May 18, 2012

Falling in Love with a Dog Named Ramen Noodle

Take one look at these photos and I challenge you to NOT fall in love. Of course, with a name like Ramen Noodle and with that joyful spirit, no one can blame you if you do. Famed animal photographer Carli Davidson is the one behind these shots and today she shares with us his sad, sweet and inspiring story.

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May 17, 2012

Suspended Books Magically Fill Swiss Tunnel

Romainmtier is a small Swiss village that borders France. It is known for its modest population and picturesque town whose architecture is reminiscent of the Roman Empire. Like a small European village straight out of a movie, Romainmtier holds a charming annual used book fair that takes place at the town church, which is rich with Romanesque architecture.

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May 15, 2012

Incredible Ink Portraits on Phone Book Pages

A friend recently posed the question: “Why on earth do we still receive free phone books anymore? Have the phone book people not heard of the Internet!” Though I agree with her statement, artist Carlos Zuniga certainly does not! The artist relies on these trusty printed books to produce his work, a creative interpretation of written text transformed into visual delights.

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May 13, 2012

Layered Landscapes Made of Graphite, Tape, and Resin

LA-based mixed media artist Brooks Shane Salzwedel assembles beautiful natural landscapes, often featuring some form of majestic architecture like bridges and oil drilling towers. The artist primarily works with graphite, tape, and resin to produce these layered images, giving each one a three-dimensional feel. The separation that defines the difference between foreground and background is expressed through a sheet of fogginess.

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