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Israeli artist Paz Bernstein uses a Wacom tablet to create speed paintings of people that he meets on Chatroulette. This video is a compilation of some of those encounters.

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Take a look at famous actors and their lovely mothers. In case you haven’t seen the first part, enjoy it as well.

Justin Bieber and His Mom

Gerard Butler and His Mom

George Clooney and His Mom

Johnny Depp and His Best Girls

Justin Timberlake and His ‘Best Friend’

Diddy and His Mom

Tom Cruise and His Mom

Shia LaBeouf and His Mom

Leonardo DiCaprio and His Mom

Will Smith and His Mother

Tim McGraw and His Mom

Ryan Reynolds and His Mom

Usher and His Mother

Neil Patrick Harris and His Mom

Kenny Chesney and His Mom

Jude Law and His Mom

Kanye West and His Mother

Ashton Kutcher and His Mother

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Their Mothers

Matthew McConaughey and His Mom

The Jonas Brothers and Their Mom

Jay-Z With His Mother and Grandmother

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[ By Elizah in Architecture & Design, Travel & Places, Urban Images. ]

Reflecting their creators’ desire to step far, far away from the sheepish architectural clones that our culture has grown to accept as “normal”, these outstanding structures are among the unique global jewels that convey a quirky sense of personality tucked within an even more wackadoodle shell. While it may be hip to be square, these slightly left of center buildings demonstrate that marching to the beat of one’s own drummer – whether you’re of the animal, vegetable, mineral or architectural persuasion – is actually a whole lot more fun.

Ferdinand Cheval’s Le Palais Idéal or “Ideal Palace” (Hauterives, France)

(Images via: Nobiwan, The Bodacious Belgrade Blog, Arts Library)

Throughout a 33 year period, rural postman Ferdinand Cheval – who lacked any architectural background whatsoever – collected all the individual stones necessary to create his elaborate carved limestone and shell studded structure via pocket, basket and wheelbarrow. Incorporating a bizarre conglomeration of architectural styles inspired by Hindu and Biblical mythology as well as Algerian, Northern European and Chinese elements, he finally completed his outstandingly quirky monument just one year before his death in 1924 at the age of 88. Grottos, flying buttresses and statues of animals collide in what is today one of the most outstanding examples of “naïve art” architecture and France’s most beloved cultural landmark.

Waldspirale (Darmstadt, Germany)

(Images via: Pakway, Memucan, Germany Tourism, CheapOstay)

Viennese architect and painter Friedensreich Hundertwasser conceived of this fantastical, U-shaped, multi-earth-toned 12 floor residential building complex which emulates the layers of sedimentary rock that you might see in a jutting outcrop deep in the mountains. Completed just 10 years ago, his “Forest Spiral” features 105 apartments, 1000 different shaped windows, a café/bar, an inner courtyard with an artificial lake plus a diagonal green roof studded with botanical elements such as trees, grass, shrubs and flowers. Built by the Bauverein Darmstadt company, it currently serves as the home base for hundreds of lucky German residents.

Eliphante (Cornville, Arizona)

(Images via: Dymaxionweb, Organic Architect, Somethin Beautiful, You Live Where, Trip Advisor, Eccentric UK)

An exercise in artistically imaginative organic architecture, this dwelling – built into 3 acres of natural Arizona landscape by husband-wife team Michael Kahn and Leda Livant – would likely trigger Seussian envy in Theodor Geisel himself. Consisting of five separate hand-crafted structures linked together by their shared idiosyncratic themes, the main living quarters are housed within Eliphante and connected to a meditation zone, art gallery, bath house, sculpture garden and wading pond. Raw materials were scavenged from the desert and integrated into the homestead with decisive artistic flair along with stone and glass mosaics, wood, tile, plaster and metal sculptures, yielding a one-of-a-kind home that lives, breathes and communes with Mother Nature.

The Ice Hotel (Jukkasjarvi, Sweden)

(Images via: Multemusic, Culture Shoq, Sophistikitty, Ice Luxury Items)

Quite like short-lived, seasonal treasures such as the emergence of cherry blossoms that are here today and gone tomorrow, Jukkasjärvi’s Ice Hotel exists just 4 brief months out of every year. The nearby Torne River is relieved of tons of its ice, which is then used along with well over 30,000 tons of snow to form the ethereal exterior structure, central supports, shimmering rooms and infamously surreal ice bar. At the end of the spring, what remains is recycled and stored for next year’s incarnation — which is just one of several eco-friendly efforts (including self-generated renewable energy) that add to the hotel’s carbon negative aspirations that they intend to achieve by 2015.

