nature Archives - Wallpaper Data Wallpaper Data Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:54:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Laurence Winram’s Land Art Celebrates Nature’s Fleeting Beauty https://wallpaperdata.com/laurence-winrams-land-art-celebrates-natures-fleeting-beauty/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:07:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9600 If you still haven’t heard of the term “land art”, buckle up because it’s going to be one wild ride! Laurence Winram has been practicing this rare art form for a few years, and he’s using everything from leaves to seashells to create astonishing works of art that celebrate the fleeting beauty of nature. Winram’s […]

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If you still haven’t heard of the term “land art”, buckle up because it’s going to be one wild ride! Laurence Winram has been practicing this rare art form for a few years, and he’s using everything from leaves to seashells to create astonishing works of art that celebrate the fleeting beauty of nature.

Winram’s love affair with land art started in 2018 when he attended the 2018 European Land Art Festival in Dunbar. This event inspired him to develop his unique style of land art, which involves creating intricate artworks made from natural materials found outdoors.

He enjoys venturing into the woods and finding everything from leaves and flowers to sticks and stones that he can transform into mandala-like artworks. He also enjoys capturing his creative process through stop-frame animation videos that have brought millions of views to his Instagram page.

Winram finds his creative process meditative because it helps him reconnect with nature, while also capturing its fleeting beauty.

“I love the sense of mystery about creating a piece of land art in the forest and walking away. Very often, no one else will see it as they often blow away and are gone within the hour. But just to think someone might pass one and wonder to themselves, who made that? I like that thought,” he wrote on Instagram.

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This Artist Creates Astonishingly Detailed Celebrity Portraits Using Pebbles https://wallpaperdata.com/this-artist-creates-astonishingly-detailed-celebrity-portraits-using-pebbles/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:33:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9551 When most people take a pebble in their hand, they do so with the intention to throw it as far as they can. When British artist Justin Bateman does it, he becomes one step closer to creating an ephemeral masterpiece. Bateman creates astonishingly detailed celebrity portraits with pebbles he finds in nature. He manages to […]

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When most people take a pebble in their hand, they do so with the intention to throw it as far as they can. When British artist Justin Bateman does it, he becomes one step closer to creating an ephemeral masterpiece.

Bateman creates astonishingly detailed celebrity portraits with pebbles he finds in nature. He manages to capture the likeness of actors, musicians, and historical figures, in such a way that it is hard to believe you are just looking at a bunch of perfectly arranged stones.

To make this fascinating art, Bateman goes through a painstaking process that requires sourcing hundreds and sometimes thousands of pebbles in different colors and arranging them in a perfect sequence to display a recognizable image. He does this despite knowing that his creation won’t be intact for too long and will surrender itself to rain, wind, or tide.

 “My nomadic existence would not be compromised by easels, oils, chisels, or any other equipment necessary for conventional processes. I could work anywhere, anytime and maintain consistent practice, even whilst on the road… as long as I could find stones,” Bateman shared in a recent interview with Forbes.

Continue scrolling to check out more of Bateman’s pebble portraits.

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Logan Rash’s Fossil Collection Will Change the Way You Look at Sharks https://wallpaperdata.com/logan-rashs-fossil-collection-will-change-the-way-you-look-at-sharks/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:58:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9412 It’s impossible to resist the call of the ocean when you live on the East Coast, and no one knows this better than Logan Rash. He’s a fossil collector behind East Coast Fossils, who specializes in hunting for shark teeth and using his platform to advocate for shark and ocean conservation. Rash grew up in […]

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It’s impossible to resist the call of the ocean when you live on the East Coast, and no one knows this better than Logan Rash. He’s a fossil collector behind East Coast Fossils, who specializes in hunting for shark teeth and using his platform to advocate for shark and ocean conservation.

Rash grew up in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and his love for nature knows no bounds. He spent his childhood years fascinated by the ocean and answered the call of the sea when he was just 19 years old. This was when he started collecting prehistoric shark teeth along the East Coast, unaware that this teenage hobby would shape the rest of his life.

Rash’s collection kept growing as the years went by, and he’s now sharing his findings with 80,000 followers on his Instagram page East Coast Fossils. He’s no longer based in the Outer Banks, but that’s not stopping him from collecting fossils since his home state of Virginia also offers a long Atlantic coastline.

