Archive for the ‘Art’ Category

Untitled #1

15th March

2010

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My daughter’s first painting, Untitled #1, is a sophisticated exploration of colour, with bold, confident brushwork and clever use of negative space. Or something like that…

Cat killer

8th February

2010

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Behold, the Hello Kitty chainsaw. Like an iron-on Simon Weston transfer, it defies logic, but therein lies its beauty.

An inspiration

5th February

2010

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Eric Smith’s perspective on life changed upon being diagnosed with cancer, leading to the Live Now Project:

“Before cancer I was like most folks, just cruising along. It was during my treatment, when I started to discover what cancer could gift to me – the ability to absorb every moment as if each one were my whole life. The Live Now Project was born!”


Ione Rucquoi

11th January

2010

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British artist Ione Rucquoi’s portfolio demonstrates that she’s a nutcase of the highest order, but hey, she’s a talented nutcase.

3D graffiti

18th December

2009

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Bloody hell, this is fantastic! I dread to think how long it took to create, but the end result is most definitely worth it.

Bigger than Elvis

23rd November

2009

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Jorge Rodriguez Gerada must be a patient bloke. I mean, Christ, to paint something this big on the side of a building

Military movements

14th August

2009

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Astonishing photos of thousands of soldiers forming icons of American history. Beat getting shot at…

A finger of fun

5th August

2009

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I’ve always had a soft spot for finger puppets. Why leave your fingers naked, vulnerable and lonely, when you can adorn them with the delightful wares from Stayawake’s Etsy store?

Come Back, Charleston Blu

2nd December

2008

Blu

Graffiti on an epic scale from artist Blu. More good stuff at his online store.

HB heroes

5th September

2008

Pencils

Bob Truby loves pencils. Only brand names pencils, mind you.