Erwin Blumenfeld's Experimental Beauty Films 1958-64

'A montage of Erwin Blumenfeld's experimental beauty films. The series of shorts, titled "Beauty in Motion," were shot between 1958 and 1964 and pitched to clients including Estée Lauder and Helena Rubinstein. Originally a Dada artist, Blumenfeld began working for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in the late 30s.' LINK (nowness.com)

Fred Astaire in "Swing Time", 1936

Swing Time 1936- Bojangles of Harlem
starring genius Fred Astaire
Here's a link to a longer version
Thanks, Angyl!

2 NEW Limited Edition Prints by Amy Crehore

"Homage to the King of Cats" by Amy Crehore

Limited edition signed print

"The Waiting Pool" by Amy Crehore

Limited edition signed print

PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE!

It's been a couple of years since I released any prints of my paintings. I am excited to be releasing two new prints today. Only 50 in each edition. A big cat, girl blowing a horn, bathing beauties, ukulele music, a miniature horse. Perhaps you will see something you like.

If you order a signed giclee print by July 4th midnight (PST), you will have a chance to win one of my letterpress prints.

Here is the LINK to buy the new prints.

The Art of Amy Crehore

Cameos Made from Oreo Cookies

There are more images on this LINK

Judith G. Klausner, artist

Thanks, boingboing.net

Airship Harmonicas from the past

This image is from an interesting blog called How to be a Retronaut. ("Ever get the feeling you're living in the wrong time?") See more Airship Harmonicas like this one here.

Thanks, boingboing.net!

FOUND! Little Laura Dukes Playing Ukulele 1970s

This video made my day! They called her "Little Bit". I had no idea that there was a film of Little Laura Dukes, my favorite ukulele player! I blogged about her once and did this painting of her in 1993. Here is a LINK to my blog post (and my painting with complete frame).

Thanks, Kirk Taylor for alerting me to this video and thanks bobany1 for providing video.

Read more info on Little Laura Duke's life here, also!

Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Gosh!

Coolness! Thanks, AnnePC facebook.