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Loft Tour: Curated Chelsea Home

2009-12-08T13:26:57-06:00

Crook

2009-12-07T06:15:00-06:00

There is a dark light in the photography of Antony Crook and it compels me. He has an interesting series of creatives like Tim Burton and Rufus Wainwright captured in quiet solitude. But the solitude echos through his landscapes as well.

via www.antonycrook.com

Backyard Bill: Quetzal Saunders

2009-12-07T06:00:00-06:00

via backyardbill.blogspot.com

Futurowoman

2009-12-04T18:10:00-06:00

Futurowoman Fotographie specializes in Polaroid, Lomographic, and Retro Photography. Nancy has been on my blogroll for a while and I was very pleased to score her 2010 Polaroid calendar for a gift for a friend. However, I just realized she hails from my home state of Texas.

You can follow her blog here and check out her etsy shop here and get your own Polaroid calendar here and you can pick up a copy of her book of Polaroids, Instant Gratification, here.

The Art of Tim Burton

2009-12-04T06:00:00-06:00

The Art of Tim Burton looks utterly amazing. Both editions are hardcover with over 1000 illustrations and 430 plus foldouts but the deluxe edition is signed and includes numbered and individually signed lithograph ready for framing.

Plus both editions contain personal text contributions by friends and fellow creatives including:

Allison Abbate, Colleen Atwood, John August, Rick Baker, Helena Bonham Carter, Felicity Dahl, Johnny Depp, Danny Devito, Danny Elfman, Carlos Grangel, Ray Harryhausen, Martin Landau, Rick Heinrichs, Christopher Lee, Lindsay Macgowan, Shane Mahan, Ian Mackinnon, Alex Mcdowