Some artists have the ability to go beyond the ordinary. What may appear to be an everyday object to us, creative artists have the extraordinary mind to use it as their canvas, and transform it into something spectacular. From trees, to stones, sand, books, papers and more, we've collected what we consider to be Baba-Mail's best collection of art works that use an unusual canvas.
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QUIZ: What Type of Art Defines the Nature of Your Soul?
Art is a subjective matter that inspires debate and some fiery emotions, and this is likely because it touches us personally. What type of art are you?
10 Paintings by Artists Aged Over 60 Won This Art Contest
The Winners of the annual Over 60 Artists Magazine Painting Competition show the talented work of these artists aged 60+
These Are the Biggest-Selling Artists Featured On BabaMail
We have featured many a great artist on BabaMail, but have you ever thought about who ranks as the greatest of all? Enjoy this interactive collection.
Interactive: 12 Fascinating Facts About "The Night Watch"
This interactive painting of "The Night Watch" will share 12 facts with you about this almost 400 year old masterpiece.
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Notre-Dame?
This quiz will see how much you really know about this amazing building.
COLLECTION: 9 Incredible Festivals From Around the World
his unique interactive image is your gateway to exploring nine of the world's most vibrant and unique festivals.
Here Are the Absolute Best Flower Paintings Ever Created
Flower painting has a long history in fine art. To see the highlights of this genre, read this article about world-famous floral still lifes.
10 Famous American Artists Everyone Should Know
Get to know 10 immensely influential American artists and their greatest masterpieces.
This Artist Paints U.S. States So Exquisitely
Check out the beautiful landscape paintings of different U.S. states by artist Emily Kenney.
10 of the Most Influential Paintings by William Blake
William Blake was one of the most influential poets in history. Did you know that he was also a great painter?
18 Vivid Paintings Bringing the Art of Old Masters to Life
Erik Koeppel creates landscapes reminiscent of the works of old masters en plein air, depicting various picturesque places around the US.
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Listen to Elton John's Songs in a Magical Cellist Event
Cellist Stjepan Hauser decided to dedicate his next video and performance to the hits of Elton John.
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A Full Concert of Waltz Music and Great Classics
This beautiful concert in Vienna was held a few years ago to celebrate the new year.
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WATCH: This Romantic Composer's Work Is Utterly Magical
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
10 Classical Compositions By Genius Claude Debussy
Enjoy this playlist by the famous classical composer Claude Debussy. We feature 10 of his best works and explain a little bit about each one.
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This Andrea Bocelli Number Is a Must See For Music Lovers
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform one of the most iconic love songs in history
This Artwork Is So Small it's Hard to Believe it's Real
Hasan Kale loves to paint, and for his canvases he uses any tiny thing he can get his hands on. The results are absolutely breathtaking!
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This Unique Cabaret Act Is Guaranteed to Amaze You!
You won't believe this stunning, gravity defying act.
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This Greek Ballet will Have You Dancing & Shouting 'Opa!'
Zorba the Greek is one of my favorite tunes, it really gets me in the dancing mood the way it builds up that riveting Greek tempo. And what ballet it inspires!
This Japanese Tradition Takes Art to a New Level!
See how the Japanese continue the tradition of the rice harvest season by creating gigantic straw sculptures.
5 Priceless Works of Art That Are Lost Forever
From ancient sculptures to manuscripts that could have been classical pieces of literature, here are 5 priceless works of art that are sadly lost forever.
What This Man Built for Himself Will Astound You...
This artist decided to create a miniature version of the French capital.
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You Just Don't See This Kind of Act Anymore... Bravo!
This fantastic mime act uses an unorthodox second head to lure you into an amusing performance!
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This Emotional Duet Gave Me Goosebumps of Pleasure
These two world-famous artists are amazingly talented singing alone, let alone when they join to give an emotional duet like this.
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The Singing Nun That Had Everyone On Their Feet!
The world wasn't ready for this nun and her performance, but she was ready for it.
Intricate Winged Animals From a Piece of Paper - Terrific!
These intricate paper cutouts of animals are simply terrific!
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WATCH: A Superb Xylophone Performance by Christoph Sietzen
This beautiful xylophone performance, which is an interpretation of Emmanuel Séjourné's Attraction, will have you utterly spellbound.
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What Happens When You Bring a Typewriter to an Orchestra?
Who knew that a typewriter would pair so beautifully with the sounds of a violin?
Have You Read Any of the Greatest Novels of All Times?
In this article we'll discuss 12 books considered to be the greatest of all times, and see what kind of impact they made.
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This Sand Art Film About Nepal is Spectacular!
Watch this artist create a short film about Nepal using sand as his medium.
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Amazing! These Women Play the Harp Like No Others!
In our opinion, the harp is one of the best instruments to have ever been created. Don’t agree? Well, watch these four harpists and you’ll change your mind!
These Gorgeous, Classic Paintings Will Leave You in Awe
J.M.W. Turner is perhaps one of the most well-known British artists ever. When you feast your eyes on 10 of his most famous paintings, you'll understand why.
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This Version of a Famous Song Brought Tears to My Eyes
If you love the song 'Hotel California,' this a capella version will blow you away. At the 4-minute mark, I was blown away!
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This Performance Won't Fail to Leave You Smiling!
What a stunning and exciting instrumental performance!
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A Musical Treat: The Evolution of Music!
This a cappella performance of different musical styles through the ages will leave you speechless.
This Artist Creates Paper Art That is Truly Breathtaking
Russian artist Yulia Broadskaya is an expert at quilling. Her work has been commissioned by a number of big brands. Here's a sample of some of her amazing work.
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The Blind Orchestra - Amazing!
Cairo's Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra has been called "a thing of light and hope". That is because every member of this orchestra - is blind
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This Orchestra is Like Nothing You've Seen Before...
Presenting you The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, as they play one timeless and unexpected soundtrack. Give them a listen!
This Stunning Embroidery Art is Truly a Sight to Behold!
Vera Shimunia is a Russian artist who has truly mastered the art of embroidery painting. Check out some of her stunning work here!
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Listen to This Incredibly Beautiful Piece by André Rieu
In this beautiful performance, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform 'Etude nr. 3 in E-dur' from Frédéric Chopin.
15 Beautiful Food Preparations That Look Too Good to Eat
Check these delightfully edible pictures of animal-inspired food art created by food stylist De Meal Prepper.
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This Violin Rendition of 'Unchained Melody' Is STUNNING!
Listen to one of the best renditions of the world-famous song "Unchained Melody" performed by the talented child violinist Karolina Protsenko.
These Stunning Tree Carvings Are a Sight to Behold
Wood carvers and sculptors are truly gifted individuals, and this is evidenced by their amazing work at these 9 places. View their beauty for yourself.
15 Incredible Paintings That Every Art Lover Must Know...
Here are some of the greatest paintings in art history. What do they mean to you?
Have You Read the 5 of the Greatest Poems Ever Written?
Discover some of the greatest poems that the history of literature has ever seen, along with a detailed analysis to complement them.
18 Beautiful Mosaics Made Entirely of Pebbles
Justin Bateman recreates famous artworks like the Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's David using only colorful pebbles. Take a look.
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