The Ok Kids

These photographs document several of the various types of...

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:53:36 -0400

These photographs document several of the various types of mould which can be found growing on your average loaf of bread, given enough time and neglect. I am interested in the inherent contradiction of finding aesthetic beauty in something almost universally perceived as disgusting. I was also fascinated by the extraordinary structure and microscopic nature of these life forms, something that those of us not involved in the biological sciences are probably only vaguely aware of.

velved: Marilyn Minter, oil on canvas

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:36 -0400

velved:

Marilyn Minter, oil on canvas

looneylolita: Longing by Looneylolita

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:20:31 -0400

looneylolita:

Longing by Looneylolita

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Ice Hotel Jukkasjärvi, Sweden The drop in temperature to...

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:20:37 -0400

Ice Hotel Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

The drop in temperature to several degrees below zero in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden marks the start of an ephemeral art endeavour. Using frozen water from the Torne River, artists from all over the world visit this small village, 200km north of the Arctic Circle, to create an exclusive art exhibition - Ice Hotel. Each design is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the sun come springtime. http://icehotel.com/uk/Magazine/

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Wed, 22 May 2013 06:20:12 -0400

mordeshakess: Steven Universe

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:12:30 -0400

mordeshakess:

Steven Universe

loesfashpond: jetgreguar: jinntantei: catsandotherdrugs: Ste...

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:09:35 -0400

loesfashpond:

jetgreguar:

jinntantei:

catsandotherdrugs:

Steven gets a hold of a magical time travel device and does what any kid would do - he uses it to make jokes. But toying with magic draws trouble to his sleepy beach town and Steven has to step up and save the day - with more jokes.

Go watch Steven Universe, guys! It’s great!

THIS WAS AWESOME. OMGOODNESS. ALL THE GEM GIRLS. SO AWESOME.

EVERYONE IS JUST DOING SUCH COOL THINGS

i wanna cosplay all of the girls gdi

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Wed, 22 May 2013 05:57:22 -0400

brain-food: *Houses I wish I lived in

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:25:23 -0400

brain-food:

*Houses I wish I lived in

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Tue, 21 May 2013 04:26:00 -0400

constantlyoverlooked: I literally can’t get enough of this...

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:59:20 -0400

constantlyoverlooked:

I literally can’t get enough of this song.

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just-art: Fine art by JAZZ-MINH MOORE

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:30:34 -0400

just-art:

Fine art by

JAZZ-MINH MOORE

grimsperation: Michele Caragher Embroidered details in Game of...

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:02:30 -0400

grimsperation:

Michele Caragher

Embroidered details in Game of Thrones

‘Michele Carragher is a London-based Hand Embroiderer and Illustrator who has been working in costume on film and television productions for over 15 years. She studied Fashion Design at The London College of Fashion, where the course incorporated design, pattern cutting, garment construction, embroidery, millinery and illustration. At the same time she attended a three year evening course in Saddlery at Cordwainers College learning skills in leatherwork.

After leaving college Michele worked in Textile Conservation, repairing and restoring historical textiles for private collectors and museums, specialising in hand embroidery. She then moved into a career in costume for film and television, initially working as a Costume Assistant/Maker on productions such as the BBC’s Our Mutual Friend, ITV’s David Copperfield and Mansfield Park. She soon gravitated towards the decoration and embellishment of costumes, using skills in hand embroidery and surface decoration, taking inspiration from the many historical textiles she had encountered working as a Textile Conservator.

The first production that saw her undertake the role of a Principal Costume Embroiderer was for HBO’s 2005 Emmy Costume award-winning production of Elizabeth 1. Her most recent work has been on HBO’s 2012 Costume award-winning television series Game of Thrones, working on all three seasons.

As a Costume Embroiderer Michele specialises in hand embroidery and surface embellishment, using traditional hand embroidery techniques, smocking, beading and surface decoration. She works directly onto the completed garment or starts with motifs and textures on silk crepeline/organza, which are applied to the costume and then worked into once on the actual garment. She also works on existing machine embroidery designs that are not too dense, adding some hand stitching and beading to give a more authentic, hand-finished look.

Michele finds hand embroidery has more flexibility and diversity than that of embroidery created by machine, as there is a greater variety of thread choice and colours to use. It is also possible to work more easily on garments that are already constructed. However, machine embroidery in combination with hand work can be very useful when completing many repeats by creating light outlines or a less dense machine stitch, work can then be completed by hand and again can be carried out on a finished garment.

Michele is a highly creative Costume Embroiderer, producing original designs as well as working closely to a costume designer’s brief to create their desired look.’

Text and images from http://www.michelecarragherembroidery.com

Peter Dinklage with his Daughter in NYC

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:50 -0400

Peter Dinklage with his Daughter in NYC

nightingales: Being a More ☼ CONFIDENT ☼ Artist: A Guide

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:52 -0400

nightingales: Being a More ☼ CONFIDENT ☼ Artist: A Guide:

nightingales:

Before we begin: being confident is not synonymous with turning into an ego driven delusional maniac, just as being humble is not synonymous with being self-deprecating and negative. Okay? Got it? Awesome.

Why should you care about being more confident? Ultimately you will feel better as an…

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