Experience Music Project (Seattle, Washington)

(Images via: Washington.edu, Steve Picture Place, Travel Dudes, About.com, Mibazaar)

An architectural train wreck or simply just a brilliant collision of our world’s most memorable landmarks? In fact, this Frank Gehry-designed museum – which offers a cultural exploration of science fiction and music within – pays homage to the Gehry Tower, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall among other works created by the designer’s firm. Of course, critics have referred to it as being somewhat hemorrhoidal in shape and among the most supremely ugly buildings in the entire world, and while it IS risky with its clashing colors, textures and overall architectural identity crisis, the Experience Music Project kind of grows on you after awhile. Perhaps it’s high time for a little extra dietary fiber

The Sheep Building & Sheepdog Building (Waikato, New Zealand)

(Images via: Cool Mags, Uphaa, Ray Tomes)

Known for its rolling emerald hills dotted with what can only be described as a sea of terrestrial sheep, it’s rather fitting that in a land where wooly creatures out number humans twelve to one that Tirau boasts the world’s only known corrugated iron sheep-shaped structure along with a companion sheep dog version. Housing a wool and craft shop, the sheep building provides a perfect complement to its canine compadre (which happens to be the location of the town’s i-SITE Visitor Information Center). Both are crafted by local artist Steven Clothier, the brains behind “Corrugated Creations” and the reason why this small New Zealand locale is now covered with hundreds of smaller scale but equally quirky iron sculptures.

The Urban Cactus (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

(Images via: Vision Decor, Arts Library)

Rising up into the sky like an alien urban desert invader, this 19 floor Rotterdam high rise offers city dwellers an opportunity to get their funk on along with their green thumbs. Conjured up by the visionary design team at UCX Architects, the graduating structure with star-shaped levels enables natural light to stream through the living spaces while also offering residents access to ample outdoor patio areas, all while overlooking the Rotterdam Harbor. Sounds and looks divine!

“Inversion”…Also Known as “The Hole House” or “Tunnel House” (Houston,Texas)

(Images via: Listphobia, David Airey)

Prior to its imminent demolition, the Houston-based art trio of Kate Petley, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck decided to make the most of a doomed dwelling in a Montrose neighborhood by transforming it into a short lived but very memorable installation called “The Tunnel” or “Hole” house. With its central vortex narrowing into a tunnel that spilled out into the exterior of the structure, local spectators were able to experience their own personal Alice in Wonderland fantasies (or nightmares as the case may be) before the whole thing was leveled in 2005.

The Mushroom House aka Tree House (Cincinnati, Ohio)

(Images via: at: 5chw4r7z, Rocketeer, AnDy631, The Wondrous)

Sprouting up in Cincinnati’s Hyde Park section, professor of Architecture and Interior Design Terry Brown – along with his students – hand crafted this one bedroom residence throughout a period of 14 years until its completion in 2006, at which time it was put on the market for $525,000. Sadly, Brown met his untimely demise just two years later in a car accident, but his Mushroom House – constructed with multiple types of metals, tinted glass, ceramics, wood and shell – serves as his most outstanding legacy and one of Cincinnati’s most esteemed landmarks.

Hang Nga Guesthouse a.k.a Crazy House (Dalat, Vietnam)

(Images via: Webady, TrippyDoo, Travel Spot Cool Stuff)

Tumbling out of the imagination of architect Dang Viet Nga, Hang Nga’s Guesthouse and Gallery is…well…all sorts of crazy, from its rustic tree-like base with spiderweb windows to winding, nook-and-cranny laden interior that promises to keep you guessing at every turn. The artsy designer and daughter of Vietnam’s former president tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit by wisely charging admission to the storybook structure, knowing full well that spectators would happily gobble up its funhouse like details, including seemingly melting interior and exterior facades punctuated by somewhat goofy ‘what are THEY doing here?’ zoo animals keeping a watchful, protective eye upon the premises.

