Creative Archives - MobiSpirit MobiSpirit Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:48:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Terry Cook Will Inspire You To Get Creative With His Out-Of-The-Box Projects https://mobispirit.com/terry-cook-will-inspire-you-to-get-creative-with-his-out-of-the-box-projects/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:33:46 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25289 If there’s a silver lining to COVID-19, it’s the return of hobbies. Being homebound means reintroducing ourselves to pastimes like baking and knitting—and Terry Cook has been doing just that. A self-proclaimed tinkerer and doodler, his hands are often busy with something: anything from the more traditional watercolor, acrylics, and inks, to the more experimental robotics […]

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If there’s a silver lining to COVID-19, it’s the return of hobbies. Being homebound means reintroducing ourselves to pastimes like baking and knitting—and Terry Cook has been doing just that.

A self-proclaimed tinkerer and doodler, his hands are often busy with something: anything from the more traditional watercolor, acrylics, and inks, to the more experimental robotics and high voltage items. And then there’s also his experimentation with balloons.

Using balloons as sculptural material, he recreates humans and birds. “I am obsessed with birds (Mostly British and European) and have been since I was a child,” writes Cook on his website. His balloon heads came later, taking inspiration from the material itself.

“I thought it would be cool to use the creases that form naturally on the balloon surface as the latex begins to degrade and lose its form,” he writes. “I made heads and then photographed them over a period of weeks as they began to deflate. Some went quicker than others.”

Other creative endeavors are more traditional, and include illustration and paintings. “I paint whatever I like,” writes Cook on his website, “but usually things relating to my hobbies and interests. I have also painted things relating to pop culture icons even though I have little interest in them, purely for the joy of painting!”

His other interests include animals, insects, physics and biology, robotics, automatons, and magic tricks. His Instagram page is worth following for its experimental quality alone. He might just inspire you to get your hands dirty…

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Creative Merit Badges That Celebrate Successful Adulting https://mobispirit.com/creative-merit-badges-that-celebrate-successful-adulting/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:41:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=20908 Can we all agree that adulting is hard? One day you’re a kid without any real responsibilities and the next day you wake up having to deal with every possible thing in your life. It can get overwhelming really fast. Do you feel like you would deal better with all that if someone gave you […]

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Can we all agree that adulting is hard? One day you’re a kid without any real responsibilities and the next day you wake up having to deal with every possible thing in your life. It can get overwhelming really fast. Do you feel like you would deal better with all that if someone gave you a merit badge every time you completed a dreadful task?

Well, you can actually get such badges and they’re quite amusing! Created by Winks for Days, a brand specialized in making quirky and clever things, “Adulting Merit Badges” seem like just the thing we all need. They’re embroidered and you can apply them to your clothes or a bag with an iron. The comprehensive collection features all kinds of notes, like “Updated the software” and “Paid bills on time.” Some can seriously help you deal with anxiety and feel better for micro-wins, like “Went outside today” and “Reduced screen time.”

You can give them to yourself or for someone you live with. Get them through Winks for Days’ online shop.

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Four Indian Snacks That We Wish We Had As Kids https://mobispirit.com/four-indian-snacks-that-we-wish-we-had-as-kids/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:03:51 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=12397 Indian food is known for the use of various intense spices and incredible flavorful concoctions, but what about snacks? Indian snacks have the same distinct charm as any other Indian meal, they are easy to make and a confirmed lip-smacking hit with everyone. So here’s a list of our favorite traditional Indian snacks that will […]

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Indian food is known for the use of various intense spices and incredible flavorful concoctions, but what about snacks? Indian snacks have the same distinct charm as any other Indian meal, they are easy to make and a confirmed lip-smacking hit with everyone. So here’s a list of our favorite traditional Indian snacks that will satisfy your greatest hunger pangs!

Jalebis  

Also called Indian doughnuts, these little sweet spirals made of fried dough topped with sugar syrup and cardamom are not only pleasant for the eyes, but for the gut as well.

Bakharwadi

Bakharwadi is another spiral-like dish that will drive you crazy. It’s a mix of sweet and salty with an unforgettable stuffing of poppy seeds, coconut and sesame seeds.

Shankarpale

We may be a world obsessed with chicken nuggets, but this sugar nugget is here to make a statement. Known by different names in different parts of India, the sugary dough makes for an amazing and filling snack.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnS58rylBs2/

Banana Chips

Well, maybe it’s time to include a healthy snack in this list. The banana chips is anything but an ordinary chip – the banana slices are fried in coconut oil, which adds an addictive flavor to the sweetness of the fruit.

