August 2009 Blog Posts (269)

Here's a little eye candy for your Tuesday afternoon. Born on November 3, 1987, Gemma Ward is an Australian model and actress. These gorgeous shots of her were taken by photographer Michael Thompson.

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Take a close look at this picture and you'll notice that this Mona Lisa is made up of 3,604 cups of coffee. Each cup is filled with varying amounts of milk to black coffee. It measures an impressive 20 feet high and 13 feet wide and took a team of eight people three hours to complete.

Created for The Rocks…

Aakash Nihalani's work isn't pretentious, nor does it pretend to be. Taping up the walls and streets of New York, he make us stop and think, giving us a reason to notice the intricate beauty of the city.



"My work is created in a reaction to what we readily encounter in our lives, sidewalks and doorways, building and bricks. I'm just connecting the dots differently to make my own…

I'm always looking for that perfect bookshelf. Give me something that stands out, something that makes me do a double take. From the MoMA store comes the Bookworm Shelf, a flexible bookshelf that can be constructed in various shapes. Its curvy structure can hold approximately 20 pounds at each of the seven bookend supports. Designed by Ron Arad.…

From the designer of one of my favorite eco-friendly gadgets, Photosynthesis, comes Orkys, a solar powered orchid light. Capturing sunlight though flexible photovoltaic cells in its leaves, Orkys is a highly attractive decorative item for any modern interior, as well as an…

What I Like About It: Anyone who is a fan of Pulp Fiction or Samuel L Jackson should immediately buy this print. As of right now there are some still available. This illustration bears a…

I could travel in Hello Kitty style everywhere... if I really wanted to. Car, Bus, Tram, Train, Plane! Kawaii!

If you've ever felt that the Star Wars series should be enjoyed with huge screens and an orchestra, boy do we have a surprise for you. "Star Wars: In Concert" is a touring multimedia concert event kicking off this fall in Southern California and featuring music from all six of Williams’ "Star Wars" scores.…

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A new form of art is taking place all around us these days - the art created on the iPhone using the application, Brushes. Brushes is a natural media painting application designed from scratch for the iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring an advanced color picker, several realistic brushes, extreme zooming, and a simple yet deep interface, it is a powerful tool for creating original…

Here's an excerpt from Mail Online's story on Kieron Williamson: "A street scene from the paintbrush of a child usually involves triangle-topped boxes for houses. And often an unnaturally large dog. But Kieron Williamson's attempts are so beautifully rendered that artists ten times his age will be filled with envy.

Experts have said that the six-year-old's atmospheric paintings, which began with harbour scenes and expanded to include rural vistas, animal portraits…