Lindsay Stapleton has a collection of seamlessly integrated plants and human anatomy.
Gorgeous integration…
In her own words:
I am interested in the idea of constructing organic forms made from incongruous parts. Delving into botany and anatomy, I’m visually researching the similarities between organic life forms and the human body reduced to organic systems and structures.
I would love to have a series of these framed next to each other in my home.
When I was a kid, I went through a phase where all of my desk supplies, notebooks and stationary were Ebru. Now, I’m dying to learn the technique myself at home.
Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other stone. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface, such as paper or fabric. Through several centuries, people have applied marbled materials to a variety of surfaces. It is often employed as a writing surface for calligraphy, and especially book covers and endpapers in bookbinding and stationery. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monotype.
Here are two brief videos demonstrating the technique. I find it utterly hypnotic and magical.
Has anyone taken an Ebru class or tried this at home?
There is very little information about Andy Hixon on his art website or blog, but his subjects are fantastically odd.
Their bulbous heads and tiny eyes remind me slightly of Scott Radke’s work.
I’d be curious to know what mediums he works with…
Here is a small collection of vintage greetings to start your year off right.
Well, this is one way to face your demons.
The intoxicated moon has somehow procured a giant cigarette and is rather adept at blowing smoke rings.
There’s probably a story here. Broken glass and an angel making a move…
I completely agree with the look on the bird in short pants.
The source of this card had the perfect caption: “Hallmark, please start making these for a walk of shame card collection, thanks in advance.”
Oddly anthropomorphized bottles making out. One can almost hear the clinking of glass.
Be warned, if you pass out drunk a horse may eat your head while you sleep.
I don’t understand this moon, anatomically.
Ah, a beetle stares into space. Nothing says New Years like that!
It’s that time again! Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy! Actually, I’m ringing in the New Year in an odd bout of crippling migraines that has lasted a week, so I’m keeping this short.
This snowman’s face kind of looks like mine right now.
But may you be happier than a pig drinking champagne this evening!
This image caught my eye on Pinterest and I was immediately excited about the concept:
At Child’s Own Studio, Wendy Tsao immortalizes the colorful imagination of children by turning their drawings into plush creations.
She does an incredible job bringing any piece of art to life.
I don’t have children, but if I did I would definitely order one or try my hand at this (I’ve made plush versions of my grown up friends’ doodles)! The price is a bit steep ($250), but Wendy’s accuracy is pretty remarkable and it’s clear that a lot of TLC goes into her work.
Look at THIS guy! I wish I could still conjure creatures like this out of thin air!
If you have kids, what drawing would you want to give plushy life to?
“It’s a WHAT?”, the commercial inquires. An appropriate exclamation for the Swing Wing, as it almost touches effectively upon the sense of bafflement one experiences upon viewing it.
What I have to say about this item was neatly summarized in my response to the loved one who shared it:
D: So…enough people really thought this whiplash-inducing device was a good idea to get the thing patented?
“Mommy, I want to play.”
“Ok darling! Go thrash your head violently and whip your own eyeballs. Here’s a cat o’ nine tails on a hat.”
C: Evidently yes! In fact, cut & paste that hypothetical conversation alongside this video and you’ve got yourself a tidy little SWS post, eh?
Also from Transogram, their patent-pending Bouncy Running Scissors and Kooky Box O’ Glass Shards. Just kidding. Or maybe not…I don’t know what else they made.
We interrupt our standard arts ‘n oddities fare to bring you a special announcement full of warm fuzzies. Literally.
I complain a lot about Facebook and haven’t been (personally) “active” on it for years, but it did reconnect me with my great friend Burton, whose contact info got swallowed in a computer crash a decade ago. My heart immediately warmed when he linked me to a current project he’s working on: A Man and His Pug.
A partial description from the site:
A middle aged, disabled man in a mid-life crisis (devastated from the recent loss of his marriage) and his adopted pug (trained as his service dog) set out on a great, continuous adventure… driving across the country to Atlanta, to stay with a dear friend, and clear their heads, to figure out what the next move will be (think Jack Kerouac’s “On The Road”, except with a pug instead of Dean Moriarty! Haha!)… Raising rescue awareness and money for local rescues along the way.
Burton is my kindred Wounded Healer spirit. He too has weathered immense health challenges, but moves forward with courage and grace, brightening the lives of those around him everywhere he goes. And now this kind soul is on an animal rescue mission; it’s a brave (and entertaining) journey.
I can’t wait to get my own t-shirt to support this venture! For now, this lovely little model can show you:
You can follow the blog here, and donate to the cause here.
Way to go, Burton! I’m so proud of you!
To those who celebrate it, Merry Christmas!
(Thank you, Casp’al the Christmas Ghost for the photoshop!)
I meant to post this web series in my Halloween countdown (but am always swamped with dozen of links I can’t get to that time of year). Luckily, Victorian Cutout Theater has a special episode for the holidays.
Don’t let the voices tell you what to do this Christmas.
See more episodes here.
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