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The germ that some people use "tbh" stands for to be honest. Story cut short, this would mean, that they would normally not be honest. "Tbh, cats rule the world" "I hate pizza." The second comment, doesn't have to be true because (and it isn't true) because it doesn't have tbh? The point of the term tbh was to have people to be more honest often..... Anyone see a sad connection with this?

Guests aboard some of Italy's finest Mediterranean cruise ships are coming home with amazing photos, not not of the Parthenon, the Pyramids or Pompeii -- but of the popular art of carving watermelons into delicious works of art! Incredible! Some of the creations are breathtaking -- wonderful artworks crafted from ... watermelons? Yes, they're all the rage on board cruise ships in the Mediterranean. Tourists are coming home with photos of amazing creations that are quite edible. Nobody knows where it started. After all, watermelons aren't exactly an Italian staple. Surprisingly, credit is given to a Japanese chef known as Takashi who a few years ago began carving watermelons into beautiful pieces of art. He told an interviewer that he learned watermelon carving while on vacation in Thailand. image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/1.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/2.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/3.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/4.jpg?h=318 Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/galleries/incredible-italian-art-of-watermelon-carving.aspx?p=2#djA9hguXbewxtDuS.99 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/1.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/2.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/3.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/4.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/1.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/2.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/3.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/4.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/1.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/2.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/3.jpg?h=318 image: http://media.beliefnet.com/~/media/photos/inspiration/galleries/melons/4.jpg?h=318

I'd like to bring up the subject of how Artists can create laughter... First one that comes to mind is Garfield...(i must admit having full collection of Garfield books that i read every single night when i was in my 20's...some of them 2 or 3 times!) (wish i still had them!!) Here are some pictures of early Garfield....and progressing to modern day!

this is very interesting...! https://youtu.be/dmkUjq4xZuI

https://youtu.be/pPLM3H4dT5E this was discovered while checking out the amazing sidewalk ART that Cheeky shared in the chat... https://youtu.be/5ccbqdf3FlQ

Sometimes, we attempt ART and it doesn't work out so well... so we can post some of these attempts and share the embarrassment.. Here is attempted Ballet... https://youtu.be/OWTYcu45klc

My Favorite is Obvious....lol..."Puss_N_Boots, and the Three Diablos".... and I'm wondering what your favorites are.! https://youtu.be/yadUpztiFwQ

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A grandfather who has spent the last 12 years transforming his council house into a stunning replica of the world-famous Sistine Chapel has finally completed his masterpiece. Former decorator Robert Burns, 67, has been painting his three-bedroom home one room at a time after being inspired by Renaissance painters and the Vatican City. The incredible transformation of the council home in Brighton, East Sussex, includes a recreation of the remarkable ceiling in the Sistine Chapel - the Pope's official residence in the Vatican City. Scroll down for video Former decorator Robert Burns, 67, has been painting his three-bedroom home one room at a time after being inspired by Renaissance painters and the Vatican City He has also added new paintings of celebrities including chef Nigella Lawson, 55, and music mogul Simon Cowell, 55, as they have never been seen before. And it took him three times as long to complete his work as it took painter Michelangelo to complete his masterpiece in Rome. What makes Robert's feat more spectacular is that the talented artist has never even been to Italy - or been taught how to paint. And the spectacular transformation has only set the ambitious artist back £350 on paint supplies. +31 It took art lover Robert three times as long to complete his work as it took painter Michelangelo to complete his masterpiece in Rome +31 Every inch of his Brighton council house is painted - including every wall, ceiling and even the doors - to mimic the Sistine Chapel +31 A wide-angled lens is able to capture the true extent of the transformation inside the home Robert shares with wife Linda, 59 - from bleak council house to stunning Renaissance residence Robert started the ambitious task of finishing his home after buying a Renaissance book for £2 at a local car boot sale in 2003. The house, which he shares with his wife Linda, 59, is covered in patterns and paintings from the famous Renaissance period. Their three bedrooms, hallway, kitchen, dining room and living room have now all been transformed and look like something you'd see in the Vatican. The father-of-three had previously painted comedian Russell Brand as Jesus, football star Wayne Rooney in prayer and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi. +31 Quite remarkably, Robert has never once been taught how to paint...nor has he ever visited Italy, the inspiration behind his work +31 The project is finally complete 12 years after it began. The interior detail even includes replica portraits and stills which adorn the home's walls And the dedicated artist is now 'delighted' he has finally completed his detailed piece of art. He said: 'I have finally completed the job I set out to do, but it's really been a labour of love, I've enjoyed every step. 'I started it in 2003 after I bought a tourist guide book about the Vatican City from a car boot sale in Lewes - it cost me £2. 'I was inspired by the Sistine Chapel in particular; every room was amazing and beautiful - that's what got me going. +31 'I was inspired by the Sistine Chapel in particular; every room was amazing and beautiful - that's what got me going,' said Robert +31 The grandfather was inspired by a tourist guide to the Vatican City which he bought at a car boot sale in Lewes for £2 in 2003 +31 +31 +31 His incredible portraits include paintings of Nigella Lawson, Wayne Rooney, and even comic and film star Russell Brand as Jesus +31 Despite taking 12 years and Robert painting every last spot of his home, the ambitious artist has only had to fork out £350 for paint supplies 'I loved the Renaissance artwork and was hooked straight away; I didn't stop me that I've never been to Italy. 'I am delighted it's finished but to be honest I'll probably keep adding to it.' Mr Burns added: 'I have done this all from books. I have never seen any of these paintings in situ. 'I am pretty quick now. I can paint a ceiling in a couple of weeks. 'When I first started I was working as a painter and decorator but I didn't like the Renaissance artwork in the house at first. +31 +31 When Robert asked his wife Linda if she thought his early work looked like 'a dog's breakfast', she said no. That was enough to provide the 67-year-old with the green light he needed to plough on with his project 'I asked my wife Linda if she thought it looked like a dog's breakfast and she said she thought about it and she said she thought it was excellent - so I blamed her for me continuing.' Mr Burns retired as a painter and decorator five years ago, which has allowed him to spend more time working on his masterpiece. He added: 'Some days I spend up to six hours a day painting in the house and I'm very proud to be living here. 'I don't plan on moving - unless I win the lottery. +31 From outside, the couple's East Sussex home looks in no way out of the ordinary - despite Robert choosing to give his wheelie-bin a makeover

Born April 15, 1452....Died May 2, 1519 He was was a full century or two ahead of his times... Artist, Scientist and Mathematics genious. Sadly, some of his work was for the use of the military. This is a forum that could go on forever... and i hope you will enjoy and add to it...

how about some artistic romance?... here are some Animals who are both beautiful and Romantic....

Thank you to Glyutri for sharing this amazing site, which has some fantastic buildings for you to explore...! http://www.hundertwasser.at/english/oeuvre/arch/arch_projekte.php

I'm going to open this one up..and anyone who remembers some...please feel free to add !!....What i found interesting, is that Cave art Tells us something about how some Animals have evolved. One of these pictures shows that horses were much smaller!

It´s me... or the proportions are not really correct in this one? Maybe I need glasses or something

Do yee dare to enter these houses or gaze at these Pumkins? (imagine getting paid to shoot a movie at your house, because it is THAT creepy....!)

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What is your favorite Music/dance video? I'll sbmit this one as it has every element of Art in it and is a treat for the eyes and ears. ... Andrea Bocelli... "O mare e Tu" https://youtu.be/gGyeuCEAyWU?lis

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Hey guys, look what I found! Watch this amazing artist paint beautiful portraits using only a pallete knife, a brush and of course some paint! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAi1UEm3z48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgXJhrHU-c0