This short animated story by Mikey Please is captivating. The combined animation style, thought provoking storyline, limited palette, lighting and the materials used, give this short a very unique flavor. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t seen it already. It’s honestly one of the best animated shorts I’ve seen in a very [...]]]>

This short animated story by Mikey Please is captivating. The combined animation style, thought provoking storyline, limited palette, lighting and the materials used, give this short a very unique flavor. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t seen it already. It’s honestly one of the best animated shorts I’ve seen in a very long time.

Notes from TES page:

“The Eagleman Stag is the 2011 BAFTA award winning Royal College of Art thesis film of director / writer Mikey Please. It’s mostly made out of some strange white stuff, found in the back of a stress cushion. Mikey worked with his brother Benedict Please who composed the soundtrack and score, as well as the vocal talents of cult actor David Cann who lends his voice here to Peter Eagleman. ”

Visit -> www.theeaglemanstag.com/

Visit -> mikeyplease.co.uk/

Notes from YouTube:

“This time-lapse video documents the Dutch graphic artist Parra at work on his mural Weirded Out on SFMOMA’s second-floor landing over the course of several days.”

Visit -> byparra.com/

Notes from Vimeo:

“Paper is where ideas begin. It’s the easiest and most beautiful way to create on the new iPad. Capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes or drawings and instantly share them across the web. Download “Paper by FiftyThree” free from the App Store. #madewithpaper”

Visit -> fiftythree.com

Download -> itunes.apple.com/app

Book and paper artist Ryuta Iida and artist Yoshihisa Tanaka have partnered to create these amazing timelapse portraits that have been cut and sliced to reveal the subtle changes that occur as time passes us by. The works above are just a few selects from a larger collection called ‘Misunderstanding Focus’. It’s interesting how some [...]]]>

Book and paper artist Ryuta Iida and artist Yoshihisa Tanaka have partnered to create these amazing timelapse portraits that have been cut and sliced to reveal the subtle changes that occur as time passes us by. The works above are just a few selects from a larger collection called ‘Misunderstanding Focus’. It’s interesting how some of these portraits appear to take on a slight motion, like waves captured as the exposure took place. Overall, an innovative technique. Via-thisiscolossal.com/

Visit -> www.nerhol.com/

New York based photographer Christopher Payne places the focus of his work on the documentation of America’s vanishing architecture and industrial landscape. I very much enjoy his ‘Asylum’ series (Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals (MIT Press, 2009)) from his portfolio site, capturing unkempt interiors and the remnants of things left behind. [...]]]>

New York based photographer Christopher Payne places the focus of his work on the documentation of America’s vanishing architecture and industrial landscape. I very much enjoy his ‘Asylum’ series (Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals (MIT Press, 2009)) from his portfolio site, capturing unkempt interiors and the remnants of things left behind. Much to see beyond the link.

Visit -> http://www.chrispaynephoto.com/

Delusional: The Story of the Jonathan LeVine Gallery from weholden on Vimeo.

This is one book I’ll be excited to add to my reading list this Spring. Srsly, can’t wait to read it…

Notes from Vimeo:

“Widely revered as the “artists’ gallerist,” Jonathan LeVine has nourished a much needed alternative viewpoint within the stilted New York art market. [...]]]>

Delusional: The Story of the Jonathan LeVine Gallery from weholden on Vimeo.

This is one book I’ll be excited to add to my reading list this Spring. Srsly, can’t wait to read it…

Notes from Vimeo:

“Widely revered as the “artists’ gallerist,” Jonathan LeVine has nourished a much needed alternative viewpoint within the stilted New York art market. In the pages of Delusional, readers will discover the fascinating backstory that brought this punk kid from Trenton to the hallowed gallery walls of Chelsea.”

Visit -> http://jonathanlevinegallery.com/

Like -> facebook.com/DelusionalTheBook

21 artists come together to show off their amazing helmet designs at a Portland art gallery, all supported by classic motorcycle helmet company BELL. Love to see a company take notice and place a spotlight on their customer’s passions. Makes for an entertaining view.

