And so we add another entry into the “I wish I had thought of that” category. Lauris Paulus (if that is your real name) has filmed classic sculptures on VHS, and frozen the image mid-rewind. The resulting images are familiar in terms of both subject matter, and the lens through which they’re viewed. What an awesome way to use outdated technology.
Actually projected on buildings. I would love to see one of these performances in real life. From Dutch media company NuFormer.
Howcast has an interesting project that can not only save you money, but would also be an interesting project to do with any science oriented kid in your life. It seems you should be able to get most of the supplies at your local grocer, but the soda flavoring would need to come from a local you-brew. Check out the humorous video (above) for the full instructions on how to make and a full ingredients list.
Move over, Moleskine; there’s a new notebook in town. Field Notes are simple, softcover, 48 page notebooks inspired by “practical, mostly-midwestern, American design.” It’s hard to go wrong with such a simple aesthetic, but what really wowed me were the coloured versions. Available seasonally, these limited edition books come with vibrant colour covers printed on rich, 80 lb. French Paper Company paper.
I really like the idea of turning something as simple as a notebook into a collectible. I really dislike the fact that because of this, I won’t be able to get my hands on the Butcher Orange version. Pre-releases are announced through the mailing list, so make sure you sign up if you want to get your hands on them. Of course, the standard brown cover is always available in blank, ruled, or graph paper.
Nate Simpson was an art lead on Demigod, but has since taken a year off to try his hand at comics. His blog is completely putting my own efforts to shame. The posts are well written, the art is gorgeous, and there’s a ton of useful info and leads contained in the comments.
And brushes!
Everyone loves brushes.
Anyway, a great depot of art-in-progress for those who appreciate that sort of thing. And a depressing depot for other aspiring artists.
OK, so this may be a blog post about a blog post, which is probably a blogging faux-pas, but Web Urbanist really hit the nail on the head with this one. Entitled “Jaw-Dropping Works of Light Art & Photographic Graffiti” this post corrals the best works of art in this field. I fully suggest you check out the rest of this article for some photography that will blow your mind.
Keeping with yesterday’s inspiration, I bring you Mark D. Johnson’s remake of a Blade Runner poster. The design is simple and stark, and best of all, black and white. The origami unicorn is really only familiar to someone who has seen the movie, but I think it provokes curiosity even in the uninitiated.
Elegant, simple, and modern; ABACI BLAK is everything a coffee table should be. Farzan Nemat (aka MSTRF) has also applied his sleek, geometric aesthetic to headboards, desks, and wall fixtures. The latter put me in mind of the wall tiles from Deckard’s apartment in Blade Runner. Frank Lloyd Wright would be proud.
