Friday, January 29, 2010

art forms in nature









german biologist Ernst Haeckel, who is most noted for his research of radiolarians, inspired artists and architects of the 20th century (and into the 21st) with his book, "Kunstformen der Natur" (Art Forms in Nature). the book includes 100 plates illustrating various plants, animals and protozoa. the imagery and detail in this book is stunning. take a look at ole Ernst below (on left)...whata dream boat.

Monday, January 25, 2010

a good read

this book is pretty radical. it's about an artist, a writer, who is struggling to stay true to his art and sell his writings. however, after a few setbacks and being generally down on his luck, his mind starts unraveling to the brink of insanity. the character frustrates the reader time and time again with his stubborn determination and crazed actions. but, it's a very sharp portrait of a starving artist.

oh carlyn







oh carlyn's flickr page is remarkable. she does a lot of oddball collages where she mixes retro-looking images with photographs or prints. or just straight out has some amazing photos of incredibly dreamy scenes. truly kooky, psychedelic imagery. give it a look.

Monday, January 18, 2010

teen dream




beach house teen dream is out tomorrow! i'm just eatin up the faster pace and fresh sounds. the drum beats and legrand's slightly higher octave in parts is scrumptious. ima get that LP fir sure.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

welcome...pony on up

photo epicly later'd