Landscape of Breathtaking beauty – Jacaranda Tree in Paintings and Photography

Jacaranda Tree in Paintings and Photography
If to describe the beauty of Jacaranda in one phrase, it would be like this: ‘breath-taking’. The most impressive this splendid tree is in full bloom – slender trunk, delicate leaves, and rich lilac blossoms. Meanwhile, there are many interesting uses of Jacaranda. First of all, the wood has a pleasant scent. Second, it is easy to work with for carpentry purposes. Because of the handsome finish and beautiful streaks that polished Jacaranda timber produces, in Egypt craftsmen used Jacaranda Tree for making pianos. In addition, the water extracts of Jacaranda has medicinal value; and it is antimicrobial. Besides, the beauty of this tree makes it the muse for artists and photographers.
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Leaf pendant. Beautiful artwork of glass by English designer Andria Serendipity

Andria Serendipity glass jewelry is like you’ve never seen glass. British artist Andria Serendipity is a designer by profession, but her passion is perhaps more interesting than the main work. Andria creates fabulous jewelry decorations from the glass thrown out by the waves on the coast of New England. Finding maritime treasures, Andria already knows how to use them. In fact, such beautiful and creative work is very relaxing and therapeutic. In addition, Andria is proud of making contribution to the preservation of the environment by cleaning the coastal zone from the glass and porcelain. Meanwhile, she frames each piece of glass of brilliant color with wire. Also, Andria uses natural materials – crystals, glass beads, beautiful and different in shape and size shells, fin, sparkling rhinestones, curled tendrils of the vine, and even a small crab. Taken together, covered with lacquer they have become a unique piece of jewelry art. Noteworthy, each jewellery decoration which she sells online, has an attached Certificate of Authenticity.
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American artist Kathy Klein’s artful Mandalas

Kathy Klein’s artful Mandalas
First of all, a Sanskrit word Mandala means “circle”, or “center”. Noteworthy, the figure is symmetric, and this is a philosophical concept of the model of the Buddhist universe. Besides, people use the magic figure in the practice of meditation. However, Mandalas can be works of art, and forms created by nature itself.
By the way, Aztec calendar stone is also a mandala. In addition, the Earth, a compass and a snowflake, the human eye, the annual rings on a tree and a cut pattern formed by iron filings, opened flower and an orange slice – all are mandalas.
Meanwhile, American artist Kathy Klein even calls herself Danmala. She creates wonderful mandalas of flowers, fruits and vegetables, and other gifts of nature. The talented artist Kathy Klein is a devout lover of plants, animals, people and the divine presence within all. According to her, the mandalas remind us all to listen to the unheard voice of nature, creation, and the eternal mystery.
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Blue toadfish. Splendid cryptic and amazing toadfish

Splendid cryptic and amazing toadfish
First of all, Toadfish is the common name for a variety of species from several different families of fish, usually because of their toad-like appearance. Fish in this family are usually called toadfish: both the English common name and scientific name refer to their toad-like appearance (batrakhos is Greek for frog). Toadfish are benthic ambush predators that favor sandy or muddy substrates where their cryptic coloration helps them avoid detection by their prey. Toadfish are well known for their ability to “sing”, males in particular using the swim bladder as a sound-production device used to attract mates.
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Ternopol region, Ukraine. Photographer Oleg Grigorev. World most beautiful crystal cave Mlynki

World most beautiful crystal cave Mlynki – horizontal gypsum rare crystal cave of labyrinth type. Located in Ternopol region, Ukraine, it is one of the most beautiful gypsum caves in the world, is known for the multicolored gypsum crystals. The total length of the passages of almost 45 km. The temperature in the cave in summer and winter is always constant – about 9-10 degrees Celsius. With crystal lined walls glittering deep beneath the earth’s surface, these mesmerizing scenes are taken from inside the cave. These awesome images were taken by naturalist photographer Oleg Grigorev. At the entrance of the cave you are met by the sculpture of a speleologist Vasya (Basil). You have to touch him or be photographed with him for good luck.
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From the series of photograhs “Unexplained phenomena project”. Moon Landing by David Jordan Williams, American photographer

Moon Landing by David Jordan Williams, California based fine art photographer and graphic designer. Williams Studio was opened in 1978 in Los Angeles. Since that the photographer has been experimenting in the art of photography putting his ideas in motion. For example, this “Moon Landing”, creatively bringing the planet of our solar system into our everyday life. The surreal picture of planets floating along the surface of the earth is drawn purely from his imagination. David has representation for his Fine Art Photography with Soho Myriad in Atlanta, Los Angeles and London.
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From the amazing early 20th century photo gallery titled “Old Heidelberg the Bulldog”

Old Heidelberg the Bulldog
This collection of wonderful retro photographs cataloged in Detroit Publishing Company, the Library of Congress. In fact, dated around 1905 photographs belong to an unknown author. In particular, each photograph – taken with a large format camera on an 8×10 negative. The series is reflective of such a fascinating turn-of-the-century period, when photographs were much more rare than they are today and creativity behind the camera was still being discovered. Besides, the costumes represent the fashion when men smoked pipes and wore fancy suits and women donned fabulous flowery hats and frilly dresses. Meanwhile, the unknown artist had quite a creative approach in photography conception. Thus, he dressed up different bulldogs in fashionable garb, thus giving each little boy or a girl such an incredible personality. By the way, the costumes represent the Victorian era fashion, with smoking pipes men and wearing flowery hats and frilly dresses women.
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Girl’s portrait. Ancient art of Painting with sand

Sand performance of Painting with sand with the video projection of the performance on large screen – a technique which appeared in the 70s of XX century. And the performing in this technique artist is Sand Animator. Undoubtedly, Sand animated art by Russian artist Alyona Voynova is worth watching. This is a unique art of fleeting images on glass, which can destroy even the slightest touch or breeze. There must be not only the ability to draw, but also the ability to feel the sand, so as not to spoil the picture by the reckless move. Drawing with sand on the glass develops imagination, attention, motor skills and spatial perception of the fingers. According to parapsychologists, sand absorbs the negative psychic energy, harmful to human health, and stabilizes emotional state.
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A Young Boy silhouette in the landscape. Work by graphic artist from Guatemala. Aritz Bermudez silhouette landscapes

Aritz Bermudez silhouette landscapes
Graphic designer and artist Aritz Bermudez was born in Venezuela and raised in Guatemala. He holds a degree from Parsons School of Design in New York. Aritz created a series of silhouette landscapes titled Young Boys. Using his own photographic captures of stunning stretches of land and vast expanses of oceans, Bermudez showcases his engaging portfolio as a photographer. He represented Guatemala at the 2011 Young Lions Cannes Festival and won a prize for best cyber advertising.
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