Thursday: April 15, 2010
- Photoblog: Sunrise Over Ontario
Slightly grainy shot captured recently whilst engaged in a weekend quick trip over the border. Should also be noted that this photo was taken with my trusty and newly updated iPhone 3GS which takes pretty good photos now that they've added that handy autofocus feature.
Location:Lake Ontario, Canada
- Fifty incredible works of coffee and latte art for your viewing pleasure.
My cup of coffee is looking downright boring after seeing some of the offerings in this collection but caffeine is caffeine and it certainly gets the job done regardless of artistic merit. For those interested in making their very own coffee art a tutorial is just waiting for you around the corner.
Tuesday: March 23, 2010
- The @ symbol now officially a work of art thanks to NYC's Museum of Modern Art.
In honor of the little squiggly's potency, the Museum of Modern Art in New York announced on Monday that it had added the @ symbol to its architecture and design collection, citing its 'design power.'
Monday: March 22, 2010
- Turns out that cubes of NYC garbage can make for some interesting art.
But artist Justin Gignac still sees stories even in the ubiquity, and is out to prove that with some clever package design, Manhattan’s refuse can be art. Gignac sells plastic cubes of trash from the Big Apple for $50 a pop.
Wednesday: March 10, 2010
- Five must-see museum exhibits to give you an added dose of culture this Spring.
Looking for something different to do on those otherwise boring Spring days? Try stopping by a museum or two this Spring to catch up on some of the finer things (as it relates to art) that you may have been missing.
Tuesday: March 9, 2010
- Photoblog: Sunshine Yellow
Another quick macro shot snapped up while doodling with the kids using an obvious assorted array of crayons. Taste the rainbow.
Location:Eastchester, New York
Tuesday: January 19, 2010
- Fifty beautiful and creative works of pixel art for your viewing pleasure.
This gallery contains both isometric and non-isometric (thankfully categorized) for even more additional viewing pleasure. All hail the mighty pixel.
Monday: January 11, 2010
- Some beautiful Tundra landscape photos for your viewing pleasure.
This post also serves to let you all know that National Geographic has just recently given their beloved website a bit of facelift. It's nice to see that their photography now plays a much prominent role on their overall website design.
Monday: November 2, 2009
- An entire website devoted to simple desktop wallpaper just for you.
I am a neat freak when it comes to my computer desktop icons and wallpapers. This site has some awesome options for those of us who like to keeps things simple and neat. Insta-bookmarked.
- Thirty creative candle designs for your viewing pleasure.
No household is complete without a candle in the shape of cheese wedge. The chalkboard candles come in at a close second simply for their added functionality.
Thursday: October 29, 2009
- Eight brilliant examples of drinking straw art for you to gawk at.
Yes, it turns out that your drinking straws are a creative masterpiece just waiting to happen. Are you still using your straws for just drinking liquids? Live in the now.
Tuesday: October 27, 2009
- Photoblog: Plumbing Exploits
Posted in honor of my recent mishaps in the world of plumbing. This little shot was taken at the kid's museum over in Norwalk (Stepping Stones) which is in fact, fun for the whole family.
Location:Norwalk, Connecticut
Wednesday: October 21, 2009
- Photoblog: Commuter Blur
Snapped while traveling home from work on the rarely photogenic Harlem line. I'm even more pleased with the fact that this shot came from my trusty iPhone.
Location:Fleetwood, New York
Friday: October 16, 2009
- Yes, multiple Rubik's Cubes can make for some awesome pixelated art.
That version of the Mona Lisa displayed in the thumbnail only took 315 Rubik's Cubes to complete.
Monday: October 5, 2009
- Have some extra paint chips laying around? Make some pixelated art.
Yes, pixelated artwork can make a fine addition to any home or office. You'll also need a reasonable amount of patience to pull it off. Good luck!
Monday: September 28, 2009
- An amazing collection of liquid art to feast your eyes upon.
What better way to end your day than with a splash of liquidy-colorful goodness. These photos were shot by combining soundwaves with water-based paint using a mic-triggered camera. Wow.
Wednesday: September 23, 2009
- Photoblog: Benched
A macro shot taken way back in 2007 from a certain Disney theme park, in a certain part of TomorrowLand, on a certain bench across from the Speedway. What can I say, I'm a Disney nerd.
Location:Orlando, Florida
Monday: September 21, 2009
- Twenty-five images recreated using food as the primary canvas.
Nothing screams fine art to me like the Mona Lisa done entirely in cabbage. Now I'm hungry.
Wednesday: September 16, 2009
- Yes, computer glitches can in fact make for some interesting art.
Take a picture the next time your beloved computer crashes into oblivion. You might just be making art.
Thursday: September 10, 2009
- Photoblog: Ink Blots
An artsy macro shot captured whilst splatter painting with the kids. Sure, the end result is a little dark and depressing but it's a nice contrast compared to the fun we were actually having throwing paint everywhere.
Location:Eastchester, New York
Tuesday: September 1, 2009
- Photoblog: Queensboro Plaza
Slightly grainy shot taken with my trusty iPhone whilst waiting for 7 train back in July. I liked the perspective.
Location:Queens, New York
- Seven photography projects to jumpstart your creativity.
An interesting set of ideas for shutterbugs (and other creative types) looking to do something a little different from the norm. I've always wanted to try to the 365 thing but laziness gets the better of me on day two.
Friday: August 21, 2009
- Photoblog: Lego Landslide
Another macro shot of some interestingly-shaped Legos for your viewing pleasure.
Location:Orlando, Florida
Wednesday: August 19, 2009
- Photoblog: Cicada Shell
A petrified shell of an insect that somehow decided to attach itself to one of my trees. Taken with my trusty Fujifilm Finepix, great little camera.
Location:Eastchester, New York
Thursday: August 13, 2009
- Photoblog: Non-Polar Bear
Photo taken on a hot day while strolling through the Bronx Zoo. Polar bear looked a little unenthusiastic about his surroundings.
Location:Bronx, NY
Wednesday: July 8, 2009
- Photoblog: Macro Plank
As you can tell I have been on quite the macro kick lately. My apologies.
Location:Orlando, Florida
Monday: July 6, 2009
- Some rare photos from past and present of the newly re-opened Statue of Liberty.
'Hey, how many of you people out here are a national monument, raise your hand, please? Oh, hello, miss!'
Tuesday: June 30, 2009
- Photoblog: Foundations
A lame attempt at macro photography taken over at the giant Lego store in Orlando, Florida. I highly reccomend visiting this store at least once.
Location:Orlando, Florida
Thursday: June 25, 2009
- Eighteen incredible umbrella art installations from all over the world.
After taking a look at these, you might think twice about shoving your umbrella in the nearest trash the next time it buckles in the wind, and pass it on to your friendly neighbourhood artist instead.
Friday: June 19, 2009
- Photoblog: Sticky Drops
The first new photoblog post of GLM 4.0! This photo seemed relevant to post what with all of the buckets of rain we've been getting here in New York. You can view more of my homebrew psuedo photography via the photoblog tab in the navigation bar above - its cleverly labeled 'photoblog'.
Location:Eastchester, NY