Fallen Trees Beautiful yet haunting is the best way to describe Craww's artwork. Using a variety of different mediums including pencil, paint, and spilt

Illustrator Pascal Campion captures the joy of simply being alive, whether we're with loved ones, pets, or taking a moment to ourselves.

An independent bookstore was struggling afloat until the owners posted on Twitter asking for help - and the internet delivered!

I never would have imagined that I would still be living this Digital Nomad Life two years in but here I am! Find out what I got up to in month twenty four

Summer is a time of reflection for me. How about you? I was reflecting today about a term I recently read about called "Toxic Behavior". Hmmm. I decided to revisit the definition of "toxic". www.toxicavengermerchdise.com TOXIC - def. 1. containing or being poisonous, 2. extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful, 3. relating to or being an asset that has lost value. Synonyms: poison, injurious, malignant, unhealthy, hurtful. Lord knows, I don't want anything to do with anything that is toxic. Is there anyone who would like to be described as having toxic behaviors? I think not. Do people with toxic behaviors exist? I believe so. Now, being honest to with myself......have I ever exhibited a toxic behavior? Yes. I mean, yes. We all have at one time or another. None of us is immune. But most people are evolved, balanced, aware, and it happens only rarely in their lives.* Toxic behaviors are damaging. They are attached to a harsh word like "toxic" for a reason. They can cause havoc and chaos within a group of people who work together. We all make mistakes. But, a person with consistent and perpetual toxic behaviors can make you want to retreat to your classroom or even find another job. Toxic behaviors damage relationships, professional success, and the well-being of the individual behaving this way, and to everyone around him or her.* * Quoted from "6 Toxic Behaviors That Push People Away: How to Recognize Them In Yourself and Change Them" by Kathy Caprino, Int'l Women's Coach, Speaker, & Writer But, let's shine the light on the darker side of the coin. Perhaps YOU are the cause of a toxic behavior. If so, know that you are doing more damage to yourself than anyone else. This is not an easy thing to reflect upon. The reality of admitting you are "the cause" of toxic behavior can be a bitter pill to swallow. But the sooner you reflect upon it, the sooner you can neutralize it. Keep this in mind: toxic behavior is negative emotional energy in motion. Whether you are the giver or receiver, it drains energy and adds stress to you and all who are affected. So what is the solution? I wish I came up with this myself, but it was listed in the comments to the original article about this topic. "Environmental pollution does harm biological life. Negative, reactive, and defensive behavior does not happen in a vacuum. The solution to achieving the right ecology is the generosity of understanding, support, and love." - Dennis Brinkley Ecology....I love it! Plant kindness. Nurture it while it grows. Water it. Shed light on it. Fertilize it. But keep in mind....pestilence will kill it.

I won't pretend to be a comic book connoisseur. My brother and I collected Tintin books for our father to read to us before bedtime and well, that's about as far as it went for my foray into the graphic arts world. But now I'm wondering, if I had spent a little more time at the comic book store as a

Jill Barklem, the creator of Brambly Hedge, has got together with the Wildlife Trusts to bring us this beautiful gallery of fictional and real wood mice, voles, shrews, harvest mice – and the natural world they live in

Kay Nielsen is among the greatest artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.

1st published in 1885. This is the first edition with illustrations by Bessie Collins Pease

Artwork by People Too @ peopletoo.ru People Too are an amazing Russian artist duo best known for their incredible paper craft. Hailing from Novosibirsk, they chronicle their wonderful…

Todd Fisher weighs in on his sister’s political legacy.

A while ago I shared a collection of architectural images, now let’s get a little more specific. Churches and places of worship are often well design, finely crafted, masterpieces of architecture. Let’s take a look at some great, ethereal images of churches, mosques, and other places of religious practice: Cathedral by Andrew Vasiliev on 500px […]

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I Am Thankful for Worksheet Free Printable. I am grateful page printable for kids or adults. Great Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday activity.

AnOther charts the seminal highlights of the coveted contemporary art fair

French photographer, Romain Veillon, explores the crumbling Casino Constanta in Romania, which was once considered to be country's very own cliffside Monte Carlo.

Twenty-five years ago, the author called on designer Robert Couturier to help breathe new life into a crumbling townhouse—and the story is still being written

Sven kommt ursprünglich aus Thüringen und bei vielen Besuchen bei meinen Schwiegereltern habe ich inzwischen...

A hilarious way to kill time & laugh your butt off? Funny new word definitions from the HipDict dictionary. Loaded with sarcasm, wit and inspirational sayings about love and life, these word definitions will have you rolling. Many of the new words and sayings are creeping into my everyday vernacular, especially “Burritoing” and “Lie-Fi.” Best yet, all the content is user-generated, or crowd-sourced, which means you can submit new definitions to add to the party! Add a funny word definition of your own now at the HipDict website and you just might see it on Instagram the next time you click on.

If you guys haven’t listened to the The Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast that was released today, it’s a must listen. …

Posters submitted to Amplifier Foundation's call for art are going on view in an art center in Seattle.

Feminist unite! We've rounded up the 30 best feminist memes on the internet. Whether you're looking for hilarious or inspiring memes that tell the patriarchy we've had enough, look no further: we've got all the feminism and girl power rounded up in meme form.

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So many outstanding comics anthologies, so little quality eyeball time. But worry not: Print’s come to your rescue. Last year we surveyed “wonder women artists” nominated for San Diego Comic-Con’s Eisner Awards, located here. And on Tuesday we provided you with a visual sampling of this year’s top nominees, and you’ll find that here. And today we’ll wrap up with a design-based survey that highlights some of the more graphically striking and skillfully adventuresome artists wi

An interview with Janet Fish that includes reflections on her art studies, painting classes, and discussions about good and bad art.

“Thinking about death clarifies your life.”