happy halloween!

Elie Nadelman

While working on an upcoming illustration, I had to find reference for a dead stag. I could recall an elegant sculpture I had seen years before in perfect detail, except for the name of the sculptor. After plowing through plenty of gore, I found Elie Nadelman's sculpture, Wounded Stag.




Nadelman's sculptures are so perfectly realized. They hit on that elusive and desirable spot between Brancusi sophistication and folk whimsy. Every piece is an easy favorite!

Meatpaper illustration

I had the pleasure of making a new illustration for this issue of Meatpaper Magazine. The article followed elementary school students in an experiment with local grass fed beef vs. the USDA patty. The whole magazine is as interesting as it is well designed, as always. Be sure to take a look!

wooden feathers

(click to enlarge)
another part of an upcoming project

Asafo Flags

images via hamill gallery
I can't believe I haven't posted about these yet. These were what inspired me to experiment with applique and embroidery back in college. Sadly, I still don't have the book but thank goodness for google searches! Aren't the palettes incredible?

Awesome, awesome goodies from Ilana!

An original ByIlana shirt- check out the little bronze faceted buttons!
(p.s. she takes commissions)

'Tramp Art' frames

commissioned Knick-Knackerbocker for the Awan family

a glimpse

also a nice mention from Morgan over at Martha's Craft dept. blog!

corvidae

This Times article is from a while ago, but it'll blow your mind!

photo by Bernd Heinrich from his book, The Mind of the Raven

my workspace ^^^
bits and bobbles from various crafts and commissions

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I've been listening and enjoying Radio Lab for ages now yet somehow not really taking note of the program. That was until the episode about domestication really caught my attention.
Riveting stuff!
(Click here to subscribe to WNYC'S RADIO LAB via iTunes)
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This podcast is new to me but, so far, well worth a listen.
(Click here to subscribe to PRI: Selected Shorts via iTunes)

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wooden flowers

a little in-progress project for a future event... I'll give more details closer to the day.


I may have to keep the thistle for myself.
ALSO some eyecandy ---
weird friends
jack hudson
anonymous works