Most people struggle to take pictures this cool of things that really exist. Thomas Demand one ups everyone and recreates real scenes to scale using paper and cardboard. His work is really stunning. I love this generic looking office but the Oval Office and Forest Scene after the jump are amazing as well.
Thanks to Sean Ripple for the tip!
Our friend Greg Leppert is, in his own words, “a curious thinker and tinkerer”. We couldn’t describe him any better. He’s an example of someone who began their career in graphic design, and through curiosity and experimentation has successfully branched out into many other facets of design.
Do you like to be tidy? Does everything have its right place? Then you should check out Things Organized Neatly and treat your obsessive compulsive tendencies to a treat.
Phillip Warren, pictured above, has spent the last 62 years building an entire armada of the Royal Navy. The grand total of his productivity comes to 432 separate ships.
Using matchsticks, matchstick boxes and balsa wood he started when he was 17 and recently finished. People my age rarely do anything for more than a couple of years at best, so seeing stories like this is a nice reminder that not everyone on this planet has Dr. Pepper and iPhone induced A.D.D..
You’re nearing the end. The end of the slew of Pep Rally posts. But you’re not quite there yet. This may be the last one though, and it is to show you the nice little Gowalla stamp we’ve got for tonight’s pep rally event. Get pumped, get Gowalla and get your rear over here between 5-10PM.
The incredible design / production house Imaginary Forces, created this little video a while back for Paul Rand’s posthumous introduction into The One Club’s Hall of Fame . I don’t why it took me so long to find out about this video. Watch it here.
For the unaware, you should definitely stay away from the band Linkin Park. Apparently there is a rapist amongst them. Please run and tell dat before any yo people get snatched up. K thx bai.
The problem with really big buildings is that as you increase square footage, you normally need to also increase your height. Unless of course you’re in the business of building 747′s. Steven Holl’s horizontal skyscraper design is meant to solve that problem. Instead of a building that rises from the ground and its surroundings it flows and reflects the surroundings off its exterior. It also happens to be as long as the Empire State Building is tall.
I posted a link to this yesterday on our note cards section, but after a second look, decided that it deserved a full entry. ”Dare To Be Square” is a new book showcasing the quirky quilts by Seattle based designer, Boo Davis.
While looking through Keinyo White’s impressive portraits, I wondered why I didn’t see more watercolor artists showing up on blogs or on visual aggregators such as FFFFOUND or Lookwork.
The idea that so few artists choose to explore this medium (especially when compared to acrylic and oil) saddens me. I’ve asked artists about this in the past and they’ve explained that they haven’t explored watercolor because it leaves little room for error. Painting over a mistake isn’t an option; at least not without losing the translucency that often helps define a watercolor. They also reminded me that watercolor has long been associated with country landscapes and flower still life.
To me, these sound like the perfect reasons to dive into watercolor. What artist wouldn’t want to push themselves towards perfection or help redefine how the non-art world views an entire medium? Maybe it’s time for me (and you?) to take a trip to the local art store.
More of Keinyo’s inspiring portraits below.
Looking for a new school backpack?
Annals of Americus: essays, reportage, and commentary on life in post-millennial America.
August 2010 Mix by Gorilla Vs Bear!
Everyone do the Ugly Dance!
Check out this sneak peek at the custom Gowalla Pin for tomorrow’s Pep Rally event.
Vegan Yacht is good if you’re a vegetarian. But if you’re like me and like some smoked briquet, Ruby’s on Guadalupe is the place to be. Try the mustard potato salad.
This looks like a job for Shep Ramsey
If you’re in Austin, try the Vegan Yacht. Really good stuff.
Great new work by Oliver Munday. Love this book cover.
Check out this video capturing a community event at Super Yoga Palace, the rad Dallas folks Will branded.
I don’t know where this hail was falling but I don’t think I’ll be traveling there any time soon.
Banksy does it again
Beautiful work from Todd Hido on Tokyo Blues. Thanks for sharing!
Good friends doing big things…keep an eye out for Giftiki
It’s hip to be square. Nice work, Boo.
When to use an apostrophe!