikawa is a gifted woman that makes some of the most amazing cookies ever. Fujikawa is a journalist who also has a passion for baking and regularly shares her recipes on her Instagram profile, along with cute pictures of the freshly baked cookies. Even though she makes all types of cookies, her most famous are the ones with the Star Wars theme.  

It comes as no surprise since Star Wars is one of the most famous franchises ever, and the last movies have made them even more popular. Forget about the Pumpkin Spice Latte because now you can have Pumpkin Spice Palpatines. And who wouldn’t want a Baby Yoda cookie? You can also treat yourself with the Stromtrooper delicacies before you turn to the dark side.  

Fijukawa also creates cookies with Ariel, Mickey Mouse, and many other popular characters, so check out her Instagram profile for an infusion of inspiration for your next batch!  

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Muse – The Device That Makes Meditation Easier Than Ever https://playjunkie.com/muse-the-device-that-makes-meditation-easier-than-ever/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:14:17 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33501 Almost everyone on this planet has made some kind of a New Year’s resolution, and many of those lists feature the desire to devote more time to ourselves and our mental health. Well, Santa may not be real, but what’s real is the existence of one practical device that might give you a helping hand […]

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Almost everyone on this planet has made some kind of a New Year’s resolution, and many of those lists feature the desire to devote more time to ourselves and our mental health. Well, Santa may not be real, but what’s real is the existence of one practical device that might give you a helping hand on your path to self-improvement.   

Muse is a device that looks a lot like a headband, but its magic power is that it can provide neurofeedback in real-time during meditation. Even though this sounds complicated, the tool is pretty easy to use. You put the device on your head, just like a headband, with the sensors touching your forehead. Then, you play whatever music you like to meditate on, or you can enjoy in the unique sounds offered by Muse via their mobile app.  

As you try to control your thought process, Muse will measure the activity of your brain and find out if your mind is active or calm. For you to recognize the state of your mind, the Muse will translate the information that it received into weather sounds, and you can review your mind activity after every session.   

Are you ready to train your mind? Order your Muse as soon as possible! 

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Miss Wondersmith’s Art is a True Hidden Treasure https://playjunkie.com/miss-wondersmiths-art-is-a-true-hidden-treasure/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:08:29 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33467 Stumbling upon treasure buried in the ground during a picnic sounds like a nice beginning of a fairy tale. But what if it happened in reality? Walking down the woods and tripping over a mysterious ceramic object buried next to a stone – doesn’t it sound exciting? Miss Wondersmith is making this come true for people! She […]

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Stumbling upon treasure buried in the ground during a picnic sounds like a nice beginning of a fairy tale. But what if it happened in reality? Walking down the woods and tripping over a mysterious ceramic object buried next to a stone – doesn’t it sound exciting? Miss Wondersmith is making this come true for people! She is hosting free magical events for her guests, and she has been doing it for several years now.  

Everything began when she threw a surprise party for complete strangers, which resulted in a huge success. First, she hid invitations in the woods and created artistic vessels for food and drinks. This experience was amazing, and she started to organize similar events more often.  

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Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! ✨ My, what a year 2019 was… I don't think I have ever felt more passionate and engaged with my work, nor have I ever struggled with my health quite so much. This year I had two (and a half) surgeries, was hospitalized once for a week, had about 6 ER visits, and have spent an awful lot of time in bed recovering through it all. Honestly, I am deeply grateful to be alive, there were more than a couple of nights I thought I wouldn’t make it. This year I ALSO found more ways to engage with people, through magazines like @faeriemagazine @plants_are_magic @witchologymag and more! ✨ I am also extremely grateful for the community that has formed around all I do – this has got to be one of the most compassionate, kind, engaged, and creative groups on the web. 💚 The generous support of my medical expenses has completely blown me away this year – I have no idea where I would be without all of you rooting for me. (And I am still getting support from @wildfoodlove and the bevy of generous artists who have collaborated to create a gorgeous calendar to help me raise funds.) It's pretty remarkable to think back over the complexities and details of this last year. I am hoping that 2020 brings me the health I need to get back into the woods I love so much and continue sharing wonder with all of you in some new and exciting ways! I have some big (and rather crazy) news to share soon, so stay posted! Just working out a few of the little details now 💚 I hope this year brings all of you more magic, joy, and wonder! . ✨✨✨ . #bestnine #happynewyear #reflections #newsurprises #thewondersmith #misswondersmith #gratitude

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Now, she has decided to share with us the pieces of her wonderful art online, and the plan for the future is to be able to give away her pieces. She is looking forward to being able to share her art with those who are in need of comfort.   

