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]]>Meniconi is an artist from Florence, Italy, who’s lived in close contact with nature for as long as she can remember. She’s on a quest to blend into its very essence through her art, out of the world of men, and she describes her watercolor paintings as a hymn to rebirth and celebration of life.
Most of her paintings put animals front and center, and she hopes they’ll inspire people to search within themselves and embark on the inner journey.
“As the bearers of her story the animals, finding themselves in them Irene speaks. They are strong, diverse, sunny, and dark. ‘Animal beings’: constantly changing forms, muscular masses, physical and psychological characteristics, bearers of sensitivity and strength, of concrete and a spiritual aspect,” she writes on her official website.
Many of Meniconi’s paintings explore the incredible diversity of the avian world, but birds aren’t the only subject she enjoys exploring. We’ve seen her represent many other animal species in her unique style, ranging from insects and fish to horses and wildlife.
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]]>In recent years, Chowder became a massive internet sensation thanks to social media videos shared by his humans in which he showcased his skateboard skills. He has an amazing command of the skateboard while being able to accelerate or stop as he wishes.
Chowder’s videos regularly attract huge attention, with some of them having more than 40 million views.
@chowderthebulldog Skateboard practice. New hill and turn. Chowder lives for this
♬ original sound – Chowder#nowlookatthis #skaterboy #practicemakesperfect #dogsoftiktok #weirdpets #fyp
It turns out that Chowder’s impressive skateboarding skills are the result of both natural talent and hard work.
The pupper first discovered skateboarding when he saw an old skateboard owned by his human and became curious about it. He went for a spin and immediately liked it, prompting regular skateboarding sessions.
Since then, Chowder honed his skills and even got a custom skateboard fitting for his size that allows him to take the most daring rides.
@chowderthebulldog Hi TikTok friends! Wow! Where did 4 years go? So many special memories with the pups
♬ What Dreams Are Made Of – Brent Morgan. We’re so happy Chowder found his joy! Pls see dog skate safety info in pinned comments. #thisiswhatdreamsaremadeof #family #familytime #joy #love #skateboarding #skater #skate #dogtok #petsoftiktok #memories #weekend #shredding
According to Chowder’s humans, the bulldog is so enamored with skateboarding that he often tries to bring a skateboard to bed with him. If that isn’t passion, we don’t know what is.
Continue scrolling to check out more of Chowder’s skateboarding sessions.
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]]>Through her studio Bear&Bean, named after her cats Bear and Bean, Barnes creates adorable embroidered pet portrait patches. Pet owners can place a patch on their bag or piece of clothing and feel like their beloved pet is always there, watching them.
Best of all, these patches feature stick-on backing, meaning you can place them on any fabric without stitching. Barnes also embroiders the patches directly on pieces of clothing if her customers prefer that.
While Barnes has been passionate about animals and art for as long as she can remember, she started creating embroidered pet portrait patches almost by accident.
Her husband was cleaning out his closet and didn’t know what to do with one collared shirt he didn’t wear anymore. Barnes decided to stitch a pair of kittens on the collars and share it with social media. It wasn’t long before people started asking if she could do their pets on collars as well and she hasn’t looked back since.
Just one glance at Barnes’ previous creations and it becomes clear how much effort she invests into these patches. They are masterfully created and strikingly resemble the pets they are based on. Check out more of them below.
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]]>Bowie is an adorable rescue dog from Colorado, who became somewhat of a local celebrity after joining his owner during his Uber rides. Kevin Ferman adopted him about two and a half years ago and started doing Uber rides with Bowie by his side because he felt he would put a smile on everyone’s face.
Bowie was just five months old when Ferman adopted him from Albuquerque, and he felt bad leaving him at home. He started taking him on rides in an attempt to help him combat pretty bad separation anxiety, and it was a true miracle to watch him open up around people and become more social.
Bowie became an overnight sensation after the YouTube clip titled “Bowie’s Uber Vlog” went viral last spring. This marked the start of an epic adventure and Bowie kept riding along with his owner, earning himself the nickname “The Uber Dog” and attracting millions of views on social media.
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]]>The post Good After Nine’s Quirky Jewelry Pays Homage to the Animal World appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Good After Nine was founded by Chawanunt Thongpool and Tidarin Srisook, who were brought together by their shared passion for creating novel, fun, and unconventional jewelry. They’re sharing their quirky creations with over 60,000 followers on Instagram, in addition to displaying their jewelry at two locations in Bangkok, Thailand.
Good After Nine founders pride themselves on using quality materials and delicate details to bring their unique jewelry to life.
“Many ideas and inspirations come from days in our life, whatever we see, we make sense of it, we are enjoying ourselves, being creative, designing with no rule changing our perspective of the world from different experiences, initiate Good After Nine forms,” the duo writes on their official website.
