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Marzi Wilson’s Comics Capture Ups and Downs of Being an Introvert

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Elizabeth N
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Being an introvert comes with a long list of daily struggles, and no one does a better job capturing what it feels like dealing with them than Marzi Wilson. The mastermind behind the popular Instagram page Introvert Doodles is creating relatable comics about all the ups and downs of being an introvert.

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Wilson stared her project Introvert Doodles after feeling disappointed with herself for constantly turning down invitations to go out because she preferred her own company to the big crowds of strangers. She kept on creating illustrations about introverts, in the hope they’ll feel less alone after seeing them.

Everyone who prefers spending their weekends reading books and binge-watching Netflix to hitting the clubs with a group of friends will have no trouble relating to her comics. Even if you’re an extrovert, you’ll probably be able to find humor in her work and it will help you get a better understanding of introverts in your life.

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Wilson explored a long list of different topics over the years, ranging from mental health and dating troubles to popular culture and alone time. Her comics found such a huge success that she even ended up publishing several books you can find on Amazon, including Introvert Doodles, Kind of Coping, and The Little Book of Big Feelings.

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For you introverts who have #anxiety: does this look familiar?

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Edgar Artis is Creating Charming Fashion Illustrations with Found Objects

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Amanda B
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Fashion illustrations often follow a similar formula, but Edgar Artis came up with a creative way to put a twist on this art form. His Instagram page went viral after he started using found objects to transform seemingly-ordinary illustrations into stylish masterpieces.

The Armenian artists based in Paris has over 700,000 followers on Instagram and he owes his huge success to his unique fashion illustrations created with a wide range of different objects.

“I create fashion illustrations using household items, flowers, and food to show that everything surrounding us, the little things we don’t even notice, they have beauty. For me it’s not just about creating a beautiful drawing or a beautiful dress, it’s about telling a story that will inspire people,” Artis told Good Morning America.

The fashion illustrator mostly works with food, but he also finds inspiration in many non-edible objects, ranging from spoons and forks to matches and toothpicks. He still uses colored pencils for certain portions of his drawings, but dresses and other fashion pieces are mostly created with all sorts of different objects.

Check out more of his work below.

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“My white spirit” Dress made out of rice. I want to tell you something through this art… Learn to love yourself the way you are but also don’t stop improving yourself. When you learn to love yourself you don’t care about others opinions. You don’t need others approval on your beauty. Don’t wait for someone to encourage you. Always remember that you are strong and you can do anything and no one can stop or break your motivation. Some people like to see you lose your confidence because that makes them feel better about themselves and it makes them more confident, it’s just because they are stupid and they worth nothing.. Always stay confident no matter what!!! My biggest advise to you all. Have a good day.

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How to Create a Homeschool Room to Facilitate Remote Learning

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Mark O
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Now that children are starting to head back to school, the school year is going to look different than it ever has, especially because many states are turning to remote learning. Doing school work at the dining room or kitchen table, worked for a few weeks, but you may want to find a more permanent solution for the new school year. Whether you have a spare room, a corner in your child’s bedroom, or a blank stretch of wall, these design and organization tips will transform your space into a functional learning station.

Pick a Location

Your first order of business is to find a location. While an unused office, guest room, or basement are ideal, empty corners or walls will also work. Try and avoid high-traffic areas to get rid of distractions. If you only have a busy room available, set up a divider to section off the space. It’s also important that the space has natural light, which will increase productivity and creativity. In darker spaces, set up floor or desk lamps.

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Equipment and Supplies

For virtual learning, you’ll need a computer, textbooks, notebooks, writing supplies, and a desk. If you don’t have a desk, you can create a DIY alternative with a length of wood mounted to the wall for a floating desktop surface. Dinning room tables and kitchen countertops will also suffice as a desk.

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Decorating Ideas

You want your child to look forward to spending time at their workstation. Try getting them involved in the design process and include artwork and framed photos of friends and family to give the area a personal touch. You can’t go wrong with bright, happy colors.

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Organization

We all work better in clutter-free environments, and this especially applies to children. To keep the space organized, get baskets for books, shelves, pen and pencil holders, and bins.

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Meet the Designers Behind Lady Gaga’s MTV VMAs Face Masks

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Nikoleta P
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Lady Gaga’s face masks were the talk of the night at this year’s MTV VMA Awards. If you were just as impressed by them as the rest of the world, it’s time to learn the names of emerging designers responsible for crafting them.

Conrad Muscarella

The singer’s viral fishbowl-shaped covering is the work of art of the emerging LA-based designer Conrad Muscarella.

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Headpiece For @ladygaga

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Lance Victor Moore

Lance Victor Moore is best known for producing hardcore-inspired face coverings with spikes and rivets, but he took things to a whole new level with Lady Gaga’s horned mask.

Cecilio Castrillo

Cecilio Castrillo specializes in crafting handmade leather pieces. Before incorporating one of their masks in her MTV VMAs performance, Lady Gaga collaborated with this brand on her music video for “Stupid Love”.