Mind House, Part of Park Güell (Barcelona, Spain)

(Images via: Unusual Architecture, Kripo)

Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, known for his fantastically original architectural works that can be found throughout Barcelona, incorporated intriguing mythological imagery within his Park Güell, including an outstanding colorful mosaic lizard and a sea serpent-shaped bench which took its unforgettable form thanks to the impression of a woman’s curvaceous derriere in the wet clay. Slightly more memorable than his naked buttock design technique is the overall gingerbread-like layout of his enchanting city garden boasting a thicket of 88 twisted rock pillars along with meandering walkways that appear to exist symbiotically with the lush green landscape. Serving as the focal point of the sprawling botanical zone is the Pavilion or Mind House, a rock studded masterpiece with whimsical jesture-like roof crowned by a polka-dotted mushroom shaped turret.

Conch Shell House (Isla Mujeres, Mexico)

(Images via: Couture Carrie, Art Style Online, Home Away)

Located just 20 minutes away from Cancun, this Carribbean Ocean-surrounded oasis — crafted by Octavio Ocampo — certainly leaves a distinctive impression with its 180 degree ocean views and seashell inspired design. The 5500 square foot dwelling, incorporating concrete as well as structural materials plucked straight from the beach and surrounding region, has no angles…just smooth flowing lines that mirror real seashells. With an interior that is just as alluring as its façade (thanks to creative design details that make the most of real coral and assorted conch shells), Ocampo’s structure – which is available for vacation rentals – offers a true escape into an ocean bound paradise.

Grand Lisboa (Macao)

(Images via: Cool Mags, Nightlight, Wayfaring)

We’ve all seen the ritz and glitz of modern casinos, so this entry may not seem like it’s treading unchartered waters, however the Dennis Lua and Ng Chun Man-designed structure happens to be among the world’s tallest skyscrapers…so that’s somethin’.  An eight-story spherical platform pulsing with ostentatiously gaudy neon lights supports an equally Liberace-like lotus leaf, providing onlookers with seductive eye candy which baits them into gambling their cares and bank accounts away. With 58 floors of 5 star debauchery, the $375 million dollar project is said to be among the most opulent, in part due to the ample bling scattered throughout…such as crystal balls, 580,000 Swarovski crystals, gold leaf accents and the permanent display of a flawless 218 carat diamond called the Star of Stanley Ho.

The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

(Images via: Architecture List, CPG Corp, Kamwise Miao)

Blurring the line between nature and architecture, this 5 story learning institute is an outstanding example of green construction with its fluid, grassy roof which appears to nestle its inner structure with a protective hug. Amid an urban landscape traditionally studded with buildings that automatically conduct heat, CPG Consultants’ award-winning design offers innate cooling properties along with a roof top rainwater harvesting system and smart sensors that only hydrate the greenery when necessary. It almost seems as though the glass, concrete and metal structure is carved into its wooded valley, acting as a natural extension of what Mother Nature was like long before man stepped into the mix.

The Crooked House (Sopot, Poland)

(Images via: Xcitefun.net, Panoramia, 2Bored4fun)

With little elbow room to breathe due to its curious location amid a long string of boutiques and cafes in Sopot’s Rezydent shopping center, it’s not surprising that architect Szotynscy Zaleski’s 4000 square meter cartoonish structure is suffering from a serious squish factor. However, it’s all by design and reflective of the art of Per Dahlberg and Jan Marcin Szancer, both of whom created fanciful scenes that are brought to life in The Crooked House’s off-kilter lines and somewhat saggy overall demeanor. Containing three stories packed to the gills with shops, restaurants, bars and a handful of touristy sites, Zaleski’s most photographed landmark is memorable just as much for its quirky appearance as it is for its sheer artistry and rather pitiful, gravity-succumbing sadness.

(Top montage images via: iFood TV.com, Instant Shift, Vision Decor, Wayfaring, Top 10 Thailand, Jassy World, Art Style Online, Cool Mags,  Design Top News)

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[ By Delana in Architecture & Design, Gadgets & Geek Art, Graffiti & Drawing. ]

No matter how often the huge number of professional Photoshop screw-ups are pointed out to a very amused world, more just keep cropping up. Why is this phenomenon still going strong? Short deadlines are a sure cause, along with this very powerful photo manipulation tool being put into the hands of less-than-experienced graphic designers. But let’s not forget the last-minute change of instructions from a client that results in a highly unusual finished product. For all of these reasons and more, we have an endless source of hilarious Photoshop blunders upon which to feast our eyes.

