Considering the fact that maternal instinct is wired into the brain, I’m very entertained by this cringe-worthy design that turns your baby into a tiny human mop.
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Here’s one for the Ren and Stimpy fans. You may recognize this character as George Liquor.
This fantastic marionette was made by the fine folks at Flexitoon.
Isn’t he wonderful?
More pictures and sketches on John K’s blog.
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Forgive the literal title. I saw these sculptures posted in a number of places, and the only source link I can find is this Russian site.
I love the expressiveness of the poses. These skeletons are contemplative, forlorn; they appear to convey a sense of longing.
I would love to have this one in my library:
See the rest (really!)
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ArcAttack has it all: Tesla coils, creepy circus music…well, those are the big selling points for me anyway.
ArcAttack employs a unique DJ set up of their own creation (an HVDJ set up) to generate an ‘electrifying’ audio visual performance. The HVDJ pumps music through a PA System while two specially designed DRSSTC’s (Dual-Resonant Solid State Tesla Coils) act as separate synchronized instruments.
These high tech machines produce an electrical arc similar to a continuous lightning bolt which put out a crisply distorted square wave sound reminiscent of the early days of synthesizers.
See more videos here.
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The always fantastic Terra Incognita drew my attention to the elusive Ben Blatt’s work.
I just want to get lost in these lush watercolors.
Skywalker managed to find a quote from the artist:
“My influences range from Persian miniatures to Dutch still lifes; terrariums and model train sets to aquariums and bonsai trees; things that are generally considered private and personal obsessions. I am always searching for contained and controlled beauty, the kind found suspended in the artificial and spectacular worlds of theme parks, old science books, history museum pamphlets, and field guides. I try to mutate or regenerate these kaleidoscopic introversions in hopes of painting a self-sustaining and boundless world.”
I’m a big fan of this one:
Thanks, Terra Incognita!
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I agree with Christian Faur about the unparalleled nature of a fresh crayon box. The smell of wax, and untouched, perfect colorful tips (it was never the same after “sharpening” them).
Faur has an incredible series of crayon art that uses the medium in a whole new way.
Tightly packed collections of crayon tips produce photorealistic images. I would love to walk around these pictures, and delight as the image appears at just the right angle.
In the Forgotten Children set (among others), Faur uses bits of color that come across like static in the image. Brilliant!
See more.
Thanks to Artie for sending this link!
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I’ve got to see Nouar’s new exhibit at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery.
I can’t get enough of her anthropomorphic treats, with their wide gleaming eyes and sultry stares…vibrant conglomerates of consumerism, temptation and gluttony.
Some evoke post WWII era food ephemera (a time period with some wonderfully “kitsch-alicious” styles).
And just take a look at these tater tots! They look all hopped up on sugar and ready for Ritalin. This woman is so gifted…
See pieces from You Look Good Enough to Eat here.
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I’m sure no one can forget Shave the Baby from a few days ago. Well, Steph found the origins. Turns out, it’s an art piece by Polish artist Zbigniew Liberia, and there’s plenty more shocking fare where this hirsute baby came from.
WARNING: the artist site is not safe for work, and contains images that may be offensive or emotionally triggering. The views and opinions do not reflect those of this blog writer!
First, you can see the back view of the baby, but to be generous (especially for those at work), I’ll link to it.
You can also find uniquely undesirable doll creations like “Ken’s Aunt:”
And this child sized Body Master home gym, for when it’s not enough to live vicariously through your child by pushing him too hard at sports practice:
SheWalksSoftly 