In addition to being a fossil collector, Rash is also an advocate for shark and ocean conservation. He co-wrote two books inspired by his years of expertise collecting shark teeth, including a beachcombing guide for fossil collectors titled My Shark Tooth Guide and a children’s book Why We Need Sharks, which explores the awe-inspiring world of sharks and sheds light on their vital role in the ecosystem.

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Robert Steven Connett’s Nature Illustrations are as Weird as They Come https://wallpaperdata.com/robert-steven-connetts-nature-illustrations-are-as-weird-as-they-come/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:04:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9401 Many artists turn to nature when looking for inspiration, but no one is doing it like Robert Steven Connett. He made a name for himself with his incredibly intricate drawings, that will take you to a world of magic and wonder that’s filled with the most vibrant life forms you’ll ever come across. Connett’s life […]

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Many artists turn to nature when looking for inspiration, but no one is doing it like Robert Steven Connett. He made a name for himself with his incredibly intricate drawings, that will take you to a world of magic and wonder that’s filled with the most vibrant life forms you’ll ever come across.

Connett’s life story proves that it’s never too late to become an artist since he worked in many different industries before becoming a full-time artist in his 50s. After losing his home in a fire, he decided to leave his career in insurance behind and worked several failed jobs before finding his true calling as an artist.

He started drawing because he loves seeing his imagination come to life and the process of creating art brings him peace that he can’t attain any other way.

“[My art is] still how I illustrate my feelings about the world, but it’s modified by my wish to create order and beauty. I use my work as a vehicle to take me to another world, one of my own creation. I’m honored to share that world and thrilled that others can relate to it in their own way,” he explains on his official website.

Connett’s drawings will transport you to a whimsical world that takes inspiration from our own while also looking completely unique and magical. Most of them are inspired by the endless beauty of the natural world and show insects, reptiles, birds, and other animals in a way we’ve never seen them before.

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Nikita Drachuk’s Miniature Glass Sculptures are Bringing Nature to Life https://wallpaperdata.com/nikita-drachuks-miniature-glass-sculptures-are-bringing-nature-to-life/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:38:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9283 Glass art is a truly fascinating art form that rarely gets as much attention as it should, but Nikita Drachuk will help you look at it with new eyes. This talented glass artist from Ukraine is crafting some of the most fascinating glass miniatures you’ll ever see, often inspired by his fascination with flora and […]

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Glass art is a truly fascinating art form that rarely gets as much attention as it should, but Nikita Drachuk will help you look at it with new eyes. This talented glass artist from Ukraine is crafting some of the most fascinating glass miniatures you’ll ever see, often inspired by his fascination with flora and fauna.

Drachuk has been working with glass for over 20 years, and he now specializes in “lampwork” – the practice of making glass figurines melted in the flame of a gas burner glass. Also known as flameworking or torchworking, this practice has been around since the 14th century, and it led to the creation of some of the most intricate glasswork ever made.

Drachuk is proud to continue this centuries-old tradition through his brand Glass Symphony. His glass art is mostly inspired by the endless beauty of the natural world, and we’ve seen his tiny sculptures take the shape of everything from spiders and snails to his signature octopuses.

“Here you can find representatives of flora and fauna made of glass: figurines of wild and domestic animals, birds, fish, exotic plants, and other small compositions. Despite the small size the figurines accurately reflect the physiological characteristics of the animals, their character, and even emotions,” reads Drachuk’s Etsy page.

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Devan Carter is Living Her Best Life in Her Boho House Filled With Plants https://wallpaperdata.com/devan-carter-is-living-her-best-life-in-her-boho-house-filled-with-plants/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:34:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=8949 Plants have the power to turn your home into a peaceful oasis, and Devan Carter is a case in point. The Brick House Jungle founder became a true Instagram sensation after she decided to welcome us inside her boho home and share her houseplant tips and tricks with the world. Carter is trying to build […]

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Plants have the power to turn your home into a peaceful oasis, and Devan Carter is a case in point. The Brick House Jungle founder became a true Instagram sensation after she decided to welcome us inside her boho home and share her houseplant tips and tricks with the world.

Carter is trying to build her dream home in the mountains of North Carolina, where she lives with her husband and a golden retriever, but getting there has been quite a journey. Reaching this point involved moving six times over the course of seven years, but she never gave up on her houseplants.

Carter, who works as a speech and language pathologist and runs a rental property business with her husband, is followed by almost 200,000 people, and her plants are one of the reasons why. Her collection includes around 60 plants, and she started buying them while still in college, as a way of treating herself every time she passed an exam.

