The Art Blog

A little inspiration from space... Distance...perspective...and a little digital color enhancement make for some inspiring images from the outer atmosphere.  By selecting certain features and coloring them from a digital palate, the U.S. Geological Survey has created a series of "Earth as Art" perspectives that demonstrate an artistic resonance in satellite land imagery and provide a special avenue of insight about the geography of each scene ..  The Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites has become a vital reference worldwide for understanding scientific issues related to land use and natural resources. Beyond the scientific information they supply, some Landsat images are simply striking to look at, presenting spectacular views of mountains, valleys, and islands as well as forests, grasslands, and agricultural patterns.  http://www.nasa.gov

“ May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams... and good madness... I hope you read some fine books and  kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful and don't forget to make some art... write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can.  And I hope somewhere in the next year,  you surprise yourself.”   ~   Neil Gaiman Best wishes to you for an amazing 2014!

In the spirit of the season.... An homage to all things antlered: I have assembled a special collection of deer imagery to welcome in the Holidays!  ~ Cheers! This and image above by Scott Belcastro Scott Belcastro Alexander McQueen Alexander McQueen's antlers photographed by Martyn Thompson Amy Hamilton Amy Hamilton Cassandra Smith Darren Waterston Tracy Boyd Dolan Geiman  Dolan Geiman   Dolan Geiman     Jordan Rodgers Alexis Marcou Kohei Nawa Myeongbeom Kim Myeongbeom Kim Myeongbeom Kim Sophie Devine Source Unknown

In honor of the Season... Revisiting this solstice post: Ah...what better way to welcome the arrival of the Winter Solstice than with an homage to the snow globe? But look closely and you will soon discover that these are not the kitschy iconic mementos from your childhood. The sugar-dusted fairytale themes of the past are replaced with the gallows humor of artist team Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz. They are the couple behind this series of dark and intriguing vignettes that draw you into their wintry world. Happy Solstice! To learn more about the artists visit  their website here .

So  lovely and inspiring... I fell in love with these vintage photos of snowflakes taken by Wilson Bentle y in the early 1900's .  He perfected a process of catching flakes on black velvet in such a way that their images could be captured before they melted.