Apparently, this painting is actually on the wall in a dentist office to “put patients’ minds at ease.”
I am not remotely at ease after looking at this (check out that portrait in the back!). Tonight I’ll probably have nightmares of my teeth falling out (or trying to seduce each other).
Ever wonder how Hell is furnished? Look no further…I have your answer. You’re welcome.
Michel Haillard creates sinister pieces of furniture, inspired by a passion for hunting.
I don’t believe in hunting just for sport, so to avoid intense cognitive dissonance I must believe that these creatures were killed for food, and that every part of the carcass was carefully and responsibly used.
I would also accept the use of dead animals if one were to find them decimated by plague or natural disaster.
Maybe they just died of old age…
Although a tad too opulent for me personally, I think these pieces would be phenomenal on dark, lush movie sets. Haillard could easily furnish an entire villain abode.
What images or characters does this furniture conjure up in your imagination?
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Michel Haillard
Although I generally carry a plain black bag of some sort with me, I’d love to change it up occasionally with a B-Movie Bag.
Each one is hand painted by Scottish artist Julia Griffith.
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These chocolate nails by Stephane Bureaux should be mass produced for all dessert construction and decorative needs.
Okay, okay…this has been going around the web quite a bit, but folks who don’t subscribe to hundreds of art blogs like I do might not have seen them.
Jonathan Koshi has a series of prints featuring pop culture icons in Day of the Dead fashion.
Favorite (of course):
I love Scott Holloway’s anatomical paintings and drawings so much that I recently used one of his pieces to make a pendant for myself (I will gladly direct people to his art if anyone comments on it).
His Realist paintings remind one of Renaissance work, while he takes artistic liberty with thematic explorations (currently he is working on a series that depicts holy relics and images in detailed anatomical form).
Oh boy…I’m very excited for what the Daily Superpower has in store.
Each day, an illustration of a new *unique* superpower is posted. Funny, absurd, not always desirable…
Ability to inflict paper cuts with mind:
Ability to imitate angry animal sounds:
Ability to shoot confetti from eyes:
Here is one of the most personal confessions I will ever make in public: I loathe Valentines Day…because I know I could love it.
I understand why people go all out on this day; conversely, I understand why they detest it.
My official standpoint on Valentines Day: Yes, it’s capitalist nonsense. The fabricated publicity, pressure and expectations are absurd. But you don’t have to be Hallmark’s bitch to honor the one you love.
Why not take this opportunity to celebrate love in your own creative fashion? You can bypass the drug store aisles filled with pink and red things. Let it be a personal ritual between you and a partner…or friend…or your family…or your pets.
But celebrate love. It’s rare. It’s important. It’s worthy of recognition.
People are gross. We have bad habits and bodily functions. We do stupid things. We start wars, kill each other, institutionalize hatred and prejudice, indulge in greed and senseless drama, get wiped out by natural disasters or illnesses. So if you have anyone who loves you despite your humanity…be grateful, and damn well celebrate in a way that resonates with you.
Even if you’re jaded, cynical and misanthropic, send someone a card that says “Thanks for not being the total bloody disappointment I thought you’d be.” Let someone know they are just a little less horrendous than everyone else.
To my loved ones: thank you for all you given, inspired, healed, comforted, supported and for all the ways you’ve made my existence worthwhile.
For some reason, people who share my viewpoint on this holiday are few and far between. But I encourage you to consider that even ideas founded upon capitalist greed are ours to reclaim…if we choose to do so.
Here are some odds and ends for the unconventional romantic.
Linocut Print Zombie Valentines
I knew zombies would be all the rage in alternative Valentines this year!
Love these cookies!
A funny video about heterosexual holiday gift giving (aimed at Christmas, but perfectly applicable to Valentine’s Day consumer culture):
I’ve collected hundreds of vintage Valentine images, but I’m not currently in possession of the hard drive that houses them all. Here are a few that I recently saved to my desktop. Cutesy Valentines abound, so here are some that showcase the darker leanings of the holiday.
Welcome to the gun show…
Double pun action!
Let this be a lesson not to mix your puns:
Refusal is not advised…
Fiery sentiments…
Of Feline Bondage…
I don’t trust him…
Is she implying that she’s a piece of crap?
Submissive Cow looks like the sad, daytime talk show guest of the animal kingdom.
In other words…”eat me.”
If someone could kindly explain this creature to me…
And the award for most depressing Valentine ever goes to…SUICIDAL SKUNK! He has not one, but TWO ways to off himself, ready and waiting. You can tell by the look on his face that he’s not going to snap out of this so easily. It’s hardcore.
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