She gained a lot of knowledge about plant care along the way, and she’s using her platform to share it with the world. In addition to being a great source of home decor inspiration, Carter’s Instagram page will help you give your houseplants all the love and care they need.

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Chloe Hurst is Making People Fall in Love with “Goth” Plants https://wallpaperdata.com/chloe-hurst-is-making-people-fall-in-love-with-goth-plants/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:45:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9234 Plants come in all the colors of the rainbow, but Chloe Hurst doesn’t seem to be too interested in the lively and bright ones. She’s the mastermind behind the popular Instagram account “Goth Garden”, whose love for dark plants helped thousands of people discover their under-appreciated beauty. Hurst is a Canadian brand designer and graphic […]

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Plants come in all the colors of the rainbow, but Chloe Hurst doesn’t seem to be too interested in the lively and bright ones. She’s the mastermind behind the popular Instagram account “Goth Garden”, whose love for dark plants helped thousands of people discover their under-appreciated beauty.

Hurst is a Canadian brand designer and graphic designer, who used her skills to transform her Instagram page @theg0thgarden into a huge sensation, with almost 300,000 followers. She enjoyed wearing dark colors from a young age, and she wanted her home garden to reflect the goth aesthetic that she loved so much.

Even though she enjoyed playing in the dirt from a young age, Hurst traces her obsession with dark plants to black petunias she noticed at her friend’s place. She was so fascinated by them that she wanted to make her entire garden black, so she started doing her research and looking for more plants with a similar aesthetic.

Hurst’s “goth garden” truly started blooming after she moved to her own house in Carleton Place, Ontario, and she now owes 50 plants in different shades of black. They add to the mystifying allure of her home, and taking care of them is the best part of her day because it’s a grounding experience that allows her to completely detach from the digital world and simply relax.

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Meet Haggis the Hippo, Scotland’s Answer to Moo Deng  https://wallpaperdata.com/meet-haggis-the-hippo-scotlands-answer-to-moo-deng/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 08:57:35 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9197 Move over Moo Deng, there’s a new kid on the block. Haggis the pygmy hippo is the latest star at Edinburgh Zoo, capturing hearts and bringing attention to critical conservation efforts. Born to parents Otto and Gloria on October 30, 2024, this adorable calf is part of a globally endangered species, with fewer than 2,500 […]

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Move over Moo Deng, there’s a new kid on the block. Haggis the pygmy hippo is the latest star at Edinburgh Zoo, capturing hearts and bringing attention to critical conservation efforts. Born to parents Otto and Gloria on October 30, 2024, this adorable calf is part of a globally endangered species, with fewer than 2,500 remaining in the wild. Named after Scotland’s iconic dish, Haggis has already become a social media sensation, rivaling Thailand’s famous hippo, Moo Deng.

Though visitors can’t meet her just yet—her enclosure remains closed to ensure proper care during these crucial early days—Haggis has been delighting fans through behind-the-scenes videos on the zoo’s Instagram. From nestling in straw to showing off her curious personality, she’s already a natural in the spotlight.

Edinburgh Zoo is using Haggis’ charm to highlight the plight of pygmy hippos and the importance of habitat conservation. They’ve launched a special prize draw, where one lucky supporter can win an exclusive hippo experience, with proceeds supporting the zoo’s wildlife initiatives. You can enter the draw here.

Keep up with Haggis’ journey and enjoy updates on her development by following Edinburgh Zoo’s Instagram. This little ambassador is not just adorable but a vital reminder of why conservation matters​. Check out more of Haggis’ adorable antics below.

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Samantha Hermann Will Help Your Home Garden Bloom https://wallpaperdata.com/samantha-hermann-will-help-your-home-garden-bloom/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:22:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9180 Buying plants and actually keeping them alive are two different hobbies, and no one knows this better than Samantha Hermann. She’s been trying to take the best possible care of her houseplants for years, and she’s sharing all the knowledge she gathered under the moniker House + Plant. Hermann is a social media creator from […]

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Buying plants and actually keeping them alive are two different hobbies, and no one knows this better than Samantha Hermann. She’s been trying to take the best possible care of her houseplants for years, and she’s sharing all the knowledge she gathered under the moniker House + Plant.

Hermann is a social media creator from Omaha, Nebraska, and she owes her 670,000 Instagram followers to her amazing plant care tips and tricks. She took care of over 200 houseplants over the course of the past decade and learned everything she knows today through extensive trial and error.

