If you’re in need of some inspiration for your next mental health break, look no further. Courtesy of the online community Something I Made, we present you with a list of the most amazing things people created with their own two hands. Scroll down to find them, and don’t forget to upvote the ones you can’t wait to try yourself next!
While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with Ukrainian artist Olga Vyshnyvetska, also known as Mr. Space Lobster, who kindly agreed to tell us all about her love of sculpting fantasy creatures. We also reached out to a maker of tufted rugs and the sole artist behind Gremlyn Rugs, Stephen, and Ian Finch-Field, maker of leather accessories, who kindly agreed to share more about their art as well.
Photos of their work can be found below, too!
#22 How It Feels To Be The Child Of A Hoarder. I Drew This With A Pen I Found On The Ground And A Pencil, I'm Very New So I Know It Isn't Amazing But I Had Fun Making It
He finds it hard to describe his creation process, as inspiration for it comes in a dream-like state. “I rarely sketch anything out on paper or have a clear finished product in mind. I piece it together in my mind as I go," he says.
For him, the most challenging part of being an artist is being restricted by the need to make money. ”It feels like my creativity has been limited due to having to produce and re-create product; to be able to survive as an artist. I have machinery to help out, and it does, but it's also limiting. It puts me in a box of limitations rather than me being able to create freely. I miss letting my creativity take over and not worry about the end result of having to make money from it - to survive.”
His few favorite projects include steampunk gear for Justin Bieber, The Big Bang Theory, Dispatches from Elsewhere, and the band Ghost. “I've also really enjoyed making masks for WWE wrestlers, DJs, musicians, plays, and operas. My most memorable projects I've made were for short films; specifically for Andrew W. Jones and the short films: Doctor Glamour (2012) and Buccaneer Galaxy (2014). Andrew challenged the limits of my creativity. He really helped start my career and further my love to create.”
His advice for anyone who wishes to start creating is to experiment, learn, and be inspired by others. “Think outside the box. Think outside the limitations you and others set for you. Create just to create—who cares if it sucks. Next time, it won't suck as bad. Learn from those mistakes and grow to be a better artist/maker.
Being able to create has helped me get through a lot. I don't know where I would be if I wasn't able to create and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels the same way.”
#27 A Guiding Star Necklace I Made With Pigment So It Absorbs Light To Emit Light
#31 I Upcycled A Toy Globe Into A Box And Made A Snail Friend To Carry It As Its Shell 🧭🐌
#34 I Made An Engagement Ring Box For My Girlfriend! (She Said Yes :)
#38 My First Broom. I Learned A Lot And I’m Excited To Make Another!
