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Posts Tagged ‘Inspiration

My Black Phase

Posted by: notbeige on: November 16, 2009

First of all, sincerest apologies to my faithful readers for the lack of posting here lately.  I hope you’ll both forgive me .
Between my new job and all the learning of new stuff that it entails, and the absolute nightmare I’ve had trying to get a broadband connection at my new house, it’s been [...]

Live Now! Happy Posters :)

Posted by: notbeige on: August 16, 2009

“Live Now is a project consisting of a growing collection of artwork, quotes, thoughts, experiences and ideas, powerfully pursuing the notion of ‘living now’. Engaging participants to grow, live meaningful lives & be happy!”

Via Shelteriffic

Is It Waste? Environmental Art In Tokyo

Posted by: notbeige on: July 26, 2009

“Is it waste? Art drifting over borders. Waste floating in society” at the GEIC, Tokyo.
From the Tokyo Wonder Site – ‘The mass of marine debris washed ashore on the Japanese Islands is said to be approximately 15 million tons per year. The marine pollution is becoming a serious social problem and has also been recognized [...]

I’m in!! Thoughts so far…

Posted by: notbeige on: July 12, 2009

Well, I’m all moved and getting settled into my new home.  I gotta say – it rocks   I’ve got some pics, but I couldn’t upload them today as I’m using my Mum’s computer at her house and it doesn’t have my phone software (which is packed away somewhere in one of many boxes).  My interweb [...]

Amazing Manipulated Images By Erik Johansson

Posted by: notbeige on: June 10, 2009

Erik Johansson’s clever and humourous images are created using Photoshop – see the rest of his amazing work on his website.

(via NOTCOT, pics from  Don’t Panic)

3D Forms & Animation By Kyle Bean

Posted by: notbeige on: June 10, 2009

Kyle Bean is studying  Illustration at the University of Brighton, and has already been involved in projects for clients including Ford, The New York Times and BBC.   His work has also been featured in the book ‘Tangible: High Touch Visuals’ and magazines including Computer Arts and ARC Design in Brazil.  Check out his full [...]

3D Street Art by Edgar Mueller

Posted by: notbeige on: May 10, 2009

Amazing 3D street murals by Edgar Mueller…. the first one, titled ‘The Crevasse’ was done as part of the Festival Of World Cultures in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin last August – I live just up the road and I missed it!  Never mind, this years’ festival is bound to have plenty of  awesomeness for me to [...]

Recycled Paper Stools by Stephen Burks

Posted by: notbeige on: May 6, 2009

Recycled paper stools by Stephen Burks, part of the Cappellini Love collection for Italian manufacturer Cappellini.

Via Haute*Nature
(additional pic via Cool Hunting)

Blaine Fontana

Posted by: notbeige on: May 4, 2009

Blaine Fontana is one of those artists who just makes me want to go paint something immediately.  His work, which he describes as ‘urban-contemporary’ is full of organic forms and themes from nature, and many of his paintings depict beings called Templings – neither male nor female, neither happy nor sad – who they are [...]

Handcrafted Furniture by Upcycler

Posted by: notbeige on: May 4, 2009

Santa Monica based craftsman, Michael Yonke aka Upcycler has created his range of exquisitely handcrafted furniture, art and interiors by repurposing and upcycling wood, metal and glass.  He uses 90 – 99% reclaimed locally sourced deconstruction materials, which he transforms into ” objects with higher end use value that will endure and inspire for centuries”.


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