Hermann’s love for plants was sparked by her mother who gifted her a little golden pothos when she went off to college, which changed many different homes and environments over the years, growing and thriving by her side.

“I love plants and nature. The women in my family have always tended gardens and their own houseplants. I’ve learned a lot from them over the years. I’m excited to use this creative outlet to help others on their own plant journey,” she wrote on her official website.

Hermann knows how frustrating plant parenthood can be, and she wants to help other people handle it with ease. In addition to regularly sharing her tips and tricks on Instagram, she also offers consultation and sells useful supplies that helped her take better care of her plants in the past.

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Katharine Burns’ Seascape Paintings Show the Beauty and Power of Oceans https://wallpaperdata.com/katharine-burns-seascape-paintings-show-the-beauty-and-power-of-oceans/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:37:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=8588 There is something both calming and disturbing about oceans. Watching their breaking waves is peaceful, but also reminds you that the power of the sea is far greater than we can imagine. Intrigued by the beauty and power of oceans, Canadian artist Katharine Burns creates captivating paintings of seascapes. With an impressive attention to detail, […]

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There is something both calming and disturbing about oceans. Watching their breaking waves is peaceful, but also reminds you that the power of the sea is far greater than we can imagine.

Intrigued by the beauty and power of oceans, Canadian artist Katharine Burns creates captivating paintings of seascapes. With an impressive attention to detail, Burns reproduces all sorts of different scenes on canvas. This ranges from calming seas painted in bright colors by a setting sun to waves crashing on the beach.

According to Burns, the main focus of her paintings is always water, and she always aims to avoid adding other motifs that might distract the viewers. 

“What I try to capture is intimacy, and the qualities of the whole ocean environment that captivate us, sometimes unconsciously; or inspire awe in ways we can barely put into words,” Burns explains on her website. “The sparkles created from sunlight on the water’s surface; the amazing force behind a wave; the little windows of translucency that flash within it for a split second just before it crashes to the shore.”

Burns’ seascape paintings are currently exhibited at the James Baird Gallery in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Abbozzo Gallery in Toronto, Ontario. You can also check them out on the artist’s social media channels or by scrolling below.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> nature Archives - Wallpaper Data Wallpaper Data Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:54:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Laurence Winram’s Land Art Celebrates Nature’s Fleeting Beauty https://wallpaperdata.com/laurence-winrams-land-art-celebrates-natures-fleeting-beauty/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:07:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9600 If you still haven’t heard of the term “land art”, buckle up because it’s going to be one wild ride! Laurence Winram has been practicing this rare art form for a few years, and he’s using everything from leaves to seashells to create astonishing works of art that celebrate the fleeting beauty of nature. Winram’s […]

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If you still haven’t heard of the term “land art”, buckle up because it’s going to be one wild ride! Laurence Winram has been practicing this rare art form for a few years, and he’s using everything from leaves to seashells to create astonishing works of art that celebrate the fleeting beauty of nature.

Winram’s love affair with land art started in 2018 when he attended the 2018 European Land Art Festival in Dunbar. This event inspired him to develop his unique style of land art, which involves creating intricate artworks made from natural materials found outdoors.

He enjoys venturing into the woods and finding everything from leaves and flowers to sticks and stones that he can transform into mandala-like artworks. He also enjoys capturing his creative process through stop-frame animation videos that have brought millions of views to his Instagram page.

Winram finds his creative process meditative because it helps him reconnect with nature, while also capturing its fleeting beauty.

“I love the sense of mystery about creating a piece of land art in the forest and walking away. Very often, no one else will see it as they often blow away and are gone within the hour. But just to think someone might pass one and wonder to themselves, who made that? I like that thought,” he wrote on Instagram.

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This Artist Creates Astonishingly Detailed Celebrity Portraits Using Pebbles https://wallpaperdata.com/this-artist-creates-astonishingly-detailed-celebrity-portraits-using-pebbles/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:33:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9551 When most people take a pebble in their hand, they do so with the intention to throw it as far as they can. When British artist Justin Bateman does it, he becomes one step closer to creating an ephemeral masterpiece. Bateman creates astonishingly detailed celebrity portraits with pebbles he finds in nature. He manages to […]

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When most people take a pebble in their hand, they do so with the intention to throw it as far as they can. When British artist Justin Bateman does it, he becomes one step closer to creating an ephemeral masterpiece.

