Photography
February 11, 2013

Inspiring Quotes By Famous Photographers Fill a New Journal

San Francisco-based artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon has just released a new photography-themed journal that's filled with inspiring quotes by the great masters of photography. The beautifully designed notebook also features Congdon's original paintings of vintage cameras and holds over a hundred lined pages where one can jot down a creative idea whenever it happens to strike.

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Art
February 8, 2013

Gorgeous New Oil and Gold Leaf Painting by Brad Kunkle

New York City-based Brad Kunkle, the artist who deftly combines oil and actual gold leaves into his paintings, recently showed two new works at the Los Angeles Art Show. One of them, called Over the Ocean, will simply take your breath away. Made of oil and gold leaf on linen, it features a beautiful woman being magically lifted into the air. Could a murmuration of starlings be behind this supernatural deed?

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Art
February 6, 2013

Perfectly Symmetrical Paper Butterfly Installations

Paper art is a fascinating technique that requires a lot of patience and a lot of skill. Creative team Will & Caro, consisting of Australian-born Carolyn Wong and Finland-born William Du, are no strangers to this powerful artistic form. The two self-taught artists launched their first big project in December of 2009 and it was a great success. Will & Caro create delicate pieces using mainly washi (Japanese paper)

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Design
February 3, 2013

College for Creative Studies’ Hilarious PSA Campaign

If you grew up in the 80's, you may recall the popular TV advertisement in which the effects of drugs on your brain were compared to the effects of a hot pan on an egg – totally fried. The lines from the ad were: “This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. Any questions?” A classic PSA moment that many people remember, even 25 years later.

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