Visit -> http://www.bellsports.com

These amazingly precise photos by German photographer Martin Klimas are absolutely brilliant to take in. Dropped from 3 meters, the porcelain figures are captured in mid explosion creating an effect that is rarely seen by the human eye in such detail. Super inspiring to those who love and appreciate sophisticated photography technique. Spotted -> @catoosha!

Visit [...]]]>

These amazingly precise photos by German photographer Martin Klimas are absolutely brilliant to take in. Dropped from 3 meters, the porcelain figures are captured in mid explosion creating an effect that is rarely seen by the human eye in such detail. Super inspiring to those who love and appreciate sophisticated photography technique. Spotted -> @catoosha!

Visit -> http://www.martin-klimas.de/

The photography of Portland, Oregon based Delaney Allen is brilliant. Fantastic cloudscapes, rogue waves, mundane objects in extraordinary environments and even still moments that pull at one’s emotional heartstrings. It’s all there.

Visit -> delaneyallen.tumblr.com/

Visit -> www.flickr.com/photos/delaneyallen/

‘We are wild’ is a great destination to discover emerging photographers. You get a good glimpse into their world as well as a bit of a story behind each mind that is producing the fantastic work. Above are some of my favorite shots from the Elizabeth Weinberg collection. So many amazing artists to discover, such [...]]]>

‘We are wild’ is a great destination to discover emerging photographers. You get a good glimpse into their world as well as a bit of a story behind each mind that is producing the fantastic work. Above are some of my favorite shots from the Elizabeth Weinberg collection. So many amazing artists to discover, such a terrific source of inspiration for photographers. Have a look for yourself.

Visit -> wearewildphoto.com/

The Wolf I Used To Be… from Nearly Normal on Vimeo.

This papercraft stop-motion film is both mesmerizing and and inspiring in so many ways. The story, lighting, the quality of the character rendering and the overall scenery is nothing short of pure genius. Can you tell I like it? Have a look for yourself.

Visit -> [...]]]>

The Wolf I Used To Be… from Nearly Normal on Vimeo.

This papercraft stop-motion film is both mesmerizing and and inspiring in so many ways. The story, lighting, the quality of the character rendering and the overall scenery is nothing short of pure genius. Can you tell I like it? Have a look for yourself.

Visit -> http://nearlynormal.tv/ 

This past week I decided to check out the Society6 artist’s community/storefront. I have been shopping around for an online print and frame service for some of my photography anyway, so I decided, why not try a service that also connects artists together, similar to how the Blurb DIY book service does? So far, I [...]]]>

This past week I decided to check out the Society6 artist’s community/storefront. I have been shopping around for an online print and frame service for some of my photography anyway, so I decided, why not try a service that also connects artists together, similar to how the Blurb DIY book service does? So far, I really dig the simple interface, all the great printing options and the community sharing. Some folks have even stopped by to show me some support…(I suspect many of them are fellow VW Microbus fans). I did order a framed photo print and I’m eagerly awaiting to see how it comes out. For a 26′x22′ custom framed print I found it to be very affordable. I should be seeing it in the next couple of weeks. I’ll report back on the print and frame quality. Stay tuned…

About Society6:

“The artwork on Society6 is created by thousands of artists from around the world. When you buy a product from Society6, we produce it using only the highest quality materials, and ship it to you on behalf of the artist.”

Visit -> http://society6.com/JHSINDESIGN

I like this little film about super talented artist Chris Sickels and his vintage Harley Pacer. All around, he seems like a great person, someone who appreciates the simple things in life but is also passionate about producing the things his mind gravitates towards. Makes for an entertaining view, godspeed!

Visit -> http://rednosestudio.com/

sandro perri · love and light from Pedro Maia on Vimeo.

Incredibly stimulating visuals and sounds coming from an artist partnership, Pedro Maia – film and Sandro Perri – music. I highly recommend you check out the full album by Sandro Perri called ‘Impossible Spaces’.