Bateman creates astonishingly detailed celebrity portraits with pebbles he finds in nature. He manages to capture the likeness of actors, musicians, and historical figures, in such a way that it is hard to believe you are just looking at a bunch of perfectly arranged stones.

To make this fascinating art, Bateman goes through a painstaking process that requires sourcing hundreds and sometimes thousands of pebbles in different colors and arranging them in a perfect sequence to display a recognizable image. He does this despite knowing that his creation won’t be intact for too long and will surrender itself to rain, wind, or tide.

 “My nomadic existence would not be compromised by easels, oils, chisels, or any other equipment necessary for conventional processes. I could work anywhere, anytime and maintain consistent practice, even whilst on the road… as long as I could find stones,” Bateman shared in a recent interview with Forbes.

Continue scrolling to check out more of Bateman’s pebble portraits.

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Logan Rash’s Fossil Collection Will Change the Way You Look at Sharks https://wallpaperdata.com/logan-rashs-fossil-collection-will-change-the-way-you-look-at-sharks/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:58:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9412 It’s impossible to resist the call of the ocean when you live on the East Coast, and no one knows this better than Logan Rash. He’s a fossil collector behind East Coast Fossils, who specializes in hunting for shark teeth and using his platform to advocate for shark and ocean conservation. Rash grew up in […]

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It’s impossible to resist the call of the ocean when you live on the East Coast, and no one knows this better than Logan Rash. He’s a fossil collector behind East Coast Fossils, who specializes in hunting for shark teeth and using his platform to advocate for shark and ocean conservation.

Rash grew up in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and his love for nature knows no bounds. He spent his childhood years fascinated by the ocean and answered the call of the sea when he was just 19 years old. This was when he started collecting prehistoric shark teeth along the East Coast, unaware that this teenage hobby would shape the rest of his life.

Rash’s collection kept growing as the years went by, and he’s now sharing his findings with 80,000 followers on his Instagram page East Coast Fossils. He’s no longer based in the Outer Banks, but that’s not stopping him from collecting fossils since his home state of Virginia also offers a long Atlantic coastline.

In addition to being a fossil collector, Rash is also an advocate for shark and ocean conservation. He co-wrote two books inspired by his years of expertise collecting shark teeth, including a beachcombing guide for fossil collectors titled My Shark Tooth Guide and a children’s book Why We Need Sharks, which explores the awe-inspiring world of sharks and sheds light on their vital role in the ecosystem.

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Robert Steven Connett’s Nature Illustrations are as Weird as They Come https://wallpaperdata.com/robert-steven-connetts-nature-illustrations-are-as-weird-as-they-come/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:04:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9401 Many artists turn to nature when looking for inspiration, but no one is doing it like Robert Steven Connett. He made a name for himself with his incredibly intricate drawings, that will take you to a world of magic and wonder that’s filled with the most vibrant life forms you’ll ever come across. Connett’s life […]

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Many artists turn to nature when looking for inspiration, but no one is doing it like Robert Steven Connett. He made a name for himself with his incredibly intricate drawings, that will take you to a world of magic and wonder that’s filled with the most vibrant life forms you’ll ever come across.

Connett’s life story proves that it’s never too late to become an artist since he worked in many different industries before becoming a full-time artist in his 50s. After losing his home in a fire, he decided to leave his career in insurance behind and worked several failed jobs before finding his true calling as an artist.

He started drawing because he loves seeing his imagination come to life and the process of creating art brings him peace that he can’t attain any other way.

“[My art is] still how I illustrate my feelings about the world, but it’s modified by my wish to create order and beauty. I use my work as a vehicle to take me to another world, one of my own creation. I’m honored to share that world and thrilled that others can relate to it in their own way,” he explains on his official website.

Connett’s drawings will transport you to a whimsical world that takes inspiration from our own while also looking completely unique and magical. Most of them are inspired by the endless beauty of the natural world and show insects, reptiles, birds, and other animals in a way we’ve never seen them before.

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Nikita Drachuk’s Miniature Glass Sculptures are Bringing Nature to Life https://wallpaperdata.com/nikita-drachuks-miniature-glass-sculptures-are-bringing-nature-to-life/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:38:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9283 Glass art is a truly fascinating art form that rarely gets as much attention as it should, but Nikita Drachuk will help you look at it with new eyes. This talented glass artist from Ukraine is crafting some of the most fascinating glass miniatures you’ll ever see, often inspired by his fascination with flora and […]

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Glass art is a truly fascinating art form that rarely gets as much attention as it should, but Nikita Drachuk will help you look at it with new eyes. This talented glass artist from Ukraine is crafting some of the most fascinating glass miniatures you’ll ever see, often inspired by his fascination with flora and fauna.

