Artist Anna Chan Creates Beautiful Animal Sculptures Using Seashells ( Amazing 14 Pics )

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August 3, 2021

Many people saw the quarantine as an opportunity to explore new hobbies and the time it gave them was a wonderful way to do so. While some attempted to paint or become beauticians by themselves, Anna Chan, a New York-based artist decided to go on the beach and create amazing sculptures of animals with sand and shells.

Interview with deMilked: Anna stated that she began creating sculptures one year ago, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The artist explained that she was unable to find a place to go, so she went to Long Island with her daughter twice to three times per week. “I was out of work for several months and was looking for an outlet to express my creativity.”

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Anna is a jewelry designer who has worked for over 20 years. She says she enjoys creating every day. It was almost electric when my hand touched the sand. The artist said, “I just wanted to create something.”

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Anna was initially inspired by marine life. Then, she became a naturalist. According to the artist, there is so much to be drawn from the infinite beauty of the oceans and the seashells can help her with ideas. “For example, the sheep. I had many moons snails because they are abundant on Long Island beaches. But I didn’t know what I was going to do with them. One day, I saw on my Instagram feed an artist using paper cut from a sheep’s fur with paper curls. Anna explained that the moon snail reminded her of the curly sheep fur. That’s how I put together the piece. Anna also explained that nature and her materials work together to create her pieces.

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“In some of the small works, I used shells that were not available locally because I was still trying to find the right style and technique for my work. Anna explained that my large works use all the shells from Long Island. “Each beach is unique and I know where I can stock up on the shells I need.”

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According to the artist, some of her earliest works took 6 hours from collecting shells until they were completed. Her workspace was moved into her garage, which allowed her to be more precise. Depending on the complexity of her sculptures, she can now finish them in 3 to 7 days. Anna said that the lion was the most challenging piece she has made. It is a high-relief piece, requiring a steady hand and patience to secure the shells to sand.

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Anna said that she is looking forward to exploring more possibilities with sand. “As an artist, I strive to challenge preconceived notions about what a medium can or cannot do. The artist stated that he spent most of his artistic life looking for a connection with a material. He was thrilled to find it at the beach after so many trying times.

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Incredibly Cozy Cabins From All Over The World, Shared In This Online Group ( 15 Pics )

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August 2, 2021

You’ve probably lived in big cities before and know how difficult it can be. You have one side easy access to your favorite restaurants and bars, but you also have to deal with traffic, noise and pollution. Sometimes it would be a best option to get away from everything, even for a few days. A cozy cottage nestled in the middle of a forest is a great place to do this.

People at Reddit’s cabin appreciation community are sharing pictures of the coziest cottages out there, and they could attract you to move out of the city completely. The gallery below attributes some of the most stunning cabins individuals have actually had the pleasure to go to.

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#2 It Might Be Small, But It’s All Mine And I Built It

#3 A Witchy Treehouse In Pacific Northwest

#4 This Was My Dream Cottage and Was Finally Met

#5 Cabin In Iceland

#6 Scandinavian Cabin

#7 “The A Frame” Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

#8 In The Woods

#9 Winter Tree Cabin

#10 Some Cruck Frame Awesomeness For You

#11 The Netherlands Always Amaze Me!

#12 This Cabin In Washington State

#13 This Cozy Winter Cabin In Finland

#14 Restored Stone Cottage From Around 1800, Norway

#15 This Cabin In The Faroe Islands

10 Houseplants to Keep in Your Bedroom for Better Nights

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August 2, 2021

People notice a difference in their mood when they are surrounded with plants. This is not surprising, it is human nature. We have an innate connection with our surroundings (a term known as biophilia), which is why it’s so important to have green pets that we call houseplants, around you.

We know that plants can be very different so we at UPVADER set out to discover which ones are best to keep in your bedroom.

#1 Spider Plant

One of the champions in purifying air, the spider plant (also known as chlorophytum), is a favorite of gardeners because it’s quite easy to care for, as it thrives in a variety of conditions.

#2 Purple waffle plant

This plant is known for its ability to filter out harmful chemicals like toluene and benzene, in addition to its remarkable air-purifying capabilities. The purple waffle plant is a beautiful, colorful plant with a fun name. But don’t let the exotic appearance scare you — it’s easy to care for, even for beginners.

#3 English Ivy

This plant is also among the top air cleansers because it filters out toxins and molds as well as some other airborne allergens. Another advantage of English ivy is that this plant grows well in the shade, so you don’t have to worry about it getting enough sunlight. And we can’t ignore the fact that it looks great hanging from different surfaces too.

#4 Orchid

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Orchids emit oxygen at night, which is why they are perfect plants for the bedroom. You will have a better nights sleep because of them. There are many varieties with flowers in every color possible, making them a great decorative addition to your bedroom.

#5 Areca palm

This lovely plant is great for those who live in a dryer climate since it’s great at adding humidity to the air. If you want to keep an areca palm in your bedroom, put it next to a window facing south or west, as it prefers bright sunlight.

#6 Jasmine

This lovely plant has white flowers and a sweet, pleasant scent. It can be used alone or in combination with other aromas to help you sleep at night. Jasmine prefers cool temperatures, a lot of sunlight, and good air circulation.

#7 Golden pothos

This is an excellent choice for encouraging toxin-free air in your bedroom, especially the genetically modified version of this plant with the rabbit gene. Additionally, the golden pothos is suitable for those who sometimes fail to care for their pet plants well. It can even tolerate occasional forgetfulness when it comes to watering.

