Takato Yamamoto's art is beautifully sad and elegant...and disturbing.
Lines as fine as they can be. A masterful draftsman. You can find more images here:
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Cat Angel or Cat Demon?
The above images are from an article about winged cats
Detail of my painting of a winged cat, called "The Caged Wonder". Had no idea it was a reality when I painted it. I was
making a few puns here, one being a "catbird".
"Winged cats discovered in western China" ...it goes on to read:
'Winged cats have been known to exist since the 19th century, but only a handful of people have actually seen—let alone owned—one. This woman in Sichuan province watched as her beloved kitty grew angel wings on his back last summer after a bunch of female cats tried to mate with him. "Many female cats in heat came to harass him, and then the wings started to grow," she said.' Link
'Winged cats have been known to exist since the 19th century, but only a handful of people have actually seen—let alone owned—one. This woman in Sichuan province watched as her beloved kitty grew angel wings on his back last summer after a bunch of female cats tried to mate with him. "Many female cats in heat came to harass him, and then the wings started to grow," she said.' Link
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Fried Egg Spectacles
These are "shooting or sight seeing spectacles from 1860. The clear area of the lens is heavily frosted forcing the user to look through the amber area.This is a rare form of this style spectacle. It was designed to allow more light to reach the eye when compared to similar spectacles that have a solid amber lens."
This pair of glasses is made from brass plated with silver. It has no makers mark and is most likely American made. The double lens frame was invented by Dr. Richardson, a London optician, in 1795. This pair most likely dates to between 1800 and 1810. How interesting - a website where you can buy vintage eyewear for everyday use.
They have all kinds. It's like a little museum of eyeglasses.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Bizarre and Beautiful
These old engravings of animals (done around 1860) from Fine Rare Prints are cool. The top one looks like a nun crossed with a cat - it's a yellow throated sloth. See the head of one peering out from the back of the tree on the right? The bottom one shows animals and man enjoying each other's company, as if they belong to the same family. I like these drawings a lot."Violent Love" is a Favorite Song
It's funny how many bands have done the Willie Dixon song, "Violent Love". I had no idea until I checked it out on YouTUBE and saw videos of Oingo Boingo, The Matches, Asylum Street Spankers, etc, etc. Anyhow, here's the Hokum Scorcher's 1990 version (follow link and scroll down for music player):Sunday, August 24, 2008
Nate Williams Has Pillows
I couldn't help myself. I just had to order these pillows by Nate Williams. They make me happy. I like his beautiful folk art designs and colors and I especially like Nate's signature patch sewn on the back. Classic baby, classic!Buy at: Urban Outfitters
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