Process and Admiration

When it comes to painting skills, Mark Ryden has them beyond the average human. I've been a long time admirer of this talented artist's abilities and unique perspectives on visual story-telling. He's been copied many many times so if you feel you've seen this subject matter and style before... it's true. I guess copying is the sincerest form of flattery. I only wish less people would accept it as being okay.

Mark had an opening in NYC this weekend that several artist friends were able to attend in-person. I'm rather envious, but hoping when I travel there in 2 weeks I can view the work for myself. yay! NYC, stop flaunting all your wares... I'm ready for you already!

My personal souvenir of Mr. Ryden can be found here: Yearbook Drawing by Mark Ryden

I Heart First Aid Kit

Oh Blogger why do you insist on cutting off every video width despite how small I make it???

Here's the link to this video on youtube.

Snifty® Cameo - My Work Gets Its "15 Minutes"

*UPDATED IMAGE from "Parks and Recreation" sitcom... Schweet!

Snifty® cameo. Awesomeness.

(Click text above for link to "Kimora: Back to School Shopping" video clip.)

The Secret of Kells

It's not often I'm tempted by a movie trailer to spend a handful of cash to sit in a crowded room with usually too loud speakers blaring... but for this I might just make an exception. Looks pretty amazing. Love when art and films collide.

☞ UPDATE: I saw, I loved and I recommend! ♥

** Spotlight Artist: Gizem **

Found through TokyoBunnie's blog, Turkish artist Gizem is a gem of a find! Love her colors and quirky scenarios filled with layered details of fun chaos.

Learn and see more from numerous sources about this artist:

Gizem Vural Visual Diary

Gizem's Flickr

http://www.behance.net/gecesintisi

~ {poisoned girl's world} ~ (Etsy Shop)

♥ The High Road

Broken Bells "The High Road"

Great album, incredible song... I could listen to this on repeat all day... maybe just might.

Darn (därn).

I didn't win getting one of my designs put onto socks, 10 free pairs of socks or cash, but I had fun playing sock designer for a day. Congratulations to the winners!