#8 Gardenia

The scent of gardenia flowers, one of the advantages of this beautiful plant, can differ from spicy to fruity. However, what’s even more important to note is that its sleeping-inducing qualities have been proven effective, according to this study. When it comes to caring for them, it’s essential to keep the soil moist and make sure the plant gets a lot of sunlight.

#9 Boston ferns

This houseplant, which has been around since Victorian times, is good for getting rid of the volatile organic compounds indoors caused by detergents and cleaners. These plants like warm and humid conditions.

#10 Rosemary

Rosemary is a great houseplant. It has many benefits. Its smell improves memory and boosts your mood, which is great to breathe in throughout the day, but even more so when you go to bed.

What tricks do you have up your sleeve for better sleep?

Artist Suzie Grieve Uses Dried Leaves, Weeds And Invasive Plants To Create Tiny Woven Baskets (20 Photos)

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August 2, 2021

Gardeners will all tell you that dealing weeds, invasive plants, and old leaves can be quite frustrating. One artist found a way to make these irritating things special.
Suzie Grieve, a UK-based artist, uses leaves, dried vines, and other natural objects that you can find in every yard to make miniature baskets that are adorable. Bored Panda spoke with the artist recently to reveal that she first woven anything when she was living in central France. Suzie explained, “It was my job create vegetable beds so the abundantly growing hazel I used to weave the edges.”

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Image source: Suzie Grieve / Foraged Fibres

According to the artist, she felt connected to the craft as soon as she put the sticks in their place. The simple rhythm of weaving allows her to feel connected to the land. The artist says, “It’s an incredible feeling to be able to create with your hands and what is growing around you.”

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Suzie states that finding the right material to make her baskets and jewelry has been a challenge since she moved to the Lake District. She had to change the way she found the plants. The artist explained that there is not enough wild space to harvest materials freely. This has led to her making wonderful connections with local landowners who have allowed her to access their fields and woodlands in return for simple work like chopping wood.

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It’s a long process with wild-crafted materials to weave. Suzie says that although it takes hours to find the plants, gather them, process them, and dry them, she loves the end result. It suits me well because I’m an introvert. Between wandering through the forest looking for leaves, and weaving away in my workshop, it works perfectly. I have constantly been attracted by plants and I am so grateful that I can spend my days making little baskets from them.

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Suzie mentions that her favorite plants for weaving are bramble, bindweed, and dandelion. These plants are easy to remove, mowed, or pruned. The artist suggests that you can make a basket out of them instead of letting them go to waste.

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Suzie explained, “Being dependent on nature like that also gives you such deep respect and desire for the environment around me. It’s not in a foragers interest to overharvest or damage the plant population.”

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This Woman Decides To Give a Home For a Wild Baby Boar

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August 2, 2021

It’s impossible to predict what fate might bring. You might get a box. But inside, you’ll find more than you expect from Amazon. It will be a wild baby bear. You read that right, a wild baby bear. Dora Ngai is a Chinese vlogger living in Sri Lanka with her boyfriend for 4 years and four adorable dogs. It took place on September 3, 2020, as lockdowns were raging around the globe. Dora was bored and boarded up in the house at the time. A wild boar escaped from her home in a small box. Dora’s gardener discovered the box and brought it over to her.

This is Dora Ngai a Chinese vlogger in Sri Lanka and the wild boar Yezhu

“I’m Dora, a Chinese woman living in Sri Lanka. I have lived there for nearly four years with my boyfriend. At the moment, we have four dogs. Three of the four dogs were rescued by breeders in this area. We live in Kandy, a small town in the hills. Here we have come across many animals. There are many animals here, including monkeys, wild boars, and porcupines.

It was September 3, 2020. My gardener discovered a baby wild boar close to my house in the early hours of the morning. She was just a few hours old. She was separated from her mother and was cold and lost. He brought her in, and she was given to us to care for.”

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“The first four weeks were difficult and exhausting. We were always at home because of covid, so we had the time to care for her. We began to feed her cow’s milk, but she became very sick after three days. I asked my friends how to care for wild boars. They all said that it was difficult if they were young and that they die without their mother.”

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“But we were determined to keep our girl. She started to recover slowly after we switched to puppy milk replacement. My boyfriend and I slept in the living room together for the first four weeks. We learned that she needed to be fed every hour. It was like caring for a baby.”

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“We kept warm bottles of water to keep her warm and made her a little area to sleep in the living room.”

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“We were really excited to have her but didn’t know how the dogs would react.”

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This Labrador was hesitant at first, but soon enough, they found a connection

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“Eventually, when she got larger, we built her a little house with a small swimming pool. She loves the water.

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Months passed, and Yezhu’s(Wild Boar) growing up to be a big boar

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Yezhu, the wild boar has a new family now, and things are looking up

Original Interview was reported by Boradpanda.

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#2 It Might Be Small, But It’s All Mine And I Built It

#3 A Witchy Treehouse In Pacific Northwest

#4 This Was My Dream Cottage and Was Finally Met

#5 Cabin In Iceland

#6 Scandinavian Cabin

#7 “The A Frame” Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

#8 In The Woods

#9 Winter Tree Cabin

#10 Some Cruck Frame Awesomeness For You

#11 The Netherlands Always Amaze Me!

#12 This Cabin In Washington State

#13 This Cozy Winter Cabin In Finland

#14 Restored Stone Cottage From Around 1800, Norway

#15 This Cabin In The Faroe Islands

#1 Spider Plant

#2 Purple waffle plant

#3 English Ivy

#4 Orchid

#5 Areca palm

#6 Jasmine

#7 Golden pothos

#8 Gardenia

#9 Boston ferns

#10 Rosemary

This is Dora Ngai a Chinese vlogger in Sri Lanka and the wild boar Yezhu

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