Good After Nine caught our eye because the majority of their designs pay homage to the animal world. The products in their online shop are even categorized by animal type, taking the shape of bears, cats, crocodiles, elephants, snakes, and many other animals, but they also enjoy making jewels inspired by fruits and flowers.
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]]>The post Lucy Joyce Creates Life-Like Artwork of Wildlife and Pets appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Joyce uses pencil, pastel, and paint during her creative process, which allows her to replicate the features of her subjects in all of their beauty.
Arguably, the true testament to her artistic talent is her Midnight series. Here, Joyce paints on a black background, which helps her to highlight the features of every animal with the monochromatic color palette. This results in captivating paintings that resemble fine art photography in every way possible.
“Bringing together a fascination with the animal kingdom and a natural leaning towards realistic art, I enjoy exploring a diverse range of subjects, and my detailed work aims to celebrate every inch of their individual characteristics and natural beauty, bringing them to life on canvas,” Joyce explains in an artist statement posted on her website.
Joyce’s artwork is quite popular on social media, especially on Instagram, where she has more than 170K followers. Her paintings also captured the attention of some big brands, and she recently created a piece for one Lamborghini dealership in the UK.
Continue scrolling to see more of these impressive artworks.
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]]>The “Ugly Dog Competition” is organized by the photography company Parrot Print, and it’s all done in good fun. According to the company’s official statement, they’re on a mission to celebrate every dog – no matter what they look like – because there’s something beautiful about every pooch.
One of the previous winners Peggy became a bonafide superstar after winning this competition and appeared in Deadpool & Wolverine earlier this year. Muppet, the 12-year-old Chinese crested dog from Peterborough, is her latest successor after winning the competition this year, over a decade after his brother Mugly won the ugliest dog competition in 2012.
Muppet’s owner Bev Nicholson described him as a “wonky little rescue dog” with missing teeth whose “beautiful inside and out.” Even before winning this competition, he always enjoyed being the center of attention. People often stop Nicholson when she’s walking Muppet to ask her for a selfie with the pup, who became a true sensation thanks to his quirky hairstyle and a tongue sticking out of his mouth.
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]]>The post Elias Herrera is Filming Hilarious Videos with His Cow Bruce appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Bruce was just three days old when Herrera welcomed him to his farm, where he lives with his wife and four sons. His decision to bottle-feed Bruce for over two months worked wonders for both of them, and it helped them develop a special bond that will never be broken.
Bruce’s curious and energetic nature inspired Herrera to let Bruce go where no other cow went before him – inside his house. He decided to treat him like a real pet and share their adventures with the world, and he’s using their hilarious videos to make a positive impact and brighten up people’s day.
“I don’t really want it just to get views or just to get publicity or anything, changing people’s attitudes in a positive way is what I’d love to happen and I think there’s so much negativity online and it’s nice to have something different every once in a while,” he told 13 Wham ABC.
Despite having the time of his life living with Bruce, Herrera doesn’t recommend having a pet cow. He warns that most cows aren’t as friendly as Bruce, and keeping them indoors is impossible because they need a lot of room to be happy.
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]]>This white Persian cat from Japan became a true sensation with over 280,000 followers under her belt, and her Instagram bio describes her as a “cat model.” She always had a soft spot for dressing up, and her owners eventually bought her an impressive assortment of fancy clothes, from tutu skirts to flower crowns.
Fukujin looked so adorable in these outfits that her owners couldn’t resist but share her fashion adventures with the world. She felt so confident wearing these cute clothes that she started gracefully walking around the house to showcase her outfits, and the idea for her “catwalking” videos was born.
Fukujin’s videos attracted tens of millions of views after her owners started filming her taking elegant strides around the house in each new outfit. When she’s not busy being Instagram’s most delightful cat fashionista, she enjoys hanging out with her equally adorable feline brothers, Ao and Matthew.
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Surf Gidget The Pug®
(@surf_gidget_the_pug)Beyond the competitions, Gidget’s impact goes far beyond the beach. She and Alecia actively support disabled children through partnerships with charities like Stoke for Life, promoting adaptive water sports. Their mission doesn’t stop there—Gidget’s Healing Hearts Foundation focuses on connecting abused and trafficked children with rescue pets, fostering healing and happiness for both.
Gidget’s unique charm hasn’t gone unnoticed in the public eye. Her surfing prowess and heartwarming story have drawn recognition from professional athletes and fans alike, including surfing legend Mick Fanning. Beyond her athletic achievements, Gidget’s lovable personality and inspiring mission have made her a social media sensation beloved by all.
Check out more of Gidget’s inspiring and adorable antics below.
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