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22/01/2024

Animated short film Awkward recently won the Best Short Film of the Year award at Promofest in Spain. Created by Nata Metlukh, the animation follows a bunch of characters in typical socially awkward situations that we all know too well. Metlukh is very talented for capturing relatable embarrassing moments and the style of animation makes …

Animated short film Awkward recently won the Best Short Film of the Year award at Promofest in Spain. Created by Nata Metlukh, the animation follows a bunch of characters in typical socially awkward situations that we all know too well. Metlukh is very talented for capturing relatable embarrassing m...

19/01/2024

These days, social media influencers are not exactly picky about the way they get attention to themselves as long as it generates views and likes for their content. While often successful, this approach also comes with lots of risks, something that TikTok star Katie Sigmond learned the hard way. Back in October, Sigmond uploaded a …

Katie Sigmond uploaded a video with her hitting a golf ball into the Grand Canyon and throwing her golf club. The video went viral for the wrong reasons.

16/01/2024

Why do we appreciate art? What is it about art that draws us in? What is it about art that makes us tick, that is even essential for the survival of the world at times? Perhaps it’s because art is a reflection of who we are as a people, and when an artist manages to …

Austin Howlett is a "professional artist specializing in surreal figurative oil painting"—and from what we've seen on his page, we can't argue with that.

13/01/2024

Most people view orange peels as a waste, but one company from Milan decided to look beyond that and use them as a material for a household item. The Krill Design startup recently presented the world’s first 3D-printed circular lamp made almost entirely of orange peels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …

Most people view orange peels as a waste, but one company from Milan decided to look beyond that and use them as a material for a household item.

10/01/2024

Orcas are the apex predator of the ocean and rightfully deserve their “killer whales” nickname. They are also quite smart, being among the most intelligent sea creatures. However, that doesn’t mean they sometimes don’t need our help. A recent viral video that is making rounds on social media shows that orcas know when to turn …

A recent viral video that is making rounds on social media shows that orcas know when to turn to humans and ask for their assistance in times of need.

07/01/2024

London-based illustrator Charlotte Ager is on a constant pursuit of new knowledge and more practice. “I still feel like I’m figuring a lot out,” she told It’s Nice That. Her illustrations are beautiful and personal. They tell stories many of us can relate to and that’s what makes them special. In the past, Ager has …

London-based illustrator Charlotte Ager is on a constant pursuit of new knowledge and more practice. “I still feel like I’m figuring a lot out,” she told It’s Nice That. Her illustrations are beautiful and personal. They tell stories many of us can relate to and that’s what makes them spec...

04/01/2024

Some pets on Instagram seem to be leading such perfect lives that it’s difficult not to envy them, and that’s certainly the case with Suki the cat. Described as “a little kitty going on big adventures”, Suki is constantly traveling the world with her owners and she’s been everywhere from the magical European castles to …

Some pets on Instagram seem to be leading such perfect lives that it’s difficult not to envy them, and that’s certainly the case with Suki the cat. Described as “a little kitty going on big adventures”, Suki is constantly traveling the world with her owners and she’s been everywhere from t...

01/01/2024

Lucy Sherston finds that one of the best things about being an artist and illustrator is the constant learning and development you get to experience. She sees the process like a walk through a dense forest, she tells It’s Nice That, where “each job allows [me] to cut through the overgrowth and see [my] direction …

Lucy Sherston finds that one of the best things about being an artist and illustrator is the constant learning and development you get to experience. She sees the process like a walk through a dense forest, she tells It’s Nice That, where “each job allows [me] to cut through the overgrowth and s...

31/12/2023

Living a life as a digital nomad seems pretty dreamy, but most people are scared to give it a try, but not Christa Romano! The founder of travel blog Christa Bella Travels is living her best life as a digital nomad and she’s sharing useful advice with everyone trying to do the same. View this …

Christa Bella Travels is living her best life as a digital nomad and she’s sharing useful advice with everyone trying to do the same.

28/12/2023

Every now and then, we have moments in life where we’re humbled. Moments where we realize that we’re actually pretty fortunate and that we should be a heck of a lot more grateful. Just the fact that we can breathe, see, hear, smell, and taste are a blessing in their own right—and fashion influencer Ania …

Just the fact that we can breathe, see, hear, smell, and taste are a blessing in their own right—and fashion influencer Ania is grateful for her life.