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Diego Montoya

Diego Montoya is the master of larger-than-life designs that incorporate a long list of lavish and colorful details. He’s best known for collaborating with several queens who appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

MaisonMet

MaisonMet is a haute couture brand started by the Indonesian designer Mety Choa, best known for its uniquely crafted luxury gowns that look straight out of a fairy tale.

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4 DIY Projects You Can Do With a Cricut Machine

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Amanda B
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For many crafters, Cricut cutting machines are a go-to crafting tool as they can do everything from cutting vinyl for baby onesies to printing garlands, cards, and birthday party decorations. The machine can cut hundreds of materials including leather, woods, and denim, and we bet you didn’t think of using your Cricut machine for these DIY projects.

Print Wallpaper

Does your home need a refresh? Try adding accent wallpaper to your closets, bedroom, and stairs by printing out your own wallpaper with your Cricut.

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Stencils

You can make stencils to draw and color on paper and for projects like making a concrete rug or coloring your hair. To make a concrete rug, place your cut stencil on a concrete floor, and paint directly onto the floor to create the illusion of a rug.

Nail Stickers

Stars, flowers, hearts, zigzags, even Mickey Mouse—you can do it all with permanent vinyl. All you have to do is think of a design, print it to the size of your nail, and polish, and press the vinyl. You’ll have salon ready nails in non-time!

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Calligraphy

With Cricut pens, you can draw any design which can be turned into word art to frame in your home, welcome mats, cards to send to loved ones, or adult coloring books.

Alexandra Sipa’s Otherworldly Designs are Made From Discarded Wires

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Elizabeth N
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We’re all for designers who make clothes from recycled materials and the latest designer goes a step further than using polyester and cotton—Alexandra Sipa’s designs feature discarded wires. The 23-year-old designer creates corset tops, ruffled dresses, and rings from discarded wires. Her designs are as much futuristic as they are couture.

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Like many great ideas, Sipa’s started by accident after her headphones broke and she noticed the amazing colors inside, “I was researching for my sustainability project for school, and my headphones broke.” “I noticed the wires inside were so colorful. It was also the fifth time I broke my headphones that year, so I wanted to find a way to reuse them and thought about creating a fabric out of them,” she told Vogue.

At the time, she was in her second year at Central Saint Martins in London, and she worked on the concept, before incorporating it into her graduate collection this year. Part of the collection included an A-line dress that took over 1,000 hours to make.

Although the clothes have a futuristic-vibe, Sipa’s inspiration comes from her Romanian mother, a lingerie designer. There are actually a lot of historical and cultural references in her collection, especially when it comes to the color palette which mimics the elaborate, feminine garments worn by Romanian women in Bucharest. The fabrics she uses have a “Romanian attitude” and they’re “very nonchalant, humorous, and adaptable,” according to the designer.

She’s also inspired by her grandmother who she credits for teaching her the art of recycling and she says her grandmother is able to make anything look expensive, regardless of where it came from.

We expect Alexandra Sipa’s to blow up soon and we can’t wait to see them on the runway in the future. What do you think of her discarded wires collection?

Mechelle Bounpraseuth’s Ceramic Art is an Ode to Her Laotian Roots

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Kate B
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Art is a powerful tool to help us express our identities and passions and Mechelle Bounpraseut, a first-generation daughter of Laotian refugees, uses the medium to create ceramics of foods that are tied to her culture.

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The Sydney-based artist was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, but she decided to leave the faith when she was in her 20s, which allowed her to get married and pursue her artistic dreams. She started with zines before enrolling in a ceramics course, where she found her calling. And before long, she was creating household items in bright, bold colors.

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Her designs take her back to her childhood, and they mainly focus on condiments. One of her designs, a Heinz Ketchup bottle, which can be found in almost any fridge throughout the world, reminds her of her family spending all day making pho and sitting down at the table to season and eat it. While creating the ceramic, she makes new memories, and she reflects on the foods that she hopes to pass down to her family.

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Some other ceramics she’s created included McDonald’s hot chips which she describes as “sacred,” Smith’s Salt & Vinegar chips, Cadbury Cherry Ripes, and fairy bread which she describes as “flavours of my youth.”

Are there any foods that you associated with your childhood? We know that we could name a few.

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New to Food Photography? Here are Our Best Tips!

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Mark O
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Scrolling through social media we see some amazing, drool-worthy photos of food and when we try to capture our latest recipes, we can’t seem to make our food look all that appetizing. Believe it or not, there’s a lot of thought that goes into food photography and you have to think about composition, styling, and lighting. Here are some tips to get you started!

Pay Attention to Composition

Your background sets the scene for the audience and it tells a story. Keep in mind the rule of thirds, so your dish is highlighted as the subject of the photo.

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Keep a Distance

Take the shot farther from the sizing you want so you have options for compositions and cropping when editing.

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Choose Timing Wisely

Shooting at the right time of day can make or break a photo. Natural light always makes your photos look better and direct sunlight will create shadows or distort the colors of your food. You also don’t want it to be too dark outside as the flash will make reflections and glares.

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Use Props

Props help tell the story and they add depth to your photos—just make sure you don’t overdo it. Pay attention to the plates, napkins, and utensils, and remember to garnish the dish.

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