Drachuk has been working with glass for over 20 years, and he now specializes in “lampwork” – the practice of making glass figurines melted in the flame of a gas burner glass. Also known as flameworking or torchworking, this practice has been around since the 14th century, and it led to the creation of some of the most intricate glasswork ever made.

Drachuk is proud to continue this centuries-old tradition through his brand Glass Symphony. His glass art is mostly inspired by the endless beauty of the natural world, and we’ve seen his tiny sculptures take the shape of everything from spiders and snails to his signature octopuses.

“Here you can find representatives of flora and fauna made of glass: figurines of wild and domestic animals, birds, fish, exotic plants, and other small compositions. Despite the small size the figurines accurately reflect the physiological characteristics of the animals, their character, and even emotions,” reads Drachuk’s Etsy page.

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Devan Carter is Living Her Best Life in Her Boho House Filled With Plants https://wallpaperdata.com/devan-carter-is-living-her-best-life-in-her-boho-house-filled-with-plants/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:34:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=8949 Plants have the power to turn your home into a peaceful oasis, and Devan Carter is a case in point. The Brick House Jungle founder became a true Instagram sensation after she decided to welcome us inside her boho home and share her houseplant tips and tricks with the world. Carter is trying to build […]

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Plants have the power to turn your home into a peaceful oasis, and Devan Carter is a case in point. The Brick House Jungle founder became a true Instagram sensation after she decided to welcome us inside her boho home and share her houseplant tips and tricks with the world.

Carter is trying to build her dream home in the mountains of North Carolina, where she lives with her husband and a golden retriever, but getting there has been quite a journey. Reaching this point involved moving six times over the course of seven years, but she never gave up on her houseplants.

Carter, who works as a speech and language pathologist and runs a rental property business with her husband, is followed by almost 200,000 people, and her plants are one of the reasons why. Her collection includes around 60 plants, and she started buying them while still in college, as a way of treating herself every time she passed an exam.

She gained a lot of knowledge about plant care along the way, and she’s using her platform to share it with the world. In addition to being a great source of home decor inspiration, Carter’s Instagram page will help you give your houseplants all the love and care they need.

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Chloe Hurst is Making People Fall in Love with “Goth” Plants https://wallpaperdata.com/chloe-hurst-is-making-people-fall-in-love-with-goth-plants/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:45:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9234 Plants come in all the colors of the rainbow, but Chloe Hurst doesn’t seem to be too interested in the lively and bright ones. She’s the mastermind behind the popular Instagram account “Goth Garden”, whose love for dark plants helped thousands of people discover their under-appreciated beauty. Hurst is a Canadian brand designer and graphic […]

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Plants come in all the colors of the rainbow, but Chloe Hurst doesn’t seem to be too interested in the lively and bright ones. She’s the mastermind behind the popular Instagram account “Goth Garden”, whose love for dark plants helped thousands of people discover their under-appreciated beauty.

Hurst is a Canadian brand designer and graphic designer, who used her skills to transform her Instagram page @theg0thgarden into a huge sensation, with almost 300,000 followers. She enjoyed wearing dark colors from a young age, and she wanted her home garden to reflect the goth aesthetic that she loved so much.

Even though she enjoyed playing in the dirt from a young age, Hurst traces her obsession with dark plants to black petunias she noticed at her friend’s place. She was so fascinated by them that she wanted to make her entire garden black, so she started doing her research and looking for more plants with a similar aesthetic.

Hurst’s “goth garden” truly started blooming after she moved to her own house in Carleton Place, Ontario, and she now owes 50 plants in different shades of black. They add to the mystifying allure of her home, and taking care of them is the best part of her day because it’s a grounding experience that allows her to completely detach from the digital world and simply relax.

