When I came across these pictures, I was instantly in love. This is a collection of portraits of famous scientists by artist Simon Bent. I imagine making a quilt out of one of these. How great would it be if your baby’s blankets was a big picture of Isaac Newton.
When I saw this, I did a double take. I was browsing through Etsy when I saw this Pokeball Duct Tape Flower by DuctTapeRose. I have always been a fan of Duct Tape creations, from my own clumsy attempts at making duct tape wallets to other peoples much better attempts.
If you have the same love of Duct Tape as me, I know you are amazed at the level of detail here, but you haven’t seen anything yet. Visit DuctTapeRose on Etsy to see some duct tape creations that will absolutely blow your mind.
I think I’m in love.
This is something that I have been into for a while. There are tons of these videos out there, and it is very difficult to pin down specific artists, but I thought I would share one of my favorite spray paint artist videos with you. It was uploaded by spacepainter on youtube over 4 years ago, but I watch it every couple of months and I am still amazed.
Let me know what you think in the comments section. This is not a new phenomenon by any means, but it is something that is pretty much always fun to watch.
These paintings by Wednesday Wolf are amazing—dark and evocative and deceptively simple. They also really run the gamut of geekery, encompassing everything from Sackboy, the Ninja Turtles’ Michaelangelo, and Gir to Powerpuff Girls villain Him, Voldemort, and even Trogdor. And I’ve never seen such a menacing Pokedex or such a tragic depiction of Dr. Horrible. It’s hard to choose, but I think my personal favorite is the Alot. (You know the story of the Alot, right?)
I’m running out of wall space, but I may need one or more of these prints.
Okay, I know best-est isn’t a word, but it should be, because James Hance’s art is better than the best. If you haven’t checked him out yet, go see James Hance, Relentlessly Cheerful Art. He has turned his geeky craft into fine art, showcasing our favorite Muppets and cartoons.
His series Wookie the Chew combines Star Wars and Winnie the Pooh, and features amazing characters like Chrisolo Robin, Droidlet, and of course, Wookie the Chew.
I have a few of his prints, and one of his originals in my house, and I LOVE them. I’m still waiting for the Dr. Horrible/ Calvin and Hobbes cross over. (wink wink, nudge nudge.)
So check him out, and get inspired.
How about an amigurumi of wookie the chew? A parody of a parody. How great is that?
I know I mentioned it in my last post, but I thought folks might be interested in knowing a little more about Crazy 4 Cult, an annual art show exploring the intersection of fandom and fine art.
Held at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, the show features pieces ranging from paintings to hand-sewn plushies. What all the art has in common, though, is a deep love for the movies that have made a mark on our cultural conscious, from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to The Shining.
This summer, the show celebrates its fifth year, as well as the publication of Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art. A 176-page book featuring some of the best art from the show’s previous years, it also boasts an introduction by filmmaker/pop culture connoisseur Kevin Smith.
Crazy 4 Cult 5 opens with a reception on Friday, July 8, 7-11pm, and runs through July 30. The galley also hosts a book signing for Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art on July 10 at 12pm, with many of the featured artists in attendance.
If anyone gets a chance to check out this awesome show, drop us a line and let us know what wowed you!
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And with that, dear readers, I am officially off for summer vacation! My husband and I are traveling to Southeast Asia for the first time ever, and I’ll be gone for most of the month. So, everyone have a great July (and a happy 4th to all U.S. Geek Crafters), and I’ll see you soon!
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