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Three Amazing Art Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2019 https://mobispirit.com/three-amazing-art-instagram-accounts-to-follow-in-2019/ Sat, 04 May 2019 10:58:56 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=10129 With 800 million users and counting, Instagram has become a key platform for painters, photographers, illustrators and other artists to showcase their work and gain a loyal following of fans and collectors, forever transforming the way we experience and consume art, and most say it’s for the better. So if you’re an art lover always […]

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With 800 million users and counting, Instagram has become a key platform for painters, photographers, illustrators and other artists to showcase their work and gain a loyal following of fans and collectors, forever transforming the way we experience and consume art, and most say it’s for the better. So if you’re an art lover always looking for fresh visual inspiration, here are three of the best creators to follow on Instagram in 2019.

Frank Shepard Fairey

One of the most famous graphic artists and muralists alive, Shepard Fairy, started his career as a street artist. Since then, his incredibly large opus, concentrated on the colors black, white and red, has been used in screen-prints, illustrations, collages, sculptures, posters and murals.

View this post on Instagram

Fan the Flames is about the unfortunate truth that unchecked capitalism and a livable planet will soon be incompatible. Capitalism is predicated on expanding consumption and profits without regard to environmental consequences (with the exception of a few conscientious companies). I’m not making an indictment of capitalism in its entirety, only making the point that safety checks need to exist to put the health of the many before the profits of a few. The function of government is to serve the needs of the people who elected it before the needs of corporations, however corporate donations and lobbyists corrupt democracy in the way that they shift government's priorities from the needs of the many to the desires of big corporations. Campaign finance reform would help to keep polluters and fossil fuel corporations from going unchecked. We all need to think about how we vote and how we consume with an eye on a very delicate future ecologically. If you have not read it, I’d strongly recommend Naomi Klein’s book “This Changes Everything”… the market does not solve all problems; most need to be solved by humans who understand ethical responsibility. Proceeds from this print will benefit @350org, but I’d also suggest checking out @representus. Thanks for caring! – Shepard⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ OBEY Fan the Flames. Screenprint on cream Speckletone paper. 24 x 36 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 550. $90. Available Thursday, April 18th @ 10 AM PDT at store.obeygiant.com/collections/prints. Portion of proceeds will be donated to 350.org. Max order: 1 per customer/household. *Orders are not guaranteed as demand is high and inventory is limited.* Multiple orders will be refunded. International customers are responsible for import fees due upon delivery.⁣

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Sarah Bahbah

Ever since introducing her signature style to the public, Sarah Bahbah has gained a massive following and earned collaborations with brands like Gucci and a long list of up-and-coming models. Her original work has been on display at art galleries around the world since 2015.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNlj3igqbA/

Andy Dixon

Andy Dixon is celebrated for his bright, warm, colorful aesthetics that’s both bold and captivating, yet easy-going and playful. Exploring “the psychology of value and the taboo entanglement of fine art and luxury,” Dixon creates highly relatable pieces portraying luscious, cosy interiors to die for.

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Creative Soul Finds Inspiration in Finnish Forest and “Paints” with Mushrooms https://mobispirit.com/creative-soul-finds-inspiration-in-finnish-forest-and-paints-with-mushrooms/ Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:39:53 +0000 https://mobisprt.wpengine.com/?p=595 Saara Alhopuro, a former diving instructor from Finland, found it easy to get lost in the woods of Finland. The tranquil winter scenery calmed her and she often found herself spending hours among the trees, plants, and mushrooms there. When you see the creative work that happens while she’s in the forest, you’ll understand why she spends […]

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Saara Alhopuro, a former diving instructor from Finland, found it easy to get lost in the woods of Finland. The tranquil winter scenery calmed her and she often found herself spending hours among the trees, plants, and mushrooms there.

When you see the creative work that happens while she’s in the forest, you’ll understand why she spends hours and hours there freezing. Saara creates unique artwork with mushrooms she finds in the woods, and the end result may trick you into thinking that’s something you can easily do.

“I often spend five or six hours looking for mushrooms for just one creation. If I realize one day later that I would like to rearrange something in my creation, it’s already too late. The gills of the mushrooms have withered and lost those vibrant colors. Mister and Madame Snails have munched holes into the caps, and trees have covered my creations with falling leaves,” Saara shared her struggles.

