German Ingenuity!

Industrial Designers with a bit of stylish whimsy @ buerofuerform.de.

Wrap It Up, It's Good!

The cronology of the Hersey's Milk Chocolate Wrapper @ hersheyarchives.org.

Vixen Veneer!

Erotic Comix Furniture featuring the artworx of graphic artist, Guido Crepax (1933-2003) @ mossonline.com. Crepax was hugely influential in the development of European comic art in the second half of the 20th century. His most famous storyline, featuring the character 'Valentina', was created in 1965 incorporating eroticism, and psychedelic, and dream-like storylines.

Honeycomb, Won't You Bee My Own?

They look like they could dance the Minuet.
Intricately cut out Beeboard Sculptures by Ferry Staverman @ ferrystaverman.nl.

My Boy Lollipop vs My Girl Lollipop

When I first came to the US back in the 60's, the first Song on the radio I remember was My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small. I later heard it in the 80's redone as My Girl Lollipop by Bad Manners.
It's pure SKA, Baby!

How It's Done! 8

1. Look at photos of Marilyn Manson on Google.
2. Find symbol of Pentagram.
3. Find symbol or Norse Rune (Neo-Nazi) for lettering style.
4. Combine them and make sketch.
5. Use Nazi Colors and it's done.

Martin Mull Interview!

2006 audio interview of painter/comedian, Martin Mull @ culturesnob.com for his then traveling retrospect show called Adventures in a Temperate Climate that started in Las Vegas.
He is my favorite painter ahead of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Very insightful.

Tiny Tunes!

Fantaztik site to listen and view many musical childhood memories @ Kiddie Records Weekly.

RUR! Lost & Found

Found Object Robots @ Gammaraybots on Flickr.

Drain Spotting!

Drains from around the world @ drainspotting.com.
From the simplest to the most elaborate, they are something we take for granted till they are presented as a collection.

My favorite one is the bottom one of the tinman face.

Tubby The Tuba - George Pal

One of my favorite Stop-Motion Animations by Master Animator and Director, George Pal.
Tubby's tune will stick in your head.
Most of my artworx are based on George Pal's stylization.

Ad Madness!

When I see something as simple as this soap ad, it inspires me. I was just looking at some Mid-Century Illustrations @ Flickr and this one posted by star1950 struck my fancy. It has a tilted Geometrix perspective view with simple lettering and strong color.

Thug Mugs! 2

Least Wanted

Mug shots of JD's and Small Time Hoods of the Past @ Mark Michaelson's flickr site.

I'm Going To Disneyland!

Vintage Disneyland Postcard Sets @ Flickr.
I took my daughter there when she was 6 years old and she still remembers it. I was impressed by how much fun I had being there.
It's truly wonderful!

Great Danes!

Ambitious and unique Danish Industrial Designs @ craftscollection.dk.

Jewel Of Denial!

The Dark and Gloomy Jewelry Art of Keith LoBue @ lobue-art.com. They remind me of David Lynch Movies.

You Light Up My Life!

Geissler Tubes @ electricstuff.co.uk and sparkmuseum.com.

Future In The Stars!

Beautifully designed Galactica fruit bowl/centerpiece @ Gaia&Gino.

Harvest Time!

Vintage Washington fruit ads and info @ fruitfromwashington.com.

Hair Do's and Don'ts!

Flips, Waves, Beehives, Pixies, and more @ hairarchives.com.

Get REAL! Robert Cottingham

Beautiful Hyperrealist Paintings of Street Signs, Neon Lights, and Storefront Signage by Robert Cottingham @ Eyeing America.
More @:
Forum Gallery
Barbara Krakow Gallery

Nano-Tech!

The Swiss Nano Institute and their marvels of Science and Technology Gallery @ nccr-nano.org.