Check out the amazing collection of artsy pieces created by Miss Wondersmith, and if you are interested in more, visit her Instagram or Patreon page!  

Enjoy!  

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I’m still slowly working away at my Messengers Series! I have been using a teensy paintbrush to paint on my various colors of underglaze. I do each part in three coats to ensure full coverage, then add more texture and details. I can finish painting about one set on a good day, so getting all twelve done will definitely take some time! Once I finish with all of them, they will be fired again to set the underglaze. Then I will paint more details, emphasize the lines, and apply a couple kinds of glaze. After that, one final finishing touch ✨ I only fire most of my pieces twice, but I really want to get a good depth in these illustrations so I am giving this set special treatment! The colors right now are an approximation – the true colors will show up after firing when the organic pigments burn out and the mineral pigments are transformed by heat. (That’s why test tiles are so important!) This is highly-detailed work requiring a lot of concentration (I even wear a headlamp while painting inside the goblets so I can see better to make everything more accurate) but you know what? I kind of love it. 😉 Thanks for following along and I will be sure to post some comparisons with every firing! 💕 Which one of these is speaking to you the most? . ✨✨✨ . #messengersseries #thewondersmith #misswondersmith #functionalart #ceramicdesogn #wip #workinprogress #potsinaction #ceramicprocess #claybuddies

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In case you missed it… I made a pretty big announcement yesterday!: I want to start giving my art away! Once I reach a monthly goal on patreon that will cover my living expenses, I will no longer need to sell my art to supplement my income. Instead, I'm picturing real-life treasure hunts, special hints for my patrons, and surprise challenges for the people that help to support me! Head to facebook.com/thewondersmith to find a Bored Panda article about what I'm up to 😉 Here's an excerpt: "Why give it all away? Because I want to believe in a world where buried treasure and secret clues exist, and the best way to make that happen is to make them myself. Because I want my artwork to be accessible to people of all social classes, not just the wealthy, and I don’t like thinking of my creativity as a transaction. Because I want the creations that I put my heart and soul into to bring wonder into someone else’s life. Because several brushes with death have made me appreciate the magic of this world and given me a new perspective about why I fought to stay alive. Because I am Miss Wondersmith, and spreading wonder is my life’s purpose." I am so freaking excited. I hope hope hope I can meet this goal and be free to add more wonder to the world! This is one example of what might just be buried in a chest somewhere special… If this resonates with you and you'd like to help me make it happen (while receiving other rewards for your contribution as well), just head to Patreon.com/thewondersmith This world is just so full of magic. 😍 . ✨✨✨ . #makingmagic #sharingwonder #artabandonment #reallifetreasurehunt #treasurehunt #magic #wonder #thewondersmith #misswondersmith #ceramicart #functionalart #handsculpted #seaurchin #teaset #buriedtreasure

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Unique Valentine’s Day Cards That Will Melt Your Heart https://playjunkie.com/unique-valentines-day-cards-that-will-melt-your-heart/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:06 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33469 Love is all around us, and we need to celebrate it every day. Even though we try to show our close ones how much we love them, there is that one day in the year when we show it in every way possible. Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it is time […]

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Love is all around us, and we need to celebrate it every day. Even though we try to show our close ones how much we love them, there is that one day in the year when we show it in every way possible. Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it is time to choose a lovely gift for your significant other.  

The gift doesn’t have to be expensive; it needs to show how well you know each other. Romantic dinner for two followed by your favorite movie, a box of chocolates in which you will enjoy together, and a simple card with few carefully chosen words are more than enough for you lovebirds. And we just found the perfect cards for the occasion! 

PJ McQuade is an artist who makes unusual Valentine’s Day cards by incorporating well-known phrases and lines by famous books, movies, and comics. Tell your partner that he’s “your precious” just like the infamous Gollum would say, or that you want to rule the galaxy together by using Kylo Ren as your messenger. 

