17 Iluminations That Kept Melbourne Wide Awake On White Night

December 20, 2017 by 
                                            <b>It&rsquo;s not a dream.</b>

1. Once every year, Melbourne turns on the lights to host a night-long celebration that only proves why it’s the culture capital of Australia.

2. Bright Notes at Melbourne Central.

Bright Notes at Melbourne Central.

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3. The Crucible at Federation Square.

The Crucible at Federation Square.

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4. …Another fire spectacle!

...Another fire spectacle!

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5. Key Frames at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Key Frames at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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6. Golden Mirrored Carousel at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Golden Mirrored Carousel at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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7. Neon Angel Wings at Queen Victoria Gardens.

Neon Angel Wings at Queen Victoria Gardens.

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8. Infinite Curve at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Infinite Curve at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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9. Sita’s Garden near Federation Square.

Sita's Garden near Federation Square.

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10. 4 Elements at the Royal Exhibition Building.

4 Elements at the Royal Exhibition Building.

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11. Colonise at Scots’ Church.

Colonise at Scots' Church.

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12. TOTEM Turtle at Alexandra Gardens.

TOTEM Turtle at Alexandra Gardens.

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13. Vox Lumen at Federation Square.

Sore feet? Watch Vox Lumen transform movement into light at Fed Square #WhiteNightMelb

— whitenightmelb (@WhiteNight Melbourne)

14. Wonderland at the Forum Theatre.

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15. More from Wonderland.

Have you been to Wonderland #Melbourne? #WhiteNightMelb

— whitenightmelb (@WhiteNight Melbourne)

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17. Sofles’ Graffiti Mapped at the McKenzie Street car park.

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18. Rabbit Hole at the State Library of Victoria.

Head down the Rabbit Hole @Library_Vic You would be mad not to move towards Northern Lights #WhiteNightMelb

— whitenightmelb (@WhiteNight Melbourne)

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/annamendoza/white-night-bright-lights

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What Do You Do With All Your Art

June 17, 2017 by

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This Coloring Book Was Designed By Someone Who Had His Eyes Closed The Entire Time

December 13, 2016 by
A new trend in books has taken the world by storm, and it’s not what you would expect. No, it’s not another series like Harry Potter or The Hunger Games — it’s something much more elementary. Welcome to the wonderful world of adult coloring books.

And one take on the trend has opened quite a few eyes in New York City. Artist Ian Sklarsky just developed a coloring book in collaboration with Yotel NYC by using a method called blind contouring. This process involves drawing with your eyes closed so that the only guide you have is the image in your mind.

Wanting to give visitors a unique experience, the team at Yotel NYC enlisted the help of artist Ian Sklarsky to create a coloring book that would entertain more mature guests.

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Using a method called blind contouring, he filled the book with artful images that are anything but childish.

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Instead of focusing on perfection, Sklarsky concentrated intently on the illustrations that he wanted to create and drew from what appeared in his mind.

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That’s why blind contour artists draw with their eyes closed. Another interesting element of this technique is that creators don’t lift their pens or pencils from the paper until the piece is complete.

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“My art simply shows that there aren’t any wrongs,” Sklarsky explained. “It’s about the enjoyment of figuring out how to get from point A to point B without looking.”

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The resulting coloring book is as intriguing as it is entertaining.

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Each illustration is totally abstract, but the subjects are still recognizable.

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Most of the scenes are familiar to people who love to travel.

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There is a method to the madness, and Sklarsky loves unleashing his creative energy on projects like this.

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This just goes to show you that there are so many innovative ways to create art. All you have to do is think outside the box.

To learn more about Ian Sklarsky’s work, check out his website. For regular updates, follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/blind-contouring/

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He Gave His 84 Year Old Grandma An iPad. When He Returned 30 Minutes Later, She Had Done THIS.

May 17, 2015 by

When a user on Reddit decided to surprise his grandma with a new iPad, this is probably the last thing he expected to happen. Here’s what he said:

Bought my Grandma an iPad. She’s 84 and never had a tablet, and wanted it for “art.” I bought ArtRage for her and left her alone with her new toy for 30 minutes. This is what I came back to.

Whoa.

Like one person said on the original post, “Admit it. You bought your Grandma a mirror.”

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One thing is certain: Grandma has got some skills. Share this with others and make her day.
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The Very Best Art On The Berlin Wall, According To Tourists

May 12, 2015 by 
                                            <b>Visitors to Berlin show us their favourite art on the capital&rsquo;s fallen wall at the East Side Gallery and tell us why it&rsquo;s special.</b>

Dana Reynolds, 27, from Melbourne, Australia, and John Linari, 23, from Seattle, United States

Dana Reynolds, 27, from Melbourne, Australia, and John Linari, 23, from Seattle, United States

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Click to listen to John:

“I really like this piece because in general the Berlin Wall has so much history and social attachment to all the different conflicts that have happened in Berlin and in Germany as a whole. In most places they don’t have a wall for graffiti and someone expressing themselves. I really like this one because personally there’s so much detail, it’s very abstract, but you can see what’s going on, you see the different areas, people holding prized possessions. It catches your eye, makes you want to stare at it and take it all in.” – John Linari Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

Listen to Dana:

“I think I particularly like this piece because of the scale and the juxtaposition with the surroundings. It’s a really nice balance of chaos and simplicity – the colours are really enjoyable.” – Dana Reynolds Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

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Katie, 23, from Australia

Katie, 23, from Australia

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Katie said this was her favourite because of the “colour and symmetry”.

