I'm gonna steer clear, burn up in your atmosphere

Sometimes I forget everyone has a story to tell. It's just that I keep hearing the same stories over and over. I'm especially tired of my own.

On that note (kind of) I stumbled on this crazy One Day Poem exhibition. This is one of those crazy-cool ideas I wish I'd thought of myself but can't even conceive how this was created. I guess it's like a wacky sundial at a basic level, eh?

Next, I'd really like to check out this gorgeous waterfall in the Porcupine Mountains State Park, right here in Michigan. It's a 10-second exposure photo, but I forget we have that kind of nature around here, namely in the UP. Funny how we have colloquialisms unique to the region, eh? Most people out-of-region would have no idea what "the UP" is referring to, and it's rare for other people to say they're "going up north." "Yoopers" is a good one, too. Wtf, Michigan? I still love you, even in this "Michigan weather" half the nation seems to be experiencing at the moment.


















I would loooove to check that sweet-ass waterfall out, but alas, it is waaaay up there (my location is depicted somewhere south of the bottom border... 11-hour drive!):













I am loving both these photos from nostalgie de la boue.

This first one is just so passionate and insane. Sort of like how I imagine being rescued by Bruce Campbell ca. The Evil Dead would be like.

















What is even HAPPENING in that photo? You tell me.

This one looks like it would be happening somewhere outside a party in Mad Men (except for the Ray-Bans) because they're both so classic-looking. And smoking. Is he holding a switch-blade or a candle-lighter? Doesn't matter.


















Niiiiice.

Lastly, I WANTS I WANTS I WANTS I WANTS I WANTS!!!



































Valentines with lyrics from lewd R&B songs! Anyone quoting the Notorious B.I.G. is a-okay with me. via notcot.

That's all for today, kids.

May you have an interesting evening!

Baby, you've got to be more demanding - I will be your VALENTINE

SPECIAL POST!

Alright, so I'm sure all of us have been forced to be aware that Valentine's day is this weekend.

It first took my notice when I heard a radio ad along the lines of: "whether you get her the _______ or our 7-pound box of 250 pc. chocolates..."

I don't know what sort of hint I'm supposed to take from getting seven pounds worth of chocolate. "You're too skinny?" "You need to chill the hell out?" "I'm trying too hard, dump me?"

Just kidding, folks. Getting gifts on Valentine's is nice and all, but I see it more as a day to feel privileged and maybe go out to a nice dinner.

If you're in a relationship, that is. Otherwise, you end up looking like this guy:














via notcot.

He's celebrating "Single's Awareness Day."

Well, whatever! While most of the recommended V-day gifts I've seen around the blogosphere have made me puke in my mouth a little, there are several things I've found that are pretty baller and I wouldn't mind getting myself!

How about some myth-inspired postcards depicting tales of undying love?



































Or how about one of these silk-screened modern world maps?

Gorgeous!
































Those framed European country prints would look awesome ANYWHERE.



This print is just quirky and unique enough to make me smile and not cringe.

























Or if you'd like for things to be a little more interesting, you can introduce some Porn Confetti featured over on notcot!



















Also, this is pretty cool. There's a guy (David Foox) that x-rays his chest and makes anatomically-correct illustrated hearts.



















There's a more detailed post about it here.


Then of course, I wouldn't mind receiving anything by Natalie Perkins.































That illustration really might be one of my favorite things ever.



Lastly, I've decided to be crafty and I'm going to make a valentine this year, y'all!

I might live photo-blog the painstaking process of making a meaningful (hopefully contest-winning - $100 bucks? yes please!), non-cliche, artistically-respectable work of art.

I know you're friggin' stoked to see how it turns out.

Later!

Too many legs under the table. Too many reasons for trouble!

Sup y'all?

I had a pretty damn good weekend, if I do say so myself. I relaxed probably too much and definitely enjoyed taking in the Super Bowl in good company.