25/12/2023

Wes Anderson is one of the most celebrated directors of his generation. He is known for using limited color palette shots, flat space camera moves, symmetrical compositions, and various other stylistic choices that give his movies a unique visual style. It’s a style that TikToker Ava Williams successfully captured in a viral video that has …

Wes Anderson's films have a unique visual style. It’s a style that TikToker Ava Williams successfully captured in a viral video about her train ride.

22/12/2023

You probably know that staying in a hotel can get a bit pricey, especially if you want decent accommodation and services. This is one of the main reasons why alternatives like Airbnb have become so popular in the past decade. On the other hand, if money isn’t an issue, then nothing beats hotel service. If …

YouTuber MrBeast shared a new video that shows him staying in a $1 million per night hotel and it’s something out of this world.

19/12/2023

If you’re a passionate reader looking for some interesting new Instagram pages to follow, you should learn Nat Eliason’s name. He’s taking this social media platform by storm with his amazing book recommendations that cover a wide range of different subjects. Eliason describes himself as “your friend who reads a lot” and he attracted almost …

Nat Eliason is taking this social media platform by storm with his amazing book recommendations that cover a wide range of different subjects.

16/12/2023

Have you ever looked at a painting and felt that it looked so real? Sometimes it’s not so much about how a painting looks, but more how it feels, that affects us so deeply. Not unlike the impressionistic era, Armand Cabrera’s work is a great example of art that interprets a scene so vividly that …

Armand Cabrera's work is a great example of art that interprets a scene so vividly that it not only mimics it—but also elevates it.

13/12/2023

Some people may think that there is no way bats can be anything but scary. However, those people obviously never checked out the Cuddly Bats webcomic. Cuddly Bats can turn any “bat hater” into a “bat lover.” It focuses on Luna and Shadow, an adorable bat couple, and follows their adventures and mishaps. The comic …

Cuddly Bats can turn any “bat hater” into a “bat lover.” It focuses on an adorable bat couple and follows their adventures and mishaps.

10/12/2023

Not all art needs to fall into the modern standards of order and convention. Looking at the art of Brian Soigne Wilson, it’s clear he doesn’t abide by the classic rules laid out before him, nor does he want to. This is the essence of the art he makes, and that only enhances its beauty. …

Looking at the art of Brian Soigne Wilson, it's clear he doesn't abide by the classic rules laid out before him, nor does he want to.

07/12/2023

For centuries, writers have used images in an attempt to stimulate a reader to see the story in a brighter light. From the late 19th century onward, there was an increasing emphasis on illustrations in books, and by the early 20th century, the increasing popularity of such books has driven a wide range of types …

For centuries, writers have used images in an attempt to stimulate a reader to see the story in a brighter light. From the late 19th century onward, there was an increasing emphasis on illustrations in books, and by the early 20th century, the increasing popularity of such books has driven a wide ra...

10/01/2022

To mark the franchise's 20th anniversary, Kristy Edgar recently presented a series of paper art creations that celebrate the Harry Potter universe.

05/01/2022

Puss in Boots isn't just some animated character. He is a living and breathing kitty named Pisco, who lives in New York and is a huge social media star.

28/12/2021

This Korean concept artist, game art director, and illustrator, is best known for reimagining everyday items and animals as anime characters.

20/12/2021

Lydia Ellen Design describes herself as a youth worker and illustrator who still finds time to create art and run her little business on Etsy.

13/12/2021

Romain Braccini is a French artist who gets inspired by nature, biology, and different species, using a mixture of 2D and 3D techniques.

06/12/2021

For this Seoul-based illustrator, art is her “soulmate”. Her name is Arim, and she's a freelance illustrator with 10 years of experience as a phone/TV UX Designer.

29/11/2021

C.C.J. Ellis is a gifted artist known for illustrating mythical creatures of Wales. If you're into that kind of thing, check out his stuff!

23/11/2021

If you have a creative mind, then maybe you can see animal faces in various fruits and vegetables, just like the creators of Les Creatonautes.

15/11/2021

Ke Yang is a talented artist from China who finished her studies in the United States, and ultimately found great success there too.

08/11/2021

Brian Kings always dreamed of being a cartoonist. He finally accomplished this dream and now depicts relatable things in cute and funny ways.

01/11/2021

Landscapes and objects were the things Mikhaylichenko could draw perfectly. But when it came to portraits, she overcame that challenge in an inspiring way.

25/10/2021

Ira Volkova is a talented and humble Ukraininian painter. They way she depicts bouquets of flowers with her hyper-realism will blow you away.

18/10/2021

There are Instagram celebrities, and then there's Nala Cat—arguably the biggest name out there when it comes to cat celebs.