Floating on Clouds

Here’s a beautiful image I found while floating around.

Mr. T Keeps It Real

For those of us who lived through the 80s, it was just like yesterday.

We’re Moving on Up!

It’s just a grand idea. I need to purchase a hi-rise for 21st Century Paladin.

Re-Touching Photos, Anything Is Possible

We had some folks over to the house tonight and we were talking about how much the digital artists can do with a photograph. So I told my sister-in-law I’d post a couple links. I’m sure there’s more, but these will give you the idea that pretty much any aspect of an image can be “enhanced.”

• Greg Apodaca
• Brian Dilg
• Retouch (explanation)

Nature Has the Best Design

I always find it interesting when when design draws from nature. But if you read this article about the new aircraft shown above, you won’t find a single reference to birds or nature. Anyone with vision can see the similarities. (Maybe the author just refused to publish that part of story.)

Believing that our natural organisms came about by pure chance is simply intellectual dishonesty. Don’t believe the lie.

Stephen Wiltshire Draws Rome from Memory

The power of the human mind is far beyond even the most generous of compliments.

Time Lapse Joy

It’s just about the perfect subject for happiness inspiring time-lapse video.

Nutty Buddy Delivers the Goods

Sometimes the best comedy is when people aren’t trying. Make sure you watch the video for the “Nutty Buddy, a revolutionary athletic cup designed by a pro baseball player for superior protection of your most valuable assets.” [via Coudal]

9/11 Response Shows Country’s Downward Turn

Passing through the 5-year anniversary of 9/11 last week, I thought I’d hold off posting and let everything I experienced soak in. I watched a couple shows that night; listened to commentators talk about the tragic event; read articles online concerning the terror those in NYC felt that day. After consuming those messages, I think America is on the downside of our epic curve. Let me explain…

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Zap Car Uses Standard Electrical Outlets

Unlike most electrical cars, these cars from Zap can recharge from a standard 110-volt outlet. How does a full-charge for a dollar sound?

Click Density Turns Data Into Pictures

Pretty cool stuff over there at clickdensity. Just goes to show that despite all of our best efforts as Designers/Developers, people will continue to click wherever they darn well want to.

Neil Peart in 3D

As I’ve stated previously, Rush is the great rock band of all time. No other band comes close to the inventiveness, progression and musicianship. Sure, they don’t have any “hits” like Brown Sugar, but true music strikes at a much deeper chord.

So when I got this link from my brother Andrew, I thought, no way does this guy does Neil Peart justice. Simply said, I was wrong. “A Digital Man” is an animated video by Bobby Standridge and now my favorite animated music video of all-time.

Classic Painting Made Modern

How cool is this?!?

Etch-A-Sketch Grand Master

I didn’t know this kind of detail was even possible on a Etch-A-Sketch? George has mad skillz. Amazing.

Animator vs Animation: Story of Life

As a Flash animator, I really appreciate the amount of time Alan Becker must have put in on this little movie. Plus, it’s a great concept. Don’t we many times battle God? Then again, I don’t think He’s out to blast us to smithereens. Check it out!