NOAH K. EVERYDAY

I just saw this posted by one of my Facebook friends: Noah K. Everyday. He takes a photo of himself every day, and has since January 11, 2000. It's just plain awesome. And very committed!

Images courtesy of http://www.everyday.noahkalina.com/

JULIE MORSTAD

I came across the lovely illustrator Julie Morstad on one of my favorite design websites, Book By Its Cover. Her illustrations and drawings are so whimsical, yet have a dark edge to them. I love that contrast! The colors and use of line are very well-done, and her subjects very imaginative. She's now been added to my list of favorites! See her website here for more of her work and information.

All images done by Julie Morstad, found at www.juliemorstad.com/

BAG MONSTERS

I stumbled upon this video today and thought it was very cool. Joshua Allen Harris' inflatable bag monsters.

Before seeing this, I actually had a similar idea for an outdoor installation sculpture project.

His execution and craftsmanship is way more impressive than mine would have been.

Just imagine running into one of these on the street!

PICASSO

I never was very fond of Picasso until I started learning more about him, and how versatile he is as an artist. He possesses so much formal, academic skill, yet chooses to explore other styles. His work has always been somewhat dismissed in the critical view due to its more outlandish nature, but in the world of art and understanding of style and technique, it's quite profound.

Family of Satlimbanques, 1905

La Celestina, 1904

La Vie, 1903

Lady with a Fan, 1905

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, 1907

Paul as Harlequin, 1924

Portrait of a Girl, 1914

Seated Man (Self-Portrait), 1965

Still-life with Fruit-dish on a Table, 1914-15

Peter Callesen

I discovered Peter Callesen's work the other day and I think it's absolutely amazing. I love his medium and intricate forms.