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Meet Haggis the Hippo, Scotland’s Answer to Moo Deng  https://wallpaperdata.com/meet-haggis-the-hippo-scotlands-answer-to-moo-deng/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 08:57:35 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9197 Move over Moo Deng, there’s a new kid on the block. Haggis the pygmy hippo is the latest star at Edinburgh Zoo, capturing hearts and bringing attention to critical conservation efforts. Born to parents Otto and Gloria on October 30, 2024, this adorable calf is part of a globally endangered species, with fewer than 2,500 […]

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Move over Moo Deng, there’s a new kid on the block. Haggis the pygmy hippo is the latest star at Edinburgh Zoo, capturing hearts and bringing attention to critical conservation efforts. Born to parents Otto and Gloria on October 30, 2024, this adorable calf is part of a globally endangered species, with fewer than 2,500 remaining in the wild. Named after Scotland’s iconic dish, Haggis has already become a social media sensation, rivaling Thailand’s famous hippo, Moo Deng.

Though visitors can’t meet her just yet—her enclosure remains closed to ensure proper care during these crucial early days—Haggis has been delighting fans through behind-the-scenes videos on the zoo’s Instagram. From nestling in straw to showing off her curious personality, she’s already a natural in the spotlight.

Edinburgh Zoo is using Haggis’ charm to highlight the plight of pygmy hippos and the importance of habitat conservation. They’ve launched a special prize draw, where one lucky supporter can win an exclusive hippo experience, with proceeds supporting the zoo’s wildlife initiatives. You can enter the draw here.

Keep up with Haggis’ journey and enjoy updates on her development by following Edinburgh Zoo’s Instagram. This little ambassador is not just adorable but a vital reminder of why conservation matters​. Check out more of Haggis’ adorable antics below.

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Samantha Hermann Will Help Your Home Garden Bloom https://wallpaperdata.com/samantha-hermann-will-help-your-home-garden-bloom/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:22:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=9180 Buying plants and actually keeping them alive are two different hobbies, and no one knows this better than Samantha Hermann. She’s been trying to take the best possible care of her houseplants for years, and she’s sharing all the knowledge she gathered under the moniker House + Plant. Hermann is a social media creator from […]

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Buying plants and actually keeping them alive are two different hobbies, and no one knows this better than Samantha Hermann. She’s been trying to take the best possible care of her houseplants for years, and she’s sharing all the knowledge she gathered under the moniker House + Plant.

Hermann is a social media creator from Omaha, Nebraska, and she owes her 670,000 Instagram followers to her amazing plant care tips and tricks. She took care of over 200 houseplants over the course of the past decade and learned everything she knows today through extensive trial and error.

Hermann’s love for plants was sparked by her mother who gifted her a little golden pothos when she went off to college, which changed many different homes and environments over the years, growing and thriving by her side.

“I love plants and nature. The women in my family have always tended gardens and their own houseplants. I’ve learned a lot from them over the years. I’m excited to use this creative outlet to help others on their own plant journey,” she wrote on her official website.

Hermann knows how frustrating plant parenthood can be, and she wants to help other people handle it with ease. In addition to regularly sharing her tips and tricks on Instagram, she also offers consultation and sells useful supplies that helped her take better care of her plants in the past.

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Katharine Burns’ Seascape Paintings Show the Beauty and Power of Oceans https://wallpaperdata.com/katharine-burns-seascape-paintings-show-the-beauty-and-power-of-oceans/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:37:00 +0000 https://wallpaperdata.com/?p=8588 There is something both calming and disturbing about oceans. Watching their breaking waves is peaceful, but also reminds you that the power of the sea is far greater than we can imagine. Intrigued by the beauty and power of oceans, Canadian artist Katharine Burns creates captivating paintings of seascapes. With an impressive attention to detail, […]

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There is something both calming and disturbing about oceans. Watching their breaking waves is peaceful, but also reminds you that the power of the sea is far greater than we can imagine.

Intrigued by the beauty and power of oceans, Canadian artist Katharine Burns creates captivating paintings of seascapes. With an impressive attention to detail, Burns reproduces all sorts of different scenes on canvas. This ranges from calming seas painted in bright colors by a setting sun to waves crashing on the beach.

According to Burns, the main focus of her paintings is always water, and she always aims to avoid adding other motifs that might distract the viewers. 

“What I try to capture is intimacy, and the qualities of the whole ocean environment that captivate us, sometimes unconsciously; or inspire awe in ways we can barely put into words,” Burns explains on her website. “The sparkles created from sunlight on the water’s surface; the amazing force behind a wave; the little windows of translucency that flash within it for a split second just before it crashes to the shore.”

Burns’ seascape paintings are currently exhibited at the James Baird Gallery in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Abbozzo Gallery in Toronto, Ontario. You can also check them out on the artist’s social media channels or by scrolling below.

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