Extra Chromosome Twenty-One

A friend of mine gave me the link to Maribel Magpoc's Facebook page and I was immediately captivated by her series of gorgeous oil paintings.

There's so much detail and meaning to discover in Maribel's work, and as a whole each portrait is a celebration of the innocence, sweetness and beauty of people living with Down Syndrome. The paintings revolve around her sister, and how she is able to traverse daily life just like anyone else. The works are surreal and dreamy while remaining grounded in realism. I love them all.

Check out Maribel's Instagram if you're interested in seeing more.

Thanks for the smile, Mayeng. Keep the fun going.

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Nike Blazer Mid 77 Scribble

When I was in high school, doodling on kicks was a thing. How cool to come into class, learn a few things, then walk out with a pair of scribbled-on sneakers. Even today, many basketball stars are using their shoes for much more than performance. Take a close look at their trainers and you'll find messages written all over. Now Nike is celebrating the process with the release of its Blazer Mid 77 Scribble. Aside from the hand-drawn sidewall Swoosh, the shoe also has smaller notes hidden all over, including the style name and the year it was made. The tongue is also equipped with the brand's logo, which has been hand-drawn in black. I really like the design, especially the imperfect lines. And since we're talking about scribbled-on sneakers, I can't not mention Niko Pelaez . He's a true shoe-drawing machine! [h/t: Sneaker News ]

The Salimbaa

Here's a strange tribal instrument I never heard of before now. Originally from the Tinananon tribe of southern Philippines, the bowl-shaped Salimbaa is made of metal and wood, has 30 bronze wound strings, and is played using two small sticks. Caleb Byerly, who makes lost/extinct musical tools in his North Carolina workshop, has an interesting story on how he made his first Salimbaa. WATCH: More details about Caleb and his craft over at Our State .

Stripper Shirt

Love this Gitman Bros. short sleeve shirt , especially the stripe/pole pattern with blue female dancers. [h/t: TWBE ]

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