haitian steel drum art
23.july.09
In Haiti a growing crafts community is creating amazing metal wall sculptures from flattened drums which were once used to transport oil or other products. After removing the ends these drums are flattened and then carved by hand into exotic works of art. Using only hammers, chisels and other simple tools, the artists carve elaborate, decorative designs out of the steel. Haitian drum art is world renowned and spreading in popularity.
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rimi yang
22.july.09
korean artist rimi yang compositions are borne from a method of automatic painting in which she allows her feelings to take hold of her in the course of execution. Her emotional work explores the human psyche and its relation in connecting to polar opposites. Yang's paintings are both dramatic yet whimsical showing both Eastern and Western influences.
jaw dropping awe
21.july.09
gorgeous feather installations by artist, Kate MccGwire...if you've ever worked with feathers you know how tedious it is, therefore i was amazed by these feather sculptures. i wonder what would happen if she sneezes during the process? enjoy. she has also used 5,000 chicken bones for another installation. genius. check her out.
sunday thoughts
19.july.09
...take an unplanned road trip
photo courtesy of katrencik
eat dessert first...
photo courtesy of latarnia morska
...be nice to everyone
photo courtesy of elycefeliz
send thank you cards...
photo courtesy of jdubsmom
...do what you love
photo courtesy of holly skye
make time for family...
photo courtesy of queen lace
...do random acts of kindness
photo courtesy of karin jones
trust in yourself...
photo courtesy of wiro.karen
dreamy and gorgeous
18.july.09
liz goldwyn's underwater ballet is breathtaking...
tour de chalk
15.july.09
The Lance Armstrong campaign, which provides support and assistance to cancer patients, has teamed up with Nike to create the Chalkbot. The robot will paint personalized text messages in yellow chalk along the route of the Tour de France. You can submit your own inspirational message by texting “LIVESTRONG,” followed by your message, to 36453, or by visiting the official site.