Legendary Editing Fail

(images via: Engadget)

When the top image appeared on Microsoft’s US site, it was mostly ignored as another boring piece of corporate marketing photography. When the bottom image appeared on Microsoft’s Polish site with the African-UKn gentleman’s head (but not hand) clumsily replaced, everyone noticed. Microsoft quickly took down the offending photo and make a public apology for the apparent racism…but not for their complete lack of Photoshopping skills.

Incomprehensible Anatomy

(image via: Photoshop Disasters)

If you squint and tilt your head – and then forget everything you know about human anatomy – you might see that the two missing legs in this picture are cleverly concealed by the coats on the bench. (The bench, incidentally, looks very sophisticated in this home of four-foot-tall people.) But for those of us who are unable to use our imaginations, it’s obvious that this is a portrait of a loving legless father sitting with his daughter who, due to some freak elementary school science-class accident, has one tiny leg and one (slightly damaged) adult leg.

Another Baby for Brangelina?

(image via: Photoshop Disasters)

We all knew that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had a whole mess of kids, but the last time we looked there was only one Zahara. InTouch Germany broke the story that the couple actually have twin Zaharas, both of whom can be seen here on a rare outing with their family.

Dominos Uses Anne Boleyn as Model

(images via: Slice.SeriousEats)

Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII’s second wife, was said to have six fingers on one hand. Domino’s must be a big English history fan, because they used a six-fingered model for their special “UKn Idol” pizza boxes. How very worldly of them!

Foot Envy

(image via: Photoshop Mistakes)

When Maxim featured the lovely Jennifer Love Hewitt in their May 2009 issue, they apparently felt the TV star’s feet needed a bit of retouching. They simply didn’t look cartoony enough in the original pictures. Their crack team of retouchers took care of that, though, then threw in some improbable shadows and neglected to add Jen’s reflection in the water for good measure.

First Class Fail

(image via: Photoshop Disasters)

This airline would like you to know that they fly to exotic locations. And your adventure begins before you even leave the plane, because there is no landing gear in the front. Passengers are expected to parachute out from a safe distance, because this plane isn’t coming down anytime soon.

Confusing, and Slightly Disturbing

(image via: Photoshop Disasters)

There is just not one thing right about this Coke ad. From the clumsy crop lines to the half-missing grill to the fact that the woman appears to be surgically connected to the bottom half of the seated man’s leg, this is one of the most truly terrible pieces of professional Photoshopping the world has ever seen.

Failure of Presidential Proportions

(image via: Jezebel)

Not all Photoshop failures are so glaringly obvious. Sometimes you just get a sense of overall wrongness about an image. Take this magazine cover picture of the U.S. First Lady, Michelle Obama for example. She’s a beautiful woman, but apparently the photo editors at Good Housekeeping felt she needed a little facelift. Unfortunately, no one taught them how to decide that enough is enough, and Barack’s wife turned out looking more than a little cartoonish.

Something Fishy About that Furniture

(image via: Sears)

“For Sale: Amazing Gravity-Free Vampire Patio Furniture! Won’t scuff up your floors OR leave a shadow!”

Curious Clothing and Perplexing Purses

(images via: Photoshop Mistakes and Photoshop Disasters)

In two separate feats of Photoshop magic, Victoria’s Secret have managed to make almost half of a lovely long pink sweater and nearly all of a woman’s handbag disappear.

Thrown Together

(image via: Jezebel)

Surely there’s nothing amiss in a photograph of four beautiful actresses! Several different light sources, not-quite-right shadows and a heavy-handed airbrusher make these lovely ladies look like they were all standing in separate universes to have their pictures taken, then as an afterthought someone stitched them together.

Raising the Bar

(image via: Photoshop Mistakes)

Apparently, having a nude Nia Long simply wasn’t racy enough for Peta’s “I’d Rather Go Naked” ad campaign. But not to worry – their master graphic designers simply plopped her into a fake train car background and invented a handrail for her to wrap herself around. Problem solved!

Anatomy Lesson

(image via: Jezebel)

Crystal Renn is a beautiful plus-size model with a womanly figure. Seen here in a Lane Bryant ad, though, she looks a bit off-kilter. Specifically, her belly button is all the way over there, above her right hip. Whether someone got a little too happy with the liquefy tool or her body parts were pasted together from several photographs, there’s definitely something off-center about this photo.

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