Has anyone actually seen these meaty expressions of love in supermarkets this week? Not a bad thing to cook up for your favorite carnivore as a Valentine.
Archive for February, 2010
Meat Heart
Posted in absurd, meat, valentine's day with tags absurd, meat, valentine's day on February 13, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyValentine Recap
Posted in valentine's day with tags valentine's day on February 13, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyI just remembered that I did “Love Week” on this blog last year as Valentine’s Day approached. Not sure why I didn’t think to do that again this time around (I do have some holiday oddities to post). But here’s a recap of last year’s highlights if you missed them:
Sea Squirts
Skull Candy Box
Shortbread Tech Hearts
Elizabeth McGrath’s Butcher Knives
Oktapodi
Will It Blend?
Depressing Times Greetings
Industrial Hearts
Paul Graves Balloon Sculptures
Heart of Glass
Rhonald Blommestijn
Posted in anatomy, art, science with tags anatomy, art, science on February 12, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyI keep seeing this image of Why Time Goes Slower as the Brain Gets Older popping up on my favorite blogs:
So I decided to check out some of Rhonald Bloomestijn’s other work. The style varies a great deal from one piece to the next, though he pulls it off quite nicely.
I’m slightly partial to the science illustrations, but there is some fabulous editorial work as well. See more here.
Brian Ewing Valentine
Posted in anatomy, art, craft, valentine's day with tags anatomy, art, craft, valentine's day on February 12, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyBest Valentine creation I’ve seen this year: a collaboration between Brian Ewing and Crankbunny.
It’s a pop-up, scratch-off card!
The writing on the inside is customizable.
The Snow Pope
Posted in humor with tags humor on February 11, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyAt least a blizzard can lead to creativity. Two dear friends of mine made The Snow Pope. Isn’t it great?
If you made a cool snow creation (or have seen any), please share!
Camilla D’Errico
Posted in art with tags art on February 10, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyI was surprised that I hadn’t posted any of Camilla d’Errico’s art yet, given my penchant for wide-eyed, sad looking girl art.
I could certainly churn out some long winded praise for this type of aesthetic and why it appeals to me. The simple, less flattering/articulate version: they are mirrors. There’s a vulnerability and sensitivity I relate to.
Even the black and white sketches can be lovely.
I really love this new print:
See more on her website.
Robot Nesting Dolls
Posted in craft, robots with tags craft, robots on February 10, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyWhat a great job on these Robot Nesting Dolls (currently the only item in the Etsy shop, but I’d love to see more from this artist).
Matryoshka dolls have such potential in terms of design. I really enjoy exploring the different sets people create. If you’ve come across any interesting ones, please share.
Retro Bumper Car…Cars
Posted in retro, technology, vintage with tags retro, technology, vintage on February 9, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyI’ve never been a fan of bumper cars, and I’m skeptical about the safety of Smart Cars (or anything that small, having to contend with monstrous SUVs on the road)…yet I think these retro style bumper car vehicles are pretty neat.
I found these images here, but decided to search a little further for info. I found the origins in this article (along with some “action shots”).
Created by California-based builder Tom Wright, the original set of modified bumper cars came from the Long Beach Pike amusement park’s discards. Instead of watching them join the trash heap, he took out the Harley motors, replaced it with 750cc Honda and Kawasaki boxes, and redesigned them to pass city driving standards. His fleet now consists of eight crazy-looking street bumper cars (culled from different amusement parks), all licensed to give your hottest ride a run for its money.
These cars are actually legal to drive.
There is also a Flickr page with more photos.
Mia Makila
Posted in art, photography with tags art, photography on February 8, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyMia Makila describes her work as horror pop surrealism. But after browsing through her paintings, mixed media projects and photography, it’s quite apparent that this description doesn’t do justice.
Some of these disquieting images give the feeling of staring straight into a nightmare. I’m going to be quiet and let you observe…
There is a twisted intensity in certain faces that makes me shiver.
Some pieces remind me of a modern day Hieronymus Bosch or Pieter Bruegel, rich in apocalyptic chaos.
So many places for the eyes to go…
See more of her work here.
Jimmie Martin: Crow Chair
Posted in craft, design, furniture, home with tags craft, design, furniture, home on February 7, 2010 by shewalkssoftlyOne of my awesome readers sent this to me:
This chair is a collaboration between furniture designer Jimmie Martin and jewelry designer Hannah Martin.
Don’t you just want to take a seat and read some Edgar Allen Poe by candle light?
You can see more rogue furniture designs on Martin’s website.
Thanks, Kate!
