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In traditional wood carving factories in Thailand skilled artists work for up to 12 months on a single piece of wood to create the most intricate carvings imaginable. A large carving (2m wide) will cost you up to $20,000 US dollars but they are well worth it if you can afford the money.
Below is one example carving.

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Christ the Redeemer

May 30th 2011 02:29

Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor) is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the second largest Art Deco statue in the world. It is 39.6 metres (130 ft) tall, including its 9.5 metres (31 ft) pedestal, and 30 metres (98 ft) wide. It weighs 635 tonnes (625 long,700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. A symbol of Christianity, the statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and was constructed between 1922 and 1931

On 7 July 2007, in Lisbon (Estádio da Luz), Christ the Redeemer was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article for Christ the Redeemer (statue).

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Amazing Bookmarks

November 12th 2010 02:39

Despite the fact we are now in the computer and internet age, books remain as popular as ever before.
In today's post we take a look at some contemporary bookmark designs to improve your reading experience!

Pointing Finger Bookmark

The pointing finger bookmark doesn't just mark the page, but the exact word you're up to!

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Here is clever modern bookmark you can make yourself.

Green Leaf Bookmarkers

Mark all the important pages!

Mark Night Light Bookmark

When finished reading for the night, place your book on this special wedge shaped night light. It will switch itself off and keep your page.

Finally, the waving hand bookmark.

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Creative Calendars

October 4th 2010 02:22

Believe it or not, the new year is once again not too far away. For your next calendar, why not go for something a little more fun and innovative?

Burning match calendar

As soon as the day is done, you can simply light it up like it was yesterday.

Bubble wrap calendar

End each day with a pop!

Scratch calendar

As each day passes, scratch it off like a distant memory.

Fridge magnet calendar

Rearrange each month with important events. This set will give you the ultimate in flexibility!

Lego calendar

Construct the calendar as you see fit!

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The Droste Effect

August 30th 2010 02:12

Named after a 1904 package of Droste brand cocoa, an image exhibiting the Droste effect depicts a smaller version of itself in a place where a similar picture would realistically be expected to appear. This smaller version then depicts an even smaller version of itself in the same place, and so on. Only in theory could this go on forever; practically, it continues only as long as the resolution of the picture allows, which is relatively short, since each iteration exponentially reduces the picture's size.
These amazing examples of Droste effect photos and many more are found on SmashingHub here.

*This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article for Droste Effect.

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iPad Finger Painting

August 20th 2010 02:55

Amongst their many other features iPhones and iPads can be used for creating artwork.
The speciality of these devices is not just any form of art, but digital finger painting of course.
Some artists love to use and are extremely good at creating incredible images on their iPads using no special tools whatsoever

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Shadow Photography

August 16th 2010 02:25

As reported on SmashingHub, shadows are an important part of photography and can be used in a variety of ways.
Shadows can highlight emotions, or add facet and significance to an image. Below are some beautiful examples of shadow photography. View the full set of 35 images here.

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Art Forgeries

July 16th 2010 03:46

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Sand Art

July 12th 2010 02:20

Artist Jim Denevan makes temporary drawings on sand, earth and ice that are eventually erased by waves and weather. Visit his website here, and see a sample of his beach and sand art below:

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Pencil Drawings

June 21st 2010 02:25

Incredible Pencil Drawings of Animals That Look Like Photographs

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The Excellence of Ballet

June 11th 2010 00:57

Ballet originated in 15th century Italy and was further developed in France, England, and Russia as a concert dance form. It has since become a highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary.

The images below showcase the strength, skill, agility and beauty of ballet performers

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Creative Photography

March 19th 2010 03:12

SmashingApps.com has put together a breathtaking article showcasing some amazing pieces of creative photography. It takes incredible time, imagination and creativity to produce images of this quality. A sample of the collection is below. To find out more or view the full collection click here.

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The Nature Paintings - The Nature Paintings

October 28th 2009 02:10

Keith Tyson (b. August 23, 1969) is a British Turner Prize-winning artist. He works in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing and installation, and he is noted equally for his painting series.
One such series, which we shall look at today is the Nature Paintings (2005 - 2008). A mixture of paints, pigments and chemicals are allowed to interact in specific ways upon an acid primed aluminium panel. The combined processes of gravity, chemical reaction, temperature, hydrophobia and evaporation simultaneously conspire to create surfaces reminiscent of a wide range of natural forms and landscapes. In this respect, the paintings seem to be depict nature, but they are also created by nature as well.
These painting images, information about them and quotes from Keith Tyson were sourced from the New Scientist.
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Coopering

September 16th 2009 13:24

A cooper is someone who makes wooden casks or barrels usually for the alcohol producers.

Traditional cask names and sizes are as follows: Pin — 4.5 gallons; Firkin — 9 gallons; Kilderkin — 18 gallons; Barrel — 36 gallons; Hogshead — 54 gallons; Puncheon — 72 gallons; Butt — 108 gallons

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