First up via swissmiss, this graphic just has me cracking up. I can relate, even though I am sadly not totally up on the typography.









































I've found myself using Avenir for a lot of things lately, but apparently I need to look into Neutraface and Gotham.

I love love LOVE this most recent Missed Connection illustration. Mostly because this kind of connection could easily exist in my world.































Mostly I love the little creatures within the people kissing and getting entangled. *sigh* Adorable.

Next up, and I excuse me for not remembering where I found this, is some crazy art - "Strange Worlds" by Matthew Albanese. He creates and photographs hyper-realistic landscapes out of everyday materials. Hard to believe these aren't the real thing!






























































































Finally, in this lovely post from Oh? ... this photo captures my views on love almost perfectly.
















Have a great evening, everyone!

Beauty's where you find it - not just where you bump and grind it

Still sick today, but hoping for a good day against some odds.

Ok, I'm just going to put up a bunch of photos from Vogue shoots.

First set via moodboard. This month's issue of UK Vogue.























































































next set also via moodboard, only from here and here. Shoot from US Vogue, October 2003.


Look at those purple shoes!


































And I'm pretty sure this chick is fighting the power. Whatever that may be. Love those tights!

































Very Edward Scissorhands - esque, no?

































This girl is saying "oh no you aren't even gonna!" (precursor to "oh no you di'int!"). I LOVE what they did with her makeup and veil-hat thing.































Awkward.

































Ok. That's enough Vogue.

I know several of my professors who would flip their shit over this video and instigate at least two hours of discussion...

Really though, it's almost too cool for words.

Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic Robocop from Keiichi Matsuda on Vimeo.

Finally, I am IN LOVE with this image. I would marry it if I could. Not a fan of the mostly naked chick, though. I feel that portion is unnecessary.

via nostalgie de la boue.
































Later, y'all!

A trail of ruby red and diamond white hits her like a sunrise

So I am really digging this car. With some paint and electrical tape my '89 Tracer could be looking as hawt as this love-machine right hurr:









via design llama.

Also from the llama, I just came across these ...special... meat paintings by Victoria Reynolds.



















I am particularly creeped out by this one, entitled "Uteral Bonnet."














































For more disturbing imagery, follow the provided link.





Ok, so you should TOTALLY check this out.

Pentagram Design has this nifty "What Type Are You?" quiz.


















I'm Bifur!








via love.obsess.inspire.


Have you heard about the Flat Earth Society?

Well, here's a cool video detailing what they're getting at...




By the way, the next time I completely lose my mind, I am getting this tatt:























kbye. ;D

How do you do it? Make me feel like I do?

I had a pretty spectacular weekend, folks. How about you?

First up, some really awesome Quentin Tarantino posters by artist Ibraheem Youssef via whorange.

 Cool, right? I think this Kill Bill one is particularly clever...

Next up, Helvetica cookie cutters via swissmiss!
















I know someone who would buy a jillion of these and bake us cookies!

This video is kind of sick, but interestingly filmed and looks like it was really time-consuming!


videogioco-loop experiment from donato sansone on Vimeo.


Well I'm not feeling too hot so I'm going to call it a day in the blogosphere.

Later!

I am not your rolling wheel, I am the highway

Friday posssstttt!!!

Come on, ya'll - I know I was so good this week with the posting, but let's get the readership out of the negatives, plz.

First up, this was just featured on design for mankind, but I am quite impressed with the work of Christina Vantzou. She does video editing, illustrations, print design, products design - the whole nine yards! This video is pretty cool:


Bmtv animations from christina vantzou on Vimeo.


How rad is this image? via nostalgie de la boue.



















Glitz and Gibson - can't get much better than that! Makes me want to pick up my guitar and rock out!

Also, LOOOVING this from friends of type:




















But I love everything from friends of type... so nothing new there.

Have a FANTASTIC weekend, people! I hope mine lives up to my pre-meditated expectations. And if it's not exciting, may it at least be productive!