Notes from Vimeo:

“Love and Light” video aims to explore the relation between a musician [...]]]>

sandro perri · love and light from Pedro Maia on Vimeo.

Incredibly stimulating visuals and sounds coming from an artist partnership, Pedro Maia – film and Sandro Perri – music. I highly recommend you check out the full album by Sandro Perri called ‘Impossible Spaces’.

Notes from Vimeo:

“Love and Light” video aims to explore the relation between a musician and filmmaker and their personal reflection on memories. From Pedro Maia’s super 8 home movies archive, this video results from the work in the dark room using analogue means of light manipulation of the film in attempted to don’t allow us to forget the materials. Here are elusive shadows, the delicate materials turning and strobing and shaking as if to emphasize the fragility of the look, the fragility of these family films compacts have come apart at last, and in their dissolution, in the dying moments of their foreclosure and abandonment, these pictures have been left behind.”

Visit -> http://www.pedromaia.net/

Visit -> http://www.sandroperri.com/

ink&paper from Ben Proudfoot on Vimeo.

This nicely done short documentary covers the oldest and last traditional, old technology letterpress and custom artist paper establishments in L.A. The story is well told and gives us a view into the working process and the modern day struggles of both these lost trades.

Visit -> http://www.mcmanusmorgan.com/

Visit -> http://aardvarkletterpress.com/

Really nice work coming from 20 year old Norwich, UK artist ‘Inflow’. Saw his stuf this morning via the magical tumblr radar. Many more insanely detailed drawings to be seen beyond the link below.

Visit -> http://inflowdesigns.co.uk/

Hero from Miguel Endara on Vimeo.

The above video documents Miguel Endara’s 210 hour magical pointillism portrait of his father called ‘Hero’. How many dots does it take to create such an amazing image? He’s guessing about 3.2 million well placed micro dots of ink. Give or take one or two… Very impressive and very fun [...]]]>

Hero from Miguel Endara on Vimeo.

The above video documents Miguel Endara’s 210 hour magical pointillism portrait of his father called ‘Hero’. How many dots does it take to create such an amazing image? He’s guessing about 3.2 million well placed micro dots of ink. Give or take one or two… Very impressive and very fun to see it all come together.

Visit -> http://www.miguelendara.com/

I recently discovered the sculptural works of Amsterdam based artist Boris Tellegen. Full of dynamic multi-layered structure and modern edge, they really hold my attention. I’d like to see them in person, I’m sure as light changes in any given room or space, they change personality right along with it. Many more great works by Boris [...]]]>

I recently discovered the sculptural works of Amsterdam based artist Boris Tellegen. Full of dynamic multi-layered structure and modern edge, they really hold my attention. I’d like to see them in person, I’m sure as light changes in any given room or space, they change personality right along with it. Many more great works by Boris Tellegen to be seen beyond the link below.

Visit -> http://alicebxl.com/en/artists

Sometimes senseless, random scribbles on a wall can be a ‘thing of beauty’. Especially, when applied by a free-roaming gallery robot. Pretty amazing, would love to see it in person. Check out the video below.

Visit -> yang02.org

Visit -> kannoso.org

TEDxAmsterdam 2011 Human Brain from WE ARE Pi on Vimeo.

Great concept, amazing visual effect. Have a look.

Notes from Vimeo:

“Rutger Hauer, The Dutch National Ballet and Amsterdam’s creative community make brains from people, an Idea Worth Doing. This is the dress rehearsal of the first human brain in a series of three. See it live: 25th [...]]]>

TEDxAmsterdam 2011 Human Brain from WE ARE Pi on Vimeo.

Great concept, amazing visual effect. Have a look.

Notes from Vimeo:

“Rutger Hauer, The Dutch National Ballet and Amsterdam’s creative community make brains from people, an Idea Worth Doing. This is the dress rehearsal of the first human brain in a series of three. See it live: 25th November 2011. ‪tedxamsterdam.com“