April 2011
47 posts
Not So Boring →
Graphic designer Martin Pyper has used steel pins and thread to make typographic illustrations. (…) Read the rest of Not So Boring (57 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 29th
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Apr 27th
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Like a Roll of Paper Going Through a Print Machine →
A music video for Danger Beach’s song “Apache,” animated/directed by Ned Wenlock and character design by Rodney Selby. The clip has a unique animation style with the illustrations…
Apr 27th
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Apr 26th
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Apr 26th
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Amazing LEGO Art →
I featured the LEGO art of Nathan Sawaya a few years ago. As time has past, he has launched new sculptures on his website, and some have been selected and posted here. (…) Read the…
Apr 25th
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Logos with Double Meanings →
These logotypes were cleverly envisioned by various designers. I like how a simple image can have more than one message or simply be read through its signage. (…) Read the rest of …
Apr 24th
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Flowing Forms →
These are large-scale ink drawings on walls by Gerhard Mayer. (…) Read the rest of Flowing Forms (7 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 23rd
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The Serene Horizon and Waterfalls →
Landscape photography by Gale Rainwater. (…) Read the rest of The Serene Horizon and Waterfalls (69 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 23rd
Metro Map created from Colored Strings →
“String Map” is a project by Fsm Vpggru. (…) Read the rest of Metro Map created from Colored Strings (7 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 22nd
Motorbikes made from Recyled Watch Parts →
All sculptures by Dmitriy Khristenko (a.k.a. dkart71 at deviantART). (…) Read the rest of Motorbikes made from Recyled Watch Parts (7 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 21st
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Apr 21st
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Is the World full of Deep Symmetries? →
“Symmetry” is a brilliant film showing similar and opposite connections of daily life—e.g. policeman and robber, salt and pepper, light and day, and more. It was created by Everynone in…
Apr 21st
Apr 21st
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Apr 20th
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Bill Murray the Nut →
Illustrations by Daniel Clowes. (…) Read the rest of Bill Murray the Nut (11 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 20th
Who’s Fantasy? →
“I am a Fantasy” is an art show presenting the work of Margaret Harrison and performance artists The Girls. The exhibition will be held on April 15th to May 21st at the …
Apr 19th
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Apr 18th
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Apr 18th
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Apr 18th
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Apr 18th
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Stuck in the Sewer →
The illegal urban art of Sr. X. View more of his work on Flickr. (…) Read the rest of Stuck in the Sewer (8 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 17th
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Bite Me Typography →
Finally, new experimental projects by Anna Garforth! She’s known for her creation of “Moss Graffiti.” Garforth has now plunged herself into exploring completely different materials to…
Apr 17th
Apr 16th
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Vogue’s Cover Sewn Up! →
Hand-stitched magazine covers by Inge Jacobsen. (…) Read the rest of Vogue’s Cover Sewn Up! (23 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 15th
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Lovey Dovey →
These are new oil paintings by Maria Torp, which are displayed at the Christoffer Egelund Gallery. (…) Read the rest of Lovey Dovey (205 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 14th
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The Fencing of Friedland →
Paintings (oil on linen) by Joe Fig. (…) Read the rest of The Fencing of Friedland (8 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 12th
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Apr 12th
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Banking on Art, or Painting by Numbers? →
Mag Issue: Banking on Art, or Painting by Numbers? By Jez Owen Rather than being in conflict with a Romantic ideal of cultural practice as tool for human expression, the commercial…
Apr 11th
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Apr 11th
Silhouettes Come to Life! →
Artist Joe Bagley hand cuts each design from a single piece of black paper. His artwork is available for sale at Etsy. (…) Read the rest of Silhouettes Come to Life! (4 words)
Apr 10th
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Whale Tissue Holder →
Certainly, a clever design for a tissue holder! It is hand-painted and crafted in wood. The whale comes in various colors from aqua to white, and it is available for purchase at Etsy. …
Apr 9th
8,000 Beer Bottle Caps form “Starry Night” →
I have barely any information about this art piece, with the exception of a few notes by The Awesomer: “We can’t imagine how much “research” went into UVA students Ross Thomas and…
Apr 8th
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Apr 8th
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A Garden Can Grow Inside Your Furniture →
Instead of having boring chairs and tables at home, why not get a FurniBloom? Bring green life to your furniture! This is a product design by landscape architect Dagny Bjarnadottir. …
Apr 8th
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Apr 7th
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The Beauty of Black Light →
“Light Me On” is an artistic series by Reka Nyari. Her work received 1st prize in category “Beauty: Pro” at the International Photography Awards. (…) Read the rest of The Beauty of…
Apr 7th
Cute Animal Balloon Font →
“Font Animals” is an app for iPod, iPhone and iPad that allows you to send messages to friends and family. It was developed by Kotenhits and it is available at iTunes. Also, it…
Apr 6th
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Apr 6th
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Plane, No Train, and Automobiles →
Needle lace creations by Dorie Millerson. (…) Read the rest of Plane, No Train, and Automobiles (95 words) Submit a Comment
Apr 5th
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Apr 4th
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Apr 4th
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Apr 3rd
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Knitted Ferrari →
Using 12 miles of yarn, artist Lauren Porter has crafted a life-size Ferrari. (…) Read the rest of Knitted Ferrari (124 words) Submit a Comment
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Apr 1st
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A Landscape is worth a Thousand Words →
“Corporate Landscapes” is a project by Lars Kirk. Each scenery is formed out of thousands of words that are listings of brand name slogans—e.g. “Nike – Just Do it,” Pepsi – Generation…
Apr 1st
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Book Covers with Shadow Art →
Herman Chaneco has designed three covers for “The Night Angel Trilogy” written by Brent Weeks. “Notice that the shadows create two images. One fills in the typography and the other…
Apr 1st
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