Damn French Desserts call themselves “purveyor of exquisite knick knack.” Look at the romantic anatomy domes!
There is some great stationary for the morbidly inclined as well.
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I bet Kerby Rosanes’s teachers would tell him to stop doodling in class. Little did they know…
Such fun, imaginative explosions of creatures and objects!
Wow.
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I came across a post about Aloca’s Book of Decorations (1959, Aluminum Company of America and Artists and Writers Press, Inc.). The star of the show, in this case, is tin foil.
While some may argue these designs are “cute,” I find they fall into that semi-unsettling-for-inarticulate-reasons category that always strikes my fancy.
Foil head coverings are a bit of a stretch.
The camel in the back is pretty cool. He’s just standing there marveling at the freaks next to him.
Not really a majestic mythical beast…but it’s…shiny and crinkly?
Okay Aloca, you got me here. This helmet is badass.
And my Christmas crafts for this coming year…
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When I came across a post on Phantasmaphile regarding Jeff Hoke’s Codex of Creativity, I began drooling covetously.
Description
Do you see yourself as creative? Creativity is often seen as something magical and mysterious. The Codex confirms and explores this heady notion in all it’s mystery. Whether you regularly make things or want to develop a new skill, the Codex affirms creativity as a given talent that we all have.
Drawing on examples from the history of art, science and philosophy, it illuminates the creative process through the analogy of alchemy. As each stage of the alchemical process introduces a new concept in creativity, the folio encourages you to act, reflect and harness your own uniquely mysterious talent through thoughtful exercises you can pursue at home.
The 24-page monograph combines ancient wisdom and symbolism with contemporary psychology and philosophy to examine how we perceive and re-create the world. Examples from other artists, writers, scientists and philosophers illuminate the step-by-step journey that leads from idealistic expectations to the wonder of manifesting a physical object. The result is a practical, accessible tool to develop and enhance your creativity. A do-it-yourself zoetrope model is included with the Codex. Beautifully designed with intricate details, It features animations that reinforce the concepts behind the creative process. Building the model also offers you a hands-on opportunity to practice your own creativity.
This project, for lack of a better way to put it, speaks to my soul. Art, theory, history, science, symbolism, alchemy…it has “Dana” written all over it. I’m fascinated by alchemical teachings and processes (currently working on a system of applying said principles to healing). I must have this.
Olivia Rose is a visual artist based in the UK. Focusing most of her attention on creating enchanting female characters with deep eye’s, Olivia has created her own dream like dimension where her characters reside. Using mostly markers watercolours and gold ink to create her work she puts across a sense of regality and richness.
My personal favorite:
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I’m starting a new feature on this blog entitled “I Don’t Get Fashion.” Due to my health, it has been two years since I’ve seen the outside world or been to a clothing store. But sometimes I glimpse a trend online, or through some sort of media, and emerge from the vision utterly baffled…like I’m looking at prototypes of an alien invention.
Disclaimer: I’m not trying to hate on anyone or anything. These fashion comments are coming from a former(ish) goth. Let’s not take ourselves too seriously, okay?
Anyway, Fashion, I know you must continue blasting out ever-new trends for eager consumers. But sometimes I still don’t get you.
First case in point: Drop Crotch Slim Harem Pants.
If one needs that “billowy upper leg (only)” feeling, or room for an industrial sized diaper, I guess one has come to the right place. Why not cover those pesky calves snuggly and allow plenty of open thigh chafing space?
You may be asking “what is the perfect body type to pull off this style?” And the answer is none. I’ll save us all the magazine article commentary and cut straight to the truth: no body type can “rock” this. Or even climb the ladder into “mildly passable.”
I can’t help but think each pair is a gruesome tailoring mistake for which any customer would instantly demand a refund (and maybe sue for damages).
I am asking, un-ironically, for anyone to speak out in support of this trend. If you love ’em, let me hear the baggy-crotch backlash! Or feel free to ponder their existence out loud.
Spindly, hollow-cheeked, big-eyed women ahoy! I couldn’t find a proper website (the one at my source links to a sex toy website now, FYI…so be careful about following any links at work)
I like her work a lot. I wish I could find more info.
See a few more here.
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Johannes Schulz created a vodka bottle with a 3 dimensional spine and ribcage running through it.
The product is intended to represent the drink “having a real spine to it.” But I think it’s a great design, no matter what the bottle contains.
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I spotted a tutorial for plaster hand hand props and promptly added it to my endless list of things to try.
Has anyone done this, or something similar? How did it come out?
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Sarolta Ban uses digital photo manipulation to create splendid, mysterious allegories, often juxtaposing the wild meanderings of nature with man-made objects or light sources.
I bet each viewer brings new meaning to these images, as dreamlike scenarios engage the unconscious.
Some are almost an invitation. I’d like to see what’s up there…
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