February 2010
22 posts
“you have to fight every day to stop censoring yourself. and you never have anyone else to blame when you do. what happens to artists is that it’s not that somebody’s standing in their way, it’s that their own selves are standing in their way. the compromise really isn’t how or what you do, the techniques you use, or even the content, but really the compromise is beginning to feel a lack of...
January 2010
112 posts
I want a boyfriend, I need a boyfriend… thats it turning on the charm full blast tomorrow… feeling lonely tonight listening to love songs of the 40s and 50s…
“Boy, when you’re dead, they really fix you up. I hope to hell when I do die...”
– J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
Days With My Father: A Beautiful, Heart-breaking Photo Essay (by Phillip Toledano)
If you have not seen it yet, take few minutes of your time, its worth it.
some one had recomended this to me, maybe because they knew it would be more than worlds and I couldn’t connect to the story but wow gosh this makes me cry, so I say if you are a brave enough person go ahead read this, the photography...
LETS KICK OFF THE WEEKEND!
Timelapse Painting Yeah from Pat Perry on Vimeo.
BANKSY @ BRISTOL MUSEUM
BANKSY At BRISTOL MUSEUM
I dont know who does these, I’d really like to know.
@MinouChatte @SayHi2Carol
@shockozulu @sketchanddoodle
here’s to the Crazy Ones.
The misfits.
The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently.
They’re not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them,
disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing that you...
Jamie Salmon
Jamie Salmon is a British born, Vancouver resident, contemporary sculptor. He specialises in photorealistic sculpture, utilizing materials such as silicone rubber, fibre glass, acrylic and human hair. The themes of Salmons works are varied . He says ” I like to use the human form as a way of exploring the nature of what we consider to be “real” and how we react when our visual perceptions of...
I've been so sleepy lately...
so glad it’s friday, I’ve been hardcore sleepy this week, 1-10. it was a 10. kinda like this
http://www.youtube.com/v/6LiyPWTIsRI&hl=en_US&fs=1&
gizmo skirt
so silly
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tom Hovey, my inspiration at the moment
Origami That's On the Money
If there is such a thing as a money master it’s probably Won Park. As an origami artist, he transforms dollar bills into magical works of art. His life-like animals and objects are amazingly detailed. If you don’t believe me, check out some of those eyes! It’s just another great example of taking something ordinary and making it extraordinary!
my parents were once free-wheeling,...
I LOVE this blog! my dad was super cool, a tom selleck look a like cool. Im going to try and look for this photo my dad has… smoking pot with one of his friends on the white house lawn HAHA but until then I give you a young John Caswell:
Before the fanny packs and Andrea Bocelli concerts, your parents (and grandparents) were once free-wheeling, fashion-forward, and super awesome.
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Nastiest Notepads
What’s the best way to diffuse your anger? If have no more walls left to punch, pick up one of these notepads from Knock Knock, instead. Not only will these give you a chance to vent, you’ll probably end up rolling on the floor, laughing so hard you almost pee your pants. My favorite? Bitch Citation. Check out the bottom - But You’re So/So Not My Bitch. Too funny!
go to...
Patrick Bateman- American Psycho
newest drawing-
Patrick Bateman- American Psycho
snakes on a bus
How much would it suck if someone was afraid of snakes and had to take this bus? Copenhagen-based ad agency Bates Y&R created this hyper-realistic version of “Snakes on a Bus.” A huge constrictor snake is seen crushing the metal frame of a bus, giving the illusion that all of its passengers are in grave danger. Props to Bates Y&R for great execution, and perfect use of the...
An Inspirational Lego Short Film
If you’re a big fan of legos (who isn’t) you’ll be super excited that they’ve just started up their own community. Lego Cl!ck is a collaborative environment designed for inventors, artists and creative enthusiasts to share their vision about new products and toys. For a sweet intro, check out this super creative video by Leigh Marling from BlueSource.
Brian Viveros
Paper Sculptures
Dutch artist Paula Arntzen is an incredibly skilled paper artist. Only after countless hours of studying and observing the special characteristics of paper was she able to create these contemporary light sculptures. All of these were entirely handcrafted before being screen-printed with fluorescent ink. The results are stunning!
Magnificent Animal Scuptures Frozen in Mid-Air
Andrew Schoultz
I’m really diggin’ this large scale painting by Andrew Schoultz. Measuring 11′ x 24′, “Monument Yard” took about one and a half years to finish, and is a monument to turbulent times. It was originally on view at the Torrance Art Museum, and will now make it’s way to Milan, where it will be shown at the Jerome Zodo Contemporary on March 11th.
Massive Bouncy Ball Installation
This massive bouncy ball installation has to be one of the coolest exhibits ever! Designed by Australian Nike Savvas, “Full of Love and Full of Wonder” represents the very atoms that are the fundamental structural units of all things. The mesmerizing piece produces an extraordinary optical effect as brightly-colored miniature balls swing within the gallery space. When looked at from...
peanuts
“Take somebody that cries their eyes out over phoney stuff in the movies. 9 times...”
– Rip
Future job?
Ohhh found my future job! With my incredible luck with teeth as of late… this is really calling my name… nah not really but still a cool job.
teeth tattoos of Steven Heward, the miniature figurines on mouth molds by London DentistIan Davis and the varied dental artworks by Art 4 Your Practice.
Year of the Tiger
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 is the “Year of the Tiger” and begins on February 14, 2010. A sign of courage, the Tiger is a fearless and fiery fighter that is revered by the ancient Chinese. The beast wards off the three main disasters of a household: fire, thieves and ghosts. Designed by Australian firm LAVA, these gigantic origami tigers were made to raise awareness of the...
Unusually Awesome Art Mediums
TRASH
Recycled Carrier Bags
Colored Pencils
Dice and Gambling Chips
J.E.L.L.O it’s jello
Cassette Tapes
Post-it Notes
Kodaimai Rice
Chewing Gum
Traffic Barrels
Prescription Bottles
Discarded Lottery Tickets
Records
dirt on a car
Bath tubs
beer cans
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formspring.me
How long does it take you to do a drawing? Painting?
usually a drawing depending on the size 9x12 is about 2 hours flat, bigger more detail 3 hour-4 hours. Paintings again same thing but I did a painting this summer in oils took 3 months, every day 9-7 non stop…no breaks. When I start a project I sit and finish it never rarely break.
Ask me anything
““From where Winston stood it was just possible to read, picked out on its...”
– Orwell’s 1984
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS is amazing. I love her videos and tunes… and I bet you will too! ( p.s I am force to give credit to my smelly twin sister for finding her music, happy now?)
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formspring.me
Hhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyy,I,suppose we got stuff incomon,For rill.
I kin appreciate new friends(good people)in my New life i suppose you could say my new years res.was to start life over:)I need good examples in my life.
is there a question in there? I would never ever pass up a new friend, especially one that uses slang like “for rill”
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I hate, artist haters
please what is the point in saying mean cruel things? does it make your day better? do u get some satisfaction in hurting people? This is all in reference to some one shitting on my happiness… I work extremely hard at art, it more than just a hobby or life style to me… and tonight I was extremely happy a celebrity re tweeted a drawing a did and of course some one out there has to be a...
Valerie Hegarty creates some magnetic work
http://dropmeoffinharlem.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-12-30T22:09:00-05:00&max-results=7
these are fun