The Art of Darkness drew my attention to the wonderful crocheted skulls of Dewey Decimal Crafts.
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Tag: anatomy
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I’d just like to call your attention to Isotope on Etsy.
Here you’ll find t-shirts decked out with science, maps, music and other assorted geek treats.
Evolution…
Even flying squirrels!
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I love Randy Mora’s digital collages.
A bit of anatomy, a bit of history, antiquated devices, textures…kitschy, classic, beautiful, macabre, surreal = SheWalksSoftly heaven!
See more here.
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Morbid Anatomy recently led me to an incredible series of work by Swiss scholar Johann Jakob Scheuchzer.
Scheuchzer, a doctor and natural scientist from Zurich, planned the Physica sacra as an explanation of and a commentary on the Bible on natural-scientific grounds. He himself oversaw the illustrations which were largely based on his own natural history cabinet or on other famous European cabinets of rare specimens.
So much to take in…
You can see the whole amazing set on Flickr here.
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Awww…the minds of the future flex their artistic muscles with some anatomy drawings!
I think this is a fantastic project. Personally, I learn better when I write, draw or make the experience tactile in some way (I predict handmade brain flashcards as I go through neuroscience studies this semester!).
I love seeing how young minds interpret and express scientific subject matter…
See the gallery here
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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).
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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).
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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.
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A while back, I posted some Anatomical Kaiju images, which turned out to be surprisingly well liked.
Here are a few more, featuring Gamera and foes…
I enjoy anatomical representations of fictional creatures. It takes the imagination one step further.
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If you’ve ever been inclined to take the cliche of “wearing your heart on your sleeve” one step further (or ten steps), consider an Organ Scarf.
Lady Cartoonist is actually doing a scarf-a-day project this year.
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