Apr 28 2018
Our inspiration for today comes from children’s book illustrator Sydney Smith and his new book, Town is by the Sea. In the story, written by Joanne Schwartz, a boy spends a pleasant day about the town by the sparkling sea, playing with friends at the playground, going to lunch and the shops with his mom, …
Apr 23 2018
During #The100DayProject, illustrators, artists, photographers, and crafters post something new for 100 days. I have been following the fun and have posted highlights from week one and week two. Here are more from this week. Seahorses swimming near the seabed, where it’s lovely and bright, like today’s glorious weather! #colour_collective #peagreen 💚 #illustrationart #illustration #the100dayproject …
Apr 22 2018
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to top it off with the a meteor shower? This Earth Day weekend we are graced with the dazzling Lyrid Meteor Shower, which peaked last night and will hopefully brighten the skies again tonight at about 2 a.m. local daylight time. The Lyrid Meteor Shower is one of the …
Apr 22 2018
Here’s the story of how one group of people are making drastic changes to live waste-free lives. In 2003, the government of Kamikatsu, Japan implemented a rigorous recycling program where the residents were asked to separate their waste into 34 categories, with the goal of being a waste free town. Now, they are nearly at that …
Apr 19 2018
If you want some open, scenic spaces for stargazing on your next road trip, then consider these enchanting locales. Thanks to national park preservation and organizations like the International Dark-Sky Association that help to provide sanctuaries without artificial light, there are a number of great places in the U.S. to stargaze. Here are some of …
Apr 16 2018
Last week I posted about #The100DayProject currently happening, where all sorts of creators post something new for 100 days. This includes artists, illustrators, activists, calligraphers, writers, crafters, photographers, and more. It amazes me what some people can do in a day! Week two is upon us, and here are some more highlights. Day 8 of …
Apr 09 2018
Starting on April 3rd of last week, a number of artists started #The100DayProject, where they committed to creating a work of art every day for 100 days and posting them on social media. New Zealand graphic designer Emma Rogan got the idea for the project in 2011, after reading about Michael Bierut’s “100 Days of …
Apr 08 2018
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you want some unique gift ideas, then have a look at these – some are personal and handmade, and some are just super practical. Cards For a card, check out the hand-painted, adorable illustrated cards available from the folks at one canoe two. They currently have these …
Apr 07 2018
At this year’s Frankfurt light festival, Fabian Gatermann illuminated the “Schweizer Platz“ metro station with his “City Light Charts” installation. The advertising spaces in the metro were replaced with Fabian Gatermann’s light works. The pieces were made with special computer algorithms and sequencing, and they were inspired by stock exchange charts, including cryptocurrency and oil charts, and were …
Apr 07 2018
If you’re looking for road trip ideas, then consider taking an architectural tour of some classic Desert Modern landmarks in Palm Springs. The Desert Modern movement was a natural evolution from Mid Century Modern for Californians adapting their housing designs to their desert environment. Clean lines, low eaves, bright open window spaces, neutral colors, and …