But it’s all so worth it! Check out her work below.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Creative Archives - MobiSpirit MobiSpirit Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:48:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Terry Cook Will Inspire You To Get Creative With His Out-Of-The-Box Projects https://mobispirit.com/terry-cook-will-inspire-you-to-get-creative-with-his-out-of-the-box-projects/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:33:46 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25289 If there’s a silver lining to COVID-19, it’s the return of hobbies. Being homebound means reintroducing ourselves to pastimes like baking and knitting—and Terry Cook has been doing just that. A self-proclaimed tinkerer and doodler, his hands are often busy with something: anything from the more traditional watercolor, acrylics, and inks, to the more experimental robotics […]

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If there’s a silver lining to COVID-19, it’s the return of hobbies. Being homebound means reintroducing ourselves to pastimes like baking and knitting—and Terry Cook has been doing just that.

A self-proclaimed tinkerer and doodler, his hands are often busy with something: anything from the more traditional watercolor, acrylics, and inks, to the more experimental robotics and high voltage items. And then there’s also his experimentation with balloons.

Using balloons as sculptural material, he recreates humans and birds. “I am obsessed with birds (Mostly British and European) and have been since I was a child,” writes Cook on his website. His balloon heads came later, taking inspiration from the material itself.

“I thought it would be cool to use the creases that form naturally on the balloon surface as the latex begins to degrade and lose its form,” he writes. “I made heads and then photographed them over a period of weeks as they began to deflate. Some went quicker than others.”

Other creative endeavors are more traditional, and include illustration and paintings. “I paint whatever I like,” writes Cook on his website, “but usually things relating to my hobbies and interests. I have also painted things relating to pop culture icons even though I have little interest in them, purely for the joy of painting!”

His other interests include animals, insects, physics and biology, robotics, automatons, and magic tricks. His Instagram page is worth following for its experimental quality alone. He might just inspire you to get your hands dirty…

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Creative Merit Badges That Celebrate Successful Adulting https://mobispirit.com/creative-merit-badges-that-celebrate-successful-adulting/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:41:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=20908 Can we all agree that adulting is hard? One day you’re a kid without any real responsibilities and the next day you wake up having to deal with every possible thing in your life. It can get overwhelming really fast. Do you feel like you would deal better with all that if someone gave you […]

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Can we all agree that adulting is hard? One day you’re a kid without any real responsibilities and the next day you wake up having to deal with every possible thing in your life. It can get overwhelming really fast. Do you feel like you would deal better with all that if someone gave you a merit badge every time you completed a dreadful task?

Well, you can actually get such badges and they’re quite amusing! Created by Winks for Days, a brand specialized in making quirky and clever things, “Adulting Merit Badges” seem like just the thing we all need. They’re embroidered and you can apply them to your clothes or a bag with an iron. The comprehensive collection features all kinds of notes, like “Updated the software” and “Paid bills on time.” Some can seriously help you deal with anxiety and feel better for micro-wins, like “Went outside today” and “Reduced screen time.”

You can give them to yourself or for someone you live with. Get them through Winks for Days’ online shop.

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Four Indian Snacks That We Wish We Had As Kids https://mobispirit.com/four-indian-snacks-that-we-wish-we-had-as-kids/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:03:51 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=12397 Indian food is known for the use of various intense spices and incredible flavorful concoctions, but what about snacks? Indian snacks have the same distinct charm as any other Indian meal, they are easy to make and a confirmed lip-smacking hit with everyone. So here’s a list of our favorite traditional Indian snacks that will […]

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Indian food is known for the use of various intense spices and incredible flavorful concoctions, but what about snacks? Indian snacks have the same distinct charm as any other Indian meal, they are easy to make and a confirmed lip-smacking hit with everyone. So here’s a list of our favorite traditional Indian snacks that will satisfy your greatest hunger pangs!

Jalebis  

Also called Indian doughnuts, these little sweet spirals made of fried dough topped with sugar syrup and cardamom are not only pleasant for the eyes, but for the gut as well.

Bakharwadi

Bakharwadi is another spiral-like dish that will drive you crazy. It’s a mix of sweet and salty with an unforgettable stuffing of poppy seeds, coconut and sesame seeds.

Shankarpale

We may be a world obsessed with chicken nuggets, but this sugar nugget is here to make a statement. Known by different names in different parts of India, the sugary dough makes for an amazing and filling snack.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnS58rylBs2/

Banana Chips

Well, maybe it’s time to include a healthy snack in this list. The banana chips is anything but an ordinary chip – the banana slices are fried in coconut oil, which adds an addictive flavor to the sweetness of the fruit.