Take a look at some of these creative cards and be sure that they will earn you extra points in your partner’s heart!  

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Self-taught Artist Makes Portraits of Celebrities as Disney Characters https://playjunkie.com/self-taught-artist-makes-portraits-of-celebrities-as-disney-characters/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:08:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33468 We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will […]

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We’ve all grown up with Disney’s animated movies, and they have left a significant mark on us all. The fairytales displayed on our screens have hooked us all, and most of us have been a part of gatherings with friends where we imagined that someday, we’d have a chance to make our romantic dreams will come true. As time goes by, these stories are transformed from animated movies to remakes with actual actors on screen, carefully chosen to portray our childhood heroes as authentically as possible.   

André Manguba is a visual artist currently located in Manila who found inspiration in pop culture and Disney’s movies. As a self-taught artist, he posts his works on his Instagram profile and has over 234 thousand followers who admire his work. He successfully transforms celebrities into Disney characters, and we must admit they look fantastic!   

André loves drawing portraits, but he also likes to challenge himself by going one step forward and thinking outside the box as he tries to add more elements to his drawings. His fans love his work that features Taylor Swift as Cinderella, Billie Eilish as Alice, and many more! 

Check out his amazing portraits!   

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Heart-Touching Comics That May Make You Cry https://playjunkie.com/heart-touching-comics-that-may-make-you-cry/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:15:12 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33470 We are all used to (or at least want) happy books and comics, cheerful feel-good movies, and animated films with a happy end, but what happens with the literary and on-screen representations of the bad stuff in our life? It’s sporadic to find a comic that is made out only of tragedy because almost every […]

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We are all used to (or at least want) happy books and comics, cheerful feel-good movies, and animated films with a happy end, but what happens with the literary and on-screen representations of the bad stuff in our life? It’s sporadic to find a comic that is made out only of tragedy because almost every comic has a happy ending.  

But the comics that we want to show you today are a bit different. They all deal with tragic events, and they manage to touch the very core of your heart and may even make a tear come to your eye.  

Tum Natakorn Ulit is a 27-year-old artist who expresses his feelings through comics. He is from Bangkok, Thailand, and he managed to captivate the hearts of people from all around the world. His unique stories with unexpected endings have brought many people to tears and even made some of them rethink their life choices. You may say that they’re just simple comics, but they all come with an important message at the end. The artist gets his inspiration from his own life experiences, and turning them into universally understandable comics is a way for him to express his feelings. 

Waste no more time and check out his artwork!  

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And they all lived happily ever after?

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Only God(zilla) knows.

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My precious…

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Our journey (ep.3)

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Lovely Ocean-Themed Tables By Jared Davis and Rivka Wilkins https://playjunkie.com/lovely-ocean-themed-tables-by-jared-davis-and-rivka-wilkins/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:24:03 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33516 Very often, art is a product of one person’s skills and imagination, but sometimes it’s just good to have a partner and dive into the creative process together. Jared Davis and Rivka Wilkins are partners in art, creating amazing tables that look ocean-washed. Wilkins is originally an artist, while Davis is a woodworker, and they […]

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Very often, art is a product of one person’s skills and imagination, but sometimes it’s just good to have a partner and dive into the creative process together.

Jared Davis and Rivka Wilkins are partners in art, creating amazing tables that look ocean-washed. Wilkins is originally an artist, while Davis is a woodworker, and they collaborate on a shared project resulting in these mesmerizing tables. Their cooperation is living proof that good teamwork can result in amazing and inspiring products.   

The process of creating these tables begins with Davis making a giant walnut table of reclaimed wood so that Wilkins can let her imagination go wild with it. Wilkins is very inspired by water and the ocean, and she loved how Davis’ pieces of wood have layers made of resin, which remind her of the ocean shore.  

Davis was the one to reach out to Wilkins after he saw her work on Instagram, and after the initial success, they decided to continue the collaboration.   

If you want to buy the tables, you can find them on both artists’ Etsy shops, and to check them out, just scroll through the photos below!  

