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.

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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“

Burning Man: Rites of passage – Day from Ahmed on Vimeo.

This impeccably produced and captured video was taken at this year’s Burning Man. It’s a complete trip and well worth the view. SRSLY. Watch it.

Notes from Vimeo:

“Part one (Day) of a two part series. A short glimpse of a Burning Man experience. Hope you enjoy [...]]]>

Burning Man: Rites of passage – Day from Ahmed on Vimeo.

This impeccably produced and captured video was taken at this year’s Burning Man. It’s a complete trip and well worth the view. SRSLY. Watch it.

Notes from Vimeo:

“Part one (Day) of a two part series. A short glimpse of a Burning Man experience. Hope you enjoy it. Part Two (Night) coming soon… Shot in August/September 2011 using a (very dusty) Canon 7D with 70-200 f.40L, a 50mm 1.8, and a 10-24mm Tamron”

The work of artist and photographer Francois Robert has been showing up a bit this week on my Tumblr dashboard. This series called ‘Stop The Violence’, seemed appropriately creepy for the upcoming Halloween holiday. More amazingly precise arrangements of bone beyond the links below. How often does one get to say that?

Visit -> hammergallery.com/Artists/Robert/robert.htm 

Visit -> http://francoisrobertphotography.com/

Nice video documentary on street art vs. graffiti. Lot’s of candid material and great works to be seen, all told from a a street level p.o.v. Well worth the view.

Visit -> http://www.channel4.com/

Byron Darby is a Northern Utah born and raised artist, with a focus in photography. The impressive composited image at the top called “Seventy Flights in Ninety Minutes” is the piece of his that originally caught my eye. His images are with no doubt the product of great persistence and planning. Many more fantastic examples [...]]]>

Byron Darby is a Northern Utah born and raised artist, with a focus in photography. The impressive composited image at the top called “Seventy Flights in Ninety Minutes” is the piece of his that originally caught my eye. His images are with no doubt the product of great persistence and planning. Many more fantastic examples beyond the link below.

Visit -> http://www.bryondarby.com/

I really like the overall effect, technique and feel of the photography set called ‘Views’ by Alberto Salván Zulueta. Two significantly different views melded together to create an even more powerful and thought provoking image, that somehow feels comfortably whole and standalone. Many more via the link below.

Visit -> www.abandonedrealities.com/

Vancouver based photographer Elizabeth Gadd has a terrific Flickr photo stream full of great outdoor scenery and other amazing moments. I really like her latest landscapes, full of light and sometimes accented with human figures. Have a look for yourself via the link below.

Visit -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/elizabethgadd/ 

Digital Alphabet in Stone – Dom Hans van der Laan/Autobahn 2011 from autobahn on Vimeo.

This is an interesting and rare view into the art of transferring type from the digital medium to stone. Makes for a fun view for those who enjoy great type and amazing old world skills.

Visit -> www.autobahn.nl

This is definitely one of the more ambitious and disruptive installation art pieces that I’ve come across in a long while. Apparently, it was created and documented some time ago in 1993, but it’s been floating around on Tumblr blogs a bit lately because of it’s timely on-trend aesthetic. Here’s the overall project description from the Behance page:

“Luminous [...]]]>

This is definitely one of the more ambitious and disruptive installation art pieces that I’ve come across in a long while. Apparently, it was created and documented some time ago in 1993, but it’s been floating around on Tumblr blogs a bit lately because of it’s timely on-trend aesthetic. Here’s the overall project description from the Behance page:

“Luminous Earth Grid, an array of 1,680 energy-efficient fluorescent lamps, swept over 10 acres of undulating landscape, 50 miles north of San Francisco. Said the artist, “I see the project as a poetic statement on the potential harmony between technology and nature.” Over a five year period, Williams launched a rigorous fund raising campaign throughout Northern California, and raised nearly half a million dollars to realize the massive project. It was widely acclaimed by critics around the globe and drew tens of thousands of visitors.”

Learn more -> Behance page

This is a pretty fun and interesting environmental art piece, or public art project by ‘Pedazos de Papel’ (Pieces of Paper), or at least that’s who I was able to track back to for a source from Vimeo. I may be wrong. Regardless, the paint is released onto the pavement by bicycles and the rest of [...]]]>

This is a pretty fun and interesting environmental art piece, or public art project by ‘Pedazos de Papel’ (Pieces of Paper), or at least that’s who I was able to track back to for a source from Vimeo. I may be wrong. Regardless, the paint is released onto the pavement by bicycles and the rest of the effect is created by the cars driving through it. I would imagine this kind of thing could land you in jail for a while, but it makes for a nice view.

Visit -> http://pedazosdepapel.com/

The small images above barely begin to relay the awesomeness of the work coming from advertising, fine art, and editorial photographer Ryan Schude. His set design, lighting and well choreographed action scenarios are impecable and great fun to look over. I’m also a big fan of his portrait works. View more, much larger, beyond the [...]]]>

The small images above barely begin to relay the awesomeness of the work coming from advertising, fine art, and editorial photographer Ryan Schude. His set design, lighting and well choreographed action scenarios are impecable and great fun to look over. I’m also a big fan of his portrait works. View more, much larger, beyond the link below.

Visit -> http://ryanschude.com/