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Gianmarco Trapani, 23, from Italy

Gianmarco Trapani, 23, from Italy

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Listen to Gianmarco:

“I must say that this is the first time I’ve seen this – I’ve been here three or four times in this part of Berlin, and this is the first time I recognise this painting, and I like it because of the idea that someone else is pushing your thumb up. I guess it reminds me of the Soviet Union somehow. That’s why I like it.” – Gianmarco Trapani Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

Nicolò, 23, from Italy

Nicolò, 23, from Italy

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Listen to Nicolò:

“I like this because it looks like there is a woman trying to keep out all the armies and violence from the planet. You can see how outside this planet there is a spreading rainbow and some roots of trees, and some guys that are partying, they are happy.” – Nicolò Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

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Hanneleen, 16, Laila, 16, Mieke, 17, and Jondahl, 16, from the Netherlands

Hanneleen, 16, Laila, 16, Mieke, 17, and Jondahl, 16, from the Netherlands

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Listen to Hanneleen and her friends:

“I really like this work of art by Peter Russell because the colours are very beautiful, there’s a lot to see, it’s really full, so it catches your eye. Everything on this wall has symbolism that really speaks to me, which makes it very interesting to look at and also the way it is painted is very beautiful. It’s nice that you need to have time to look at it – you have to look longer at it to understand what it means, and what the artist means with it.” – Hanneleen and friends Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

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Sillmann Helge, 44, from Germany

Sillmann Helge, 44, from Germany

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“Albert Einstein is a very famous person in Germany and he’s a very intelligent guy who has always impressed me.” – Sillmann Helge

Andrew Allan, 17, from Sydney, Australia

Andrew Allan, 17, from Sydney, Australia

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“This piece of art seems so incongruous with everything, because you’ve got the history of the Berlin Wall, where you’re entering either the American or Russian sector. I just love that they decide to go with the Japanese sector instead. It’s completely out of place, and for that purpose I absolutely love it. Me with my Russian hat, being in Germany, looking at the Japanese sector. I just love how it all comes together.” – Andrew Allan

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Andrew, 29, from London

Andrew, 29, from London

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“I think this art stands out because it’s predominantly black, which the rest of them aren’t, the rest are trying to be very colourful. It’s remarkably different. The black is fitting, as the days of the Berlin Wall depict a very depressing atmosphere etc, [and] with Tokyo and New York it shows international influences in Berlin. All that combined, along with the depiction of the Berlin TV Tower and the big rotating Mercedes symbol, brings it all together quite nicely.” – Andrew

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Johnnie, 28, from Australia, and Elize, 25, from Singapore

Johnnie, 28, from Australia, and Elize, 25, from Singapore

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Listen to Johnnie:

“I like this piece because it signifies freedom, so humans are able to overcome any type of obstacle and get to the final goal, and it’s colourful.” Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

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The Fernandez family, from Madrid, Spain

The Fernandez family, from Madrid, Spain

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Listen to the Fernandez family:

“We like this one because it’s very colourful and it’s a gloomy day, and because it reminds us of the Spanish painter Picasso.” – the Fernandez family Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

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Alice, 28, and Alberto, 38, from Italy

Alice, 28, and Alberto, 38, from Italy

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“We like this because the hands appear to press the wall.” – Alice.

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Chiara, 25, and Gianluca, 26, from Italy

Chiara, 25, and Gianluca, 26, from Italy

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“I like this art because of the year 1989, which was an important year for German people, but also for me, as it’s the year I was born.” – Chiara

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Melissa Bowen, 22, from London

Melissa Bowen, 22, from London

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Listen to Melissa:

“I like the dove because it’s on the Berlin Wall, which represents sort of the peace when it was brought down, and then you’ve got the chain instead of the branches [the dove] normally holds, which represents the breaking of the peace. It’s a bit more symbolic than just the branches.” – Melissa Bowen Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

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Tom Colwill, 21, from London

Tom Colwill, 21, from London

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This piece of art was on an adjoining wall to the Berlin Wall that was adorned with equally impressive art. Tom enjoyed it with quiet appreciation.

