A is for Amy
I've been slacking on my blog lately. My life has been crazy for the last month or so… my apologies. Lots of travel, lots of partying, making new friends, house repairs, art fairs… I haven't had time to work on my dragon either. Bah. Who needs sleep? I'm having a blast! This one is for my sister, who regularly reads
Screens
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Mentos Geysers
Mentos is announcing a new video contest to see who can come up with the coolest geyser footage… and if you need any inspiration, all you need to do is watch this:
Graffiti Jam Update
Delarge commented and let me know about this years Brighton Graffiti Jam that just took place and the images have been posted to the site already… lots and lots of images, over 200! It would be so cool if they did this every year. Thanks for the update guys! Related Links: Graphotism Brighton Hip Hop Festival
The Art of Richard Marchand
Step into the world of artist, Richard Marchand and you're going to be thrilled by surrealistic imagery that incorporates the human form into very beautiful futuristic scenes. Recently, Richard has been using Apophysis fractals to enhance the beauty of of his artwork. I applaud his vision and execution of incorporating fractal imagery into his artwork without compromising his great sense
Shine On
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and artist, Syd Barrett, died peacefully just a few days ago on July 7th (link). He was one of the founding members of the band Pink Floyd, and will forever be memorialized by the song Shine On You Crazy Diamond written by Roger Waters. I hate to get all sentimental on you, but I'm posting the lyrics
This is NOT a Fractal
It's called Camera Toss, and the object is to toss your (inexpensive) camera while it's set on the slowest shutter speed to capture unique patterns that occur with light during the revolutions. Though they are not fractal images, they tend to look a lot like Apophysis fractal designs because the same basic principles are applied: A structure of light exists
Graffiti Jam
Delarge has an interesting gallery of live hip hop photos, graffiti, street art and photography that will knock your socks off. Of particular interest is the gallery exhibiting images from the Brighton Hip Hop Festival & Graphotism Graffiti Jam that took place last July. Over 100 graffiti artists from all over the UK participated. They've included shots of the work
Easy to Make Science Toys
This little easy-to-make paper sculpture can be turned inside-out over and over while you watch it change colors. You can find free detailed instructions on how to fold this printout at Simon Quellon Field's site called Science Toys You Can Make With Your Kids. It was designed years ago by a bored mathematics student. The toy is called a Kaleidocycle,