The artist of Chinese artist Guodong Zhao is incredible. Based in Beijing, this talented illustrator takes photographs and paints on a layer of fantasy. The painted long dragons In Pure Spirit Sad or surreal? It’s as these long Asian dragons should be majestic, proud and perhaps even a little menacing. By showing them, sometimes, ruined […]
Discover the Folktales of the Cryptids
Folktales of the Cryptids is a collection of short comic book horror stories. As the name implies, each story features a cryptid and the dangers of getting too close to one. Joseph Oliveria wrote the cryptid stories and published them through Afterlight Comics the indie publisher he founded only in 2017. A Kickstarter raised over […]
Junior ISAurs and the future
Which is scarier? Living in a Jurassic world filled with hungry dinosaurs or getting your head into the world of finance? That should be a no-brainer. You shouldn’t fear sorting out your money in the way anyone would worry about a hungry T-rex. While I contribute to a private pension (can we be confident in […]
Treat yourself to a shrunken head
[Show me more] This bust is the design of Victoria Curtin Rivera of Chibinendo Art. The studio offers limited edition statues, busts and fine pieces of art. Rivera takes commissions but her shop has some designs for pin-ups, merch inspired by films, literature and music as well her own designs. I think both the shrunekn […]
16 signs that you might suffer from anxiety, not stress
Did you know that nearly one in every five people feel anxious often or even all of the time? The awful feelings are especially common in women who are about twice as likely than men to suffer. Many people suffer in silence because the symptoms are easily obscured by the stress of modern living. Psychological […]
5 Reasons To Sponsor A Guide Dog For Father’s Day
[su_row] [su_column size=”2/3″] Father’s day is coming up and for most this means it’s time to shop online for a gift. Instead of going for the usual toiletries, socks and booze however, why not get your dad a different gift this father’s day by sponsoring a guide dog puppy? There are many great reasons to […]
Spooky doll laughs without batteries
We’ll put this down to someone playing a good prank on Craigslist. I’ve done a quick check. There’s no shortage of spooky dolls you can pick up on ebay. Got a friend who needs a scare? The text reads; Our daughter doesn’t want it anymore. Our dog won’t stop barking at it and we never […]
Masters of Dance: TV inspired office party moves
What do The Office, The Inbetweeners, Friends, Love Actually, Bridget Jones’s Diary and Napoleon Dynamite all have in common? They’ve all inspired Shoe Zone with office party worthy dance moves. You can checkout the infographic summary cards below or even research even more and find out how to recreate these moves over at Shoe Zone. […]
The surprising history of bikes
We’re a fan of the humble push bike here at In Pure Spirit. Why? They’re green and good for you. Not only do pedal cycles not eat up fossil fuels but they don’t take up much space on the road. Did you know the bicycle will be 200 next year? Baron von Drais’ “Draisine” was […]
Your very own otherworldy bottles
Orion Oddities is a boutique store on the handcraft site Etsy. They specialise in some pretty original art. Inspired by HP Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos they make some spooky and yet strangely compelling art. How about this set of personalised Lovecraftian bottle? They’re made to order out of glass, resin, wood and clay. Tempted? Check them […]
