Monday: May 10, 2010
- Twelve stylish and creative sinks for your viewing pleasure.
Any sink you come across today will look dated and unappealing after seeing the photos contained on this link. Sure, they may not always be quite as functional as a regular sink but who cares - I've always wanted a sink that resembles a water slide.
- A handy tutorial regarding how to build your very own coffee cup sphere lamp.
Got a couple hundred coffee cups laying around? Put them too good use and make yourself a new lamp. Judging by the comments on the Instructables page, you'll be quite happy with the results.
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
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.
Monday: March 15, 2010
- Have a gander at twenty-six gigapixels worth of Paris, France.
Turns out that twenty-six gigapixels can make for some interesting aerial photography with some astounding details. For instance, try zooming in on that speck off in the distance, it's probably a building.
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.
Wednesday: January 13, 2010
- Ten cool products inspired by puzzles just for you.
Although it would be cool to look at a puzzle rug on most days something tells me that a puzzle rug would not be able to provide that much warmth. It's a probably a bitch to vacuum said puzzle rug as well.
Monday: December 28, 2009
- Fifteen well-designed posters that happen to be about design.
Looking for a bit of design inspiration? Have a look at this gallery of design-centric posters about design (recursive post is vaguely trying to be recursive), print some out and hang them in your office or cubicle. Voila, instant inspiration.
Friday: November 20, 2009
- Seventeen creative hot air balloon designs just for you.
It looks like Unicron and Darth Vader finally have something in common (what with the whole floating heads in space thing). What, you've never seen the original Transformers movie?
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.
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
Monday: October 26, 2009
- A day at Disney World through the magic art of tilt-shift video.
Neat little video for those who happen to like Disney / artsy effects every now and again. There are some spots in the video where the effect doesn't quite cut it but I'll give them an A for effort this first time around.
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.
- A handy tutorial on how to make your very own fisheye lens.
Another title for this tutorial would have been 'a guide to recycling broken SLR lenses for use with your digicam' (not that there's anything wrong with that). Now excuse me while I scour eBay for a box of broken SLR lenses.
Thursday: October 15, 2009
- Nine free tools to put the fun back into your photography endeavors.
Lost the desire to break out the old point and shoot? Give some of these tools a spin and get those photographic juices flowing again. Besides, everyone loves a good tilt shift photo.
- Fifteen amazing cheese sculptures for you to gawk at.
A collection of some really detailed art made entirely out of the yellow stuff. It's sure to make your afternoon a little more... well cheesy. Golf clap.
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
Thursday: August 27, 2009
- Photoblog: Loch Ness Gorilla
Weird shot I picked up after bringing in the kid's zoo toys after some rain. And yes, that would be a gorilla. But on another note, who decided that gorillas have bright green eyes? Shame on you, Bronx Zoo Gift Shop.
Location:Eastchester, New York
Wednesday: August 19, 2009
- Thirteen of the coolest Mona Lisa parodies and recreations you'll see today.
I'm sure Leonardo da Vinci would approve.
Tuesday: July 7, 2009
- Have a peek at the latest additions to the UN Heritage list of world wonders.
Article has a link back to last year's additions as well.
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!'