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Blogger Encourages Women to Dress Like Celebrities – No Matter Their Size https://playjunkie.com/blogger-encourages-women-to-dress-like-celebrities-no-matter-their-size/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:19:39 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33510 “As women, we are perfectly imperfect” – these are the words that Katie Sturino employs to begin the story about her beauty brand Megababe.    Pretty much like every woman that ever lived, Katie used to be very concerned about her body. She carefully tried to maintain her size 12 for years, but a significant change was […]

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“As women, we are perfectly imperfect” – these are the words that Katie Sturino employs to begin the story about her beauty brand Megababe.   

Pretty much like every woman that ever lived, Katie used to be very concerned about her body. She carefully tried to maintain her size 12 for years, but a significant change was ahead of her. She separated from her husband about three years ago, and that led to gaining a lot of weight, even though she was working out. She eventually ended up adding 60 pounds on her body – but she loved it.  

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She is now size 16, and she enjoys it, so now she is on a mission to show that no matter your size, you can look and feel fantastic. To achieve that, she uses her Instagram profile, where she posts pictures of herself and celebrities side by side, wearing the same outfit. You can see that she looks astonishing and that her self-confidence is on a high level, and she looks genuinely happy. She shares her tips and tricks on her site, where you can also find products like antiperspirants for your body and even socks!   

Check out this amazing woman and her Instagram profile!  

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Robert Nava’s Absurd Paintings Will Win Your Heart https://playjunkie.com/robert-navas-absurd-paintings-will-win-your-heart/ Sat, 09 Nov 2019 06:00:30 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=29539 Robert Nava is a painter based in Brooklyn, New York, whose amazing paintings we decided to share with you today. We love his works for their childish character, applied to subjects such as primordial monsters and myths. There is a perfect balance between seriousness and childlike play in his art, and that is truly refreshing.   Before opening his own art studio in […]

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Robert Nava is a painter based in Brooklyn, New York, whose amazing paintings we decided to share with you today. We love his works for their childish character, applied to subjects such as primordial monsters and myths. There is a perfect balance between seriousness and childlike play in his art, and that is truly refreshing.  

Before opening his own art studio in Brooklyn, Nava graduated from Yale University. He says that he draws his inspiration from looking at ancient art such as Sumerian, Egyptian or Mayan creations. He says that old artworks have a big impact and carry a lot of mystery. His works are focused on creating new myths that will amaze and entertain, full of monsters, angels and ghosts.  

His first idol was Van Gogh, an artist whose sheer fearlessness, as well as color application techniques, left Nava fascinated. The best art advice he ever received was from his first-grade art teacher: “there are no mistakes.” 

Just one glance at Nava’s art will show you how freely he experiments with colors and patterns, and how much effort he puts into conserving the child in him. His works can be found on Instagram, where 24k people follow his artistic progress. Check out some of them in the pictures below! 

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#redarchangel 👼🔥🔥🔥🗡

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Check Out the Amazing Nature-Inspired Embroidery https://playjunkie.com/check-out-the-amazing-nature-inspired-embroidery/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:43:51 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=29321 Nature is probably the most inspiring artistic muse. Paintings, photographs and in this case embroidery, can be so mesmerizing in the artists’ attempts to reproduce or fit their works with natural elements.   Diana Yevtukh is a Ukranian surreal textile artist and painter whose art pieces have jumped out of a standard hoop.   She produces embroidery implemented in […]

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Nature is probably the most inspiring artistic muse. Paintings, photographs and in this case embroidery, can be so mesmerizing in the artists’ attempts to reproduce or fit their works with natural elements.  

Diana Yevtukh is a Ukranian surreal textile artist and painter whose art pieces have jumped out of a standard hoop.  

She produces embroidery implemented in natural crevices of trees and the results are amazing, creating hypnotizing patterns and motifs which blend perfectly with natural elements. One is portraying an all-knowing eye in bright tones looking from a tree hollow, and there’s another one with an embroidered human heart inside an ailing tree. There is also one with a floral pattern inside the tree’s large crevice.  

Apart from this, she’s also creating fluid paintings inspired by natural landscapes, using small and round barges. She abstractly paints them using pastel and natural colors. Then she takes photos of these small paintings placed in front of landscapes they were inspired with. The results are beautiful.  

Yevtukh says that she doesn’t like to categorize her art. She draws her inspiration from the world around her and combines all sorts of materials and techniques. Her main mission is to fulfill her surroundings with beauty.  

Scroll a bit to see her magnificent works! 

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