Dina Abargil

These bold mixed metal jewelry pieces are by Israeli artist Dina Abargil.  To see more of her work go to Apparat.

Caroline Donohue

These intricate etching and aquatint pieces are by Irish artist Caroline Donohue.  To see more of her work go to Graphic Studio Dublin.

Olivier Chomienne

These awe-inspiring hair creations are by New York - based French hairstylist and photographer Olivier Chomienne.  To see more of his work go to his website.

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Desiderata
by Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy

Matt Gonzalez

These colorful found paper collage pieces are by artist Matt Gonzalez.  To see more of his work go to the San Francisco Collage Collective.

Nathan Lynch

These ceramic "decoys" are by California artist Nathan Lynch.  To see more of his work go to his website.

Desiree Dolron

These haunting images are by Dutch photographer Desiree Dolron.   To see more of her work go to her website.

Barbara Glynn Prodaniuk

These ceramic and mixed media sculptural pieces are by California artist Barbara Glynn Prodaniuk.  To see more of her work go to her website.

Anne Herzblut

These montage - like oil on canvas pieces are by German artist Anne Herzblut.  To see more of her work go to her website.

Kurt Weiser

These beautifully detailed porcelain "globes" are by artist Kurt Weiser.  To see more of his work go to Ferrin Gallery.

Yves Leterme

These mixed media pieces are by calligrapher/lettering artist Yves Leterme.  To see more of his work go to his blog or check out his recent book Thoughtful Gestures: The Calligraphic Art of Yves Leterme, 2011.

Martin Kremer

These striking kiln-formed glass pieces are by New York artist Martin Kremer.  To see more of his work go to his website.

John Griebsch

These amazing aerial images are by New York photograpner John Griebsch.  To see more of his work go to his website.

Genevieve Williamson

These carved polymer clay jewelry pieces are by Pennsylvania artist Genevieve Williamson.  To see more of her work go to her Etsy page.

Kevin Sloan

These wonderfully unique “magic realism” paintings are by Santa Fe artist Kevin Sloan.  To see more of his work go to his website.

Donatas Žukauskas

These recycled paper vessels are by Lithuanian artist Donatas Žukauskas.  To see more of his work go to his website.