These Giant Plushie Parakeets Are Taking Over City Streets
Wakako Kawakami’s larger than life parakeet sculptures lend a serene touch to Japanese cityscapes.
Art & Sculpture
As makers, we are blessed with fascinating ways to create unique pieces of artwork or sculptures from scratch. From working with traditional methods like wood carving and metalworking to utilizing emerging technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting, there is an endless array of possibilities for makers to explore. They are continuously breathing life into breathtaking creations that make us all stand back in awe. Let’s take a look at some recent developments in what makers around the world have been creating lately – be sure not to miss out on their incredible artwork!
This Glass Art Isn’t Blown or Molded — It’s Turned on a Lathe
Jack Storms creates glass art pieces not through the traditional method of glass blowing or molding, but by turning it cold on a lathe!
A Portrait in Vinyl: The Art of Lori Herbst
You’re most likely to find glittery vinyl upholstery in a diner booth, but artist Lori Herbst cuts and collages vinyl into pop culture portraits worthy of a frame.
Pixar and Khan Academy’s Free Online Course for Aspiring Animators
If you’ve ever wanted to know how the animators at Pixar do it, then you need to check out the Pixar in a Box classes from Khan Academy.
7 Wind Swept Projects to Celebrate National Kite Flying Day
Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest height!
This Vintage Macintosh Was Saved from the Trash (Sort Of)
This vintage Mac computer wasn’t destined for the trash bin… it was destined to become the trash bin!
Kid Builds BB-8 Robot Out of Beach Ball, Roll-On Deodorant, and Speaker Magnets
A 17 year old builds a very impressive Star Wars BB-8 out of household and hardware store items