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Laura, 25, from Colombia

Laura, 25, from Colombia

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Listen to Laura (in Spanish):

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Listen to Laura’s friend translate her into English:

“She says that she likes the controversy of it because it reflects modern times, especially the shock, as the people are dressed like really important people from the parliament, government people, and that makes it even more of a shock.” – Laura’s friend Matthew Tucker / BuzzFeed

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Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewtucker/the-very-best-art-on-the-berlin-wall-according-to-tourists

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29 Times Tumblr Told The Truth About Love

April 14, 2015 by 
                                            <b>Sometimes love makes you want to sing&hellip;and sometimes it makes you want to pull the covers up over your head.</b>

1. On the difficulty of expressing your love.

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Art by Owl Turd Comix.

2. On holding hands with the one you love.

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Art by Tiffany Ford.

3. On edible love.

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Art by Constance Lagrange.

4. On sharing a bed with the one you love.

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Art by Kelly Bastow (MOOSEKLEENEX).

5. On love between dog owners.

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Art by Gemma Correll.

6. On needing to be so much closer to the one you love.

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Art by Deep Dark Fears.

7. On unfulfilled love.

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Art by Nick Sumida.

8. On keeping the one you love healthy.

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Art by Maritsa Patrinos.

9. On seemingly impossible love.

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Art by Carolina (My Whispered Colors).

10. On never wanting to stop talking to the one you love.

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Art by Sarah Graley.

11. On protecting the one you love.

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Art by Madéleine Flores.

12. On finding your true love.

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Art by Philippa Rice.

13. On young love.

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Art by Jordan Jeffries.

14. On a mother’s love.

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Art by Kate Beaton.

15. On past love.

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Art by Lizzy Stewart.

16. On love songs.

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Art by Marloes de Vries.

17. On literary love.

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Art by Irena Freitas.

18. On the love between pet owner and pet.

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Art by Sam Spina.

19. On sacrificing yourself for the one you love.

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Art by Carolyn C. Nowak.

20. On long-lasting love.

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Art by Ruth Chan.

21. On being a book lover.

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Art by Grant Snider (Incidental Comics).

22. On unexpressed love.

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Art by Jillian Tamaki (SuperMutant Magic Academy).

23. On the early stages of love.

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Art by Julian Callos.

24. On love changing as you get older.

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Art by Noelle Stevenson.

25. On chivalrous acts of love.

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Art by Tiffany Ford.

26. On being a part of a chain of unreciprocated love.

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Art by Anne Emond.

27. On passionate love.

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Art by Kim Roselier.

28. On love expressed through mooing.

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Art by Seo Kim.

29. On the quest for love.

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Art by Hyesu Lee.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mallorymcinnis/comics-about-love

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This Women Turned Her Mirror Into A Playground Of Imagination And It’s Too Impressive For Words.

March 30, 2015 by

Selfies. We’ve all seen them and, for better or for worse, we’ve all taken them. Regardless of how you feel about them, there’s no doubting that they’re here to stay. Especially when Instagram users like @mirrorsme are using their talent to help the selfie evolve from peace signs and duck faces into more impressive works (that have nothing to do with yoga pants). Although she says they take less than 30 minutes to make, @mirrorsme’s selfies are oozing with skill and effort. If these aren’t worth a like on Instagram, nothing is. Check them out!

1.) Cupcake

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2.) Aladdin

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3.) Magician

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4.) Mario

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5.) Brushing

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6.) Kisses

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7.) Lifting

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8.) Seagulls

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9.) Handshake

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10.) Archery

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11.) Bedtime

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12.) Crying

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13.) Thug Life

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14.) Burger-o-vision

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15.) Breaking Bad

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16.) Hammer Time

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17.) Ladder

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18.) Princess

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19.) Pippi Longstocking

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20.) The Dark Knight

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21.) Eye Spy

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22.) Flowers

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23.) Helicopter

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(H/T bored panda) Want to take selfies like @mirrorsme? You’ll need chalk markers, paint pens, and a lot of talent. Not to mention, a roommate who’s okay with you hogging the bathroom every morning. Share these creative selfies using the button below.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/mirror-drawing-selfies/

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If You’re Sitting Around This Guy, You Might End Up On The Internet. But It’s Pretty Awesome.

March 4, 2015 by

There are works of art that exist outside of what hangs on walls inside museums. For example, these simple works of Tokyo-based illustrator Hama-House. When he isn’t working, he likes to create speed sketches of everyday situations… and the resulting drawings are fantastic.

From people talking at a nearby table…

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To an exhausted commuter taking a quick nap…

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Hama-House is able to create perfect speed doodles of everyday situations.

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He makes the mundane look amazing.

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Although they are simplistic, it would be so hard for someone else to recreate them.

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Somehow, these elaborate sketches make getting coffee or taking a nap on a train seem so much cooler. They are both simple and complicated, and contain so much emotion for something with such normal subjects. To see more of this awesome doodle work, check out his Instagram account. Source: Hama-House These are the kinds of artwork I would love to hang in my own house.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/doodle-artist/

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