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Three Amazing Art Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2019 https://mobispirit.com/three-amazing-art-instagram-accounts-to-follow-in-2019/ Sat, 04 May 2019 10:58:56 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=10129 With 800 million users and counting, Instagram has become a key platform for painters, photographers, illustrators and other artists to showcase their work and gain a loyal following of fans and collectors, forever transforming the way we experience and consume art, and most say it’s for the better. So if you’re an art lover always […]

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With 800 million users and counting, Instagram has become a key platform for painters, photographers, illustrators and other artists to showcase their work and gain a loyal following of fans and collectors, forever transforming the way we experience and consume art, and most say it’s for the better. So if you’re an art lover always looking for fresh visual inspiration, here are three of the best creators to follow on Instagram in 2019.

Frank Shepard Fairey

One of the most famous graphic artists and muralists alive, Shepard Fairy, started his career as a street artist. Since then, his incredibly large opus, concentrated on the colors black, white and red, has been used in screen-prints, illustrations, collages, sculptures, posters and murals.

View this post on Instagram

Fan the Flames is about the unfortunate truth that unchecked capitalism and a livable planet will soon be incompatible. Capitalism is predicated on expanding consumption and profits without regard to environmental consequences (with the exception of a few conscientious companies). I’m not making an indictment of capitalism in its entirety, only making the point that safety checks need to exist to put the health of the many before the profits of a few. The function of government is to serve the needs of the people who elected it before the needs of corporations, however corporate donations and lobbyists corrupt democracy in the way that they shift government's priorities from the needs of the many to the desires of big corporations. Campaign finance reform would help to keep polluters and fossil fuel corporations from going unchecked. We all need to think about how we vote and how we consume with an eye on a very delicate future ecologically. If you have not read it, I’d strongly recommend Naomi Klein’s book “This Changes Everything”… the market does not solve all problems; most need to be solved by humans who understand ethical responsibility. Proceeds from this print will benefit @350org, but I’d also suggest checking out @representus. Thanks for caring! – Shepard⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ OBEY Fan the Flames. Screenprint on cream Speckletone paper. 24 x 36 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 550. $90. Available Thursday, April 18th @ 10 AM PDT at store.obeygiant.com/collections/prints. Portion of proceeds will be donated to 350.org. Max order: 1 per customer/household. *Orders are not guaranteed as demand is high and inventory is limited.* Multiple orders will be refunded. International customers are responsible for import fees due upon delivery.⁣

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Sarah Bahbah

Ever since introducing her signature style to the public, Sarah Bahbah has gained a massive following and earned collaborations with brands like Gucci and a long list of up-and-coming models. Her original work has been on display at art galleries around the world since 2015.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNlj3igqbA/

Andy Dixon

Andy Dixon is celebrated for his bright, warm, colorful aesthetics that’s both bold and captivating, yet easy-going and playful. Exploring “the psychology of value and the taboo entanglement of fine art and luxury,” Dixon creates highly relatable pieces portraying luscious, cosy interiors to die for.

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Creative Soul Finds Inspiration in Finnish Forest and “Paints” with Mushrooms https://mobispirit.com/creative-soul-finds-inspiration-in-finnish-forest-and-paints-with-mushrooms/ Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:39:53 +0000 https://mobisprt.wpengine.com/?p=595 Saara Alhopuro, a former diving instructor from Finland, found it easy to get lost in the woods of Finland. The tranquil winter scenery calmed her and she often found herself spending hours among the trees, plants, and mushrooms there. When you see the creative work that happens while she’s in the forest, you’ll understand why she spends […]

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Saara Alhopuro, a former diving instructor from Finland, found it easy to get lost in the woods of Finland. The tranquil winter scenery calmed her and she often found herself spending hours among the trees, plants, and mushrooms there.

When you see the creative work that happens while she’s in the forest, you’ll understand why she spends hours and hours there freezing. Saara creates unique artwork with mushrooms she finds in the woods, and the end result may trick you into thinking that’s something you can easily do.

“I often spend five or six hours looking for mushrooms for just one creation. If I realize one day later that I would like to rearrange something in my creation, it’s already too late. The gills of the mushrooms have withered and lost those vibrant colors. Mister and Madame Snails have munched holes into the caps, and trees have covered my creations with falling leaves,” Saara shared her struggles.

But it’s all so worth it! Check out her work below.

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