Category: ART

December 28, 2009 at 8:58 am

Stormtrooper-Inspired Art and Design

Stormtrooper-Inspired Art and Design

Photograph by -Gareth- Arguably the most iconic image to emerge from the multi-billion dollar Star Wars franchise, was that of the Stormtrooper. To this day, the Empire’s elite soldiers continue to influence artwork, product design and fashion. Below is a collection of Stormtrooper-inspired art and design to dazzle and delight your senses. STORMTROOPER ARTWORK Artwork…

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December 15, 2009 at 8:58 am

THE WAR IS ON: Nature’s Revenge by Ludo

THE WAR IS ON: Nature's Revenge by Ludo

First spotted on Wooster Collective, Ludo’s work caught my eye with his provocative imagery of Nature fighting back and taking it to the streets. Based in France, Ludo’s art is found mostly in Paris, London and Italy. His specialty is street poster art which can be applied onto walls quickly and effectively using wheatpaste. Due…

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December 10, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Entire Universe in the Palm of your Hand

The Entire Universe in the Palm of your Hand

To22 created something nearly perfect. A continuous ring, delicately proportioned, beautifully polished and seemingly flawless. There is only one tiny imperfection. A speck, no larger than a piece of dust. At a glance, it is barely noticeable. Upon close examination, it appears intentional and more clearly defined. Only magnification reveals the actual object…

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December 7, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Man Behind the Fantasy

The Man Behind the Fantasy

In countless films like The Bourne Identity, Mission Impossible 3 and Mr & Mrs Smith, where the characters have the coolest gadgets and most ridiculous technology, lies the imagination of one very creative person, Mark Coleran. Mark is an extremely gifted visual designer responsible for creating the fantastical user interfaces (i.e., cool looking computer systems,…

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December 3, 2009 at 8:58 am

Incredible Club Flyer Designs by Digital Artist Prop4g4nda

Incredible Club Flyer Designs by Digital Artist Prop4g4nda

Based out of Salonique, Greece, digital artist Prop4g4nd4 (that’s Propaganda for you non-l33t speakers) has some beautiful digital art posted online. Although it was his brilliant club flyers that initially piqued my interest, you can see on his MySpace and deviantART pages that he’s starting to expand his unique design style and explore other techniques.…

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November 16, 2009 at 8:58 am

The $10 Million Aquarius Penthouse Feels Like a Nightclub

The $10 Million Aquarius Penthouse Feels Like a Nightclub

I came across this listing yesterday and my immediate thought was, luxury after-hours. The interior design just screams nightclub to me. Love it or hate it, you’re going to have an opinion. The design and accents are quite dramatic and the colour-palette is dark and cool. The Aquarious is a 38-storey condominium, located on Vancouver,…

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November 12, 2009 at 8:58 am

What is Tilt-Shift Photography?

What is Tilt-Shift Photography?

Tilt-Shift photography is a technique often used to create that miniature scene feel. You know that feeling [of superiority] when you’re…playing with micro-machines, or holding those tiny bottles of liquor, or reading Gulliver’s Travels? Well tilt-shift photography can achieve that look with life-size locations and/or objects through the use of special lenses and camera movements;…

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November 9, 2009 at 8:58 am

Movie Montage Monday

Movie Montage Monday

Welcome back weekend warriors! I spent the entire morning watching videos on Vimeo and wanted to share my three favourites. Each video piqued my interest for different reasons but all of them are visually stunning, enjoy! STORMBIRDS: The High-Octane Action Sequence Created by: RealtimeUK Client: THQ, Juice Games Duration: 3 months Team: 8 artists Software:…

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November 2, 2009 at 8:58 am

Yamakoya: The Japanese Bookshelf Cabin

Yamakoya: The Japanese Bookshelf Cabin

The gold prize winner in this year’s JCD (Japanese Commercial Environment Designers Association) design awards for ‘communication design in the commercial environment’, Ben Nagaoka’s Yamakoya is a great example of creating space within a space. Yamakoya, which means ‘wood-log cabin’ in Japanese, is a structure designed specifically for private research focusing on local history within…

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October 26, 2009 at 8:58 am

This is Art…with Packaging Tape! Meet Mark Jenkins

This is Art...with Packaging Tape! Meet Mark Jenkins

Mark Jenkins makes art from tape. Packaging tape to be exact. From babies to giraffes and back again, Mr. Jenkins places his work in odd spaces; causing confusion, anger and laughter. The Sifter explores his work, influences and thoughts on street art. VITALS Born: 1970 in Fairfax, Virginia Education: Degree in Geology from Virginia Tech…

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