An Artist's Rant

Adam Stennett

2008-03-31T22:56:00.003-04:00

ADAM STENNETT, POINT OF ENTRY, 2001, OIL ON LINEN, 36x36"ADAM STENNETT, DRINK, 2007 OIL ON WOOD, 72x72"Adam Stennett was born in Kotzebue, Alaska in 1972 and grew up in Oregon. He received his Bachelor of Art in English and Studio Art at Willamette University in 1994 and moved to Brooklyn to pursue painting. He continues to paint in Brooklyn and is represented by 31GRAND in New York. His

Astronomy Picture of The Day

2008-03-24T18:09:00.002-04:00

This was taken on March 22, 2008! So two days ago! This site gives you a new image from space everyday and honestly they are so magnificent! It's called the "Cat's Eye Hubble Remix."The following is the technical explanation of this explosion in the sky.disclaimer: the following are not my words but are taken from the site"Explanation: Staring across interstellar space, the alluring Cat's Eye

2008-02-07T21:26:00.005-05:00

I am back in BUSINESS. Finally, after weeks of busyness! Click on the actual images for links to their websites. There are not short excerpts on each artists as I usually try and do, but everyones smart enough to check on the sites themselves. :) Enjoy. Liu Yang David Revoy - also does neat photoshop tutorials on his site, on how his pieces are created which is really neat!SáileLara Jade - 18

busy busy

2008-02-07T15:42:00.000-05:00

So with ReelOUT and school, life really has taken a hold on me! So I don't have any solid updates artist gallery wise. But here's Danse la Poutine by Omnikrom

outsider art

2008-01-21T21:42:00.000-05:00

Let's start with a poem by Charles Bukowski a smile to remember we had goldfish and they circled around and aroundin the bowl on the table near the heavy drapescovering the picture window andmy mother, always smiling, wanting us allto be happy, told me, "be happy Henry!"and she was right: it's better to be happy if youcanbut my father continued to beat her and me several times a weekwhileraging

Artistic Theme: Mixed Media.

2008-01-14T17:04:00.001-05:00

A beginners definition of mixed media, in reference to visual art, is an art piece in which multiple mediums of art have been used within the creation. An example of mediums include paint, ink, college, graphite, etc. Multimedia art is the use of art alongside with non-visual elements, such as sound, literature, drama, dance, motion graphics, music or interactivity.The most important factors when

LinkFest

2008-01-12T21:20:00.003-05:00

Let's Make Fun of the Replicans! Yay!An hilarious site with their own unique and funny interpretation for the warning images.Examples!! taken from the site, but there are TONS more there. ^__^Video:Beauty of Being the Older Brother!Watch as this little kid gets stepped on! Poor thing! I have never understood sibling relationships!Japanese Snow Pika!The name of this robot is Yuki-taro. And

Everything About Colour! & The Tea For A Voyage

2008-01-11T23:36:00.000-05:00

Colour wheels found in life and art! :O I love my little tastes of the rainbow every so often, especially in the form of a colour wheel. Frankly, to be honest, how could I possibly claim to have an artist's blog without a SINGLE colour wheel! It's frightful! (psst, click on the image to find more colour wheels! )(image from Deviant Art by =NotforyousweetE)Are you colour blind? Here's a lovely

Visual Artists, sketchbook inspiration

2008-01-10T12:31:00.000-05:00

Rankin an artist from London, is a photographer. He has photographed famous celebrities to his own personal models. He is iconic and different because he has his own personal style, specifically the intimacy of all his portraits. He is a bit naughty with some of his pieces, but he holds the beauty and ability to see into his models and bring out a powerful persona within them. Today this icon has

Over 9000!

2008-01-08T17:59:00.000-05:00

What do you get when you mix Dragonball Z in an awesome way? This.I personally say the power level on this shit is definitely OOOOVVVEERRR NIIIINNNNAAA THHHOOOUUUSAAANNNDDD!God, I'm a loser. Seriously look at it! :PI also approve of the OBJECTION! from phoenix wright. Can never go wrong with that!

Juno My New Favourite Film

2008-01-08T00:17:00.000-05:00

It all starts with a song by Barry Louis Polisar, a children's song writer.This is a song that was produced in 1977, according to his website.[lyrics]All I Want Is You by Barry Louis Polisar If I was a flower growing wild and freeAll I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee.And if I was a tree growing tall and greenAll I'd want is you to shade me and be my leavesIf I was a flower growing wild and

Free iPhone?

2008-01-07T22:44:00.000-05:00

What could be better than something that's free? How about a free iPhone?Although, this contest is not mine, but would be awesome if it was, since I'd definitely get to play with the phone before sending it off somewhere. :O But sadly, it isn't the case.Go to the website. It's easy to enter. These are the the three steps:1- Leave a comment on the post "25 Steps to Make Money on Facebook" (You

Guitar Hero

2008-01-06T03:55:00.001-05:00

Guitar HeroI had my first experience playing guitar hero today! And absolutely LOVED it. It reminds me A LOT of DDR, except for the usage of hands, and rather than the dancing feet. Obviously I started on easy mode, and obviously it did pwn the crap out of me, but it was so much fun. The legends of rock edition did not have Jimi Hendrix either apparently or the Beatles, but Kiss definitely fell

Indian Pride

2008-01-05T02:53:00.000-05:00

CALCULUS CREATED IN INDIA: 250 YEARS BEFORE NEWTONResearchers in England may have finally settled the centuries-old debate over who gets credit for the creation of calculus.For years, English scientist Isaac Newton and German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz both claimed credit for inventing the mathematical system sometime around the end of the seventeenth century.Now, a team from the universities

Engineering Students (the nerd inside us all will enjoy this joke!)

2008-01-04T14:28:00.000-05:00

Engineering StudentsAn engineer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess". He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will stay with you for one week." The engineer took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at

Electricity ftw

2008-01-04T14:18:00.000-05:00

Learn and have fun! Bullshit, well, honestly, it _IS_ probably educational, but fuck that!! :O its fun! You have to find ways to get the ball into the goal, using a series of circuits and obstacles! I find it a challenge, yet FUNNN!!

David Letterman's Top 10 list

2008-01-03T23:54:00.000-05:00

10. "Complimentary tote bag with next insulting contract offer" -- Tim Carvell, from "The Daily Show." 9. "No rollbacks in health benefits, so I can treat the hypothermia I caught on the picket lines" -- Laura Krafft, from "The Colbert Report." 8. "Full salary and benefits for my imaginary writing partner, Lester" -- Melissa Salmons, writer for daytime TV.

First Post: Dhivvers 101

2008-01-02T19:36:00.000-05:00

Well this is my first post, on my first blog. Exciting. Exciting.I'm going to start with some stupid quiz. A good intro on the story of Dhiv 101.Prologue1.Where did you take your profile pic?In the shower for an art project2.What exactly are you wearing right now?underwear. I'm dying my hair. ^__^3.What is your current problem?the goddamn hair dye smells bloody awful4. What makes you most happy?