Art


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Jun 11

Fabric Bookends

We recently added two DVD-rack shelving units to the living room, freeing up the bookcase that my dad made for me, to be actually used for books! I decided to make some fabric bookends, having stumbled upon them quite some time ago in JoshuaByOak‘s Etsy shop. I made them larger (7×5 inches), with heavy unbleached cotton duck-like fabric, applied the images using printable fabric transfers, and filled them with 6-lbs. of lentils. They turned out really well!

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I made four of them, but then realized that we really didn’t need that many bookends, as we had plenty of books to fill up the shelves! So now they’re more for decoration, which is fine by me.

My favorite is the one featuring anatomical skeleton illustrations — three images (torso, deer, praying) from William Cheselden’s Osteographia, and the other (sitting) from Elementi di anatomia fisiologica applicata alle belle arti figurative (“Elements of physiological anatomy applied to the fine arts”).

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Jun 10

Blog Watch: Hyperbole and a Half

I’m sick and its past my bedtime, but I cannot stop laughing out loud (yes, actually LOLing) at this blog I just found. The posts exactly describe the predicaments of life with terse wit and hilarious MSPaint illustrations!

Hyperbole and a Half

If I were you, I’d check out these posts first (hint-hint):

Sneaky Hate Spiral. “Sneaky hate spirals begin simply enough. In fact, that is one of the hallmarks of sneaky hate spirals – they are merely the confluence of many unremarkable annoyances. … The turning point is usually a minor but slightly jarring incident, initiated by some force of nature that cannot be blamed or scolded – like gravity or sleeplessness or wind. That last specification is very important. In order to send you into truly batshit crazy hysterics, the final straw must cause anger that cannot rationally be directed outward in any way.”

This is Why I’ll Never be an Adult. “…a few times a year, I spontaneously decide that I’m ready to be a real adult. … I sit myself down and tell myself how I’m going to start cleaning the house every day and paying my bills on time and replying to emails before my inbox reaches quadruple digits. Schedules are drafted. Day-planners are purchased. … I prepare for my new life as an adult like some people prepare for the apocalypse.”

The Awkward Situation Survival Guide. “Sometimes you are ogling a pretty girl, sometimes you are trying to get a better look at a horribly misshapen person and sometimes you are just spacing out and your eyes happen to be pointing directly at someone. Whatever the case, when you are caught, you will feel shame. Lots and lots of shame.”

12 Emoticons for the Advanced Writer. “Have you ever been overcome with an emotion but unable to find the right emoticon to express yourself? The answer is yes. And I’m going to help you.”


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Feb 10

Blog Watch: Inside the Rock Poster Frame

Inside the Rock Poster Frame


10
Feb 10

More FNM Tour Posters

designed by Brian Ewing and Buff Monster designed by Junko Mizuno

Via Inside the Rock Poster Frame blog
Related Post: FNM Poster Love


14
Jun 09

FNM Poster Love

I am absolutely adoring these fresh Faith No More tour posters! I must also say that I am engorged with jealousy when I see all the tour dates listed in Europe and South America, with not even a whisper of possible U.S. tour dates. :( I’m holding out hope for 2010 FNM tour in America!

Poster design by Adam Jones Poster design by Guy Burwell


13
Apr 09

Wilson Graphics Guys!

Today, a package from Wilson Graphics arrived, and inside were eight of the cutest vinyl wall graphics evah!

8 Cute Simple Colorful Face Wall Decals for Nursery or Kids Room

They are each 5×5 inch square faces, very high quality and heavy duty, so cool. I can’t wait to put them up in my son’s new room! (once it’s finished, of course.) Paul has so many different beautiful decals in his shop. If I wasn’t such a posterholic with limited (if any) wall space, I would be all about the wall decals. He’s got a lovely series of butterflies, HUGE trees, flocks of birds, and stuff for kids’ rooms! Definitely check them out, for yourself or maybe for a nice housewarming, redecorating, birthday or baby shower gift for someone. ;)