Oh wow…handmade felt and mohair toys that look like they jumped directly out of a Mark Ryden painting! Violetpie’s work is extraordinary.
Look at how expressive these little creatures are…
Her flickr site is a treat in itself, since it contains hundreds of craft projects, along with some creepy doll photography and many interesting artifacts.
I’ve browsed my fair share of fake mounted heads, and this one ranks as a favorite.
Meet Chompers, by Allison Reimold.
He is molded from polymer clay and painted. Love the mouth!
I recently received a link to this incredible automaton: The Waiting Hand. Something about the movement in this brilliantly crafted kinetic sculpture is so eerie…I love it…
I can’t say I’ve ever thought much about bean bag chair design. Most seem to follow the standard sphere-loosely-stuffed-with-styrofoam-pellets formula. But look at THIS one, by chicindiedesigndotcom.
The details are knit, instead of painted! This would make a lovely addition to a cozy cabin in the woods (I’ve had trips to woodland cabins on the brain lately, for some reason).
See more photos of the lovely grizzly here.
Russian artist Sergey Bobkov crafts animal sculptures out of wood chips and shavings. Each one is carefully based on the anatomy of the actual creature and takes months to create.
Bobkov devised his own methods of creating these sculptures. “It’s not too interesting to do what others can,” he says. “To create something out of nothing in a completely new way is far more inspiring.”
More information and photos here.
After my brief foray into the artistic underworld of sickening pretension, I’m back to featuring something I’m absolutely crazy about: the Laser Cut Victorian Doll House.
I was recently musing about hypothetical components of my “dream house.” Well, I’m pretty sure it’s all here.
I think I want to pin a picture of this on the wall for inspiration. Luckily, if I can never live in a house like this…I’m pretty sure I’d be thrilled just to have the model.
It would take a staggering amount of work to put this together, properly painted and all. But it would be SO worth the finished product!
(Note: a generous benefactor…we’ll call him…Sir Blue Flavor…has tentatively agreed to fulfill my dreams of owning this, under the condition that I address my remaining health troubles and get nice and strong…he’s got a DEAL!)
Ah, a girl can dream…
I prattle on about art that I love in this blog. Sometimes I clamor to describe what I consider the repulsive underbelly of the art world.
Luckily, Craftastrophe has done a fine job of choosing a representative example for me.
First, there is the “art:”
Aside from mourning the fate of that poor crushed rabbit, I can’t say I’m all that bothered by the lack of what most might call “talent” exhibited here. Not everyone is a virtuoso, and that shouldn’t matter. I encourage creativity regardless of skill level.
But it irks me when I see the piece above accompanied by THIS personal bio:
I strive to be one of the Greatest Mysteries of the century. I adore things from years past and try my best to ignore the present culture. My home is a colourful blend of rock memorabilia, old books, antiques, and everything pure nostalgia. My wardrobe gives me away as a Dandy. I proudly clothe myself in vintage thrifted treasures. I’m a Mod waif with cropped golden blonde hair- all legs and big green eyes. Since birth I’ve clearly been a moody and eccentric artist. My loves of art and Music are intertwined and it’s impossible to choose one over the other. Until I met my husband I spent all my time listening to records and dressing up. Now we do that together. He’s a sexy rockstar and theatrical to the core. Together we’re just a pair of eccentric androgynous peacocks- and we like it that way.
Here…go ahead…I’ll wait…
Thanks, Craftastrophe!
I’ve never attempted to make amigurumi creations (one day, perhaps…but there are so many craft methods I’m itching to try). But for those who are already skilled in the art of crocheted plush toys, Crobots seems like a wonderful resource.
I’m sure every robot in this book is adorable! I wish I had the time to learn how to make them.
Does anyone do amigurumi creatures? If so, please show me photos!
Throwing Chicken created a series of futuristic fossils: Creatures of the Mechazoic Era
These wonderful sci-fi inspired sculptures speak of a future we have not yet known…buried in the past.
See more here.
Found on Neatorama
I’ve seen plenty of music inspired jewelry, but these pieces by Darkcloud are…no pun intended…a cut above most others.
Yes, they are pricey, but the craftsmanship is superb. Look at the detail!
(I’m posting these with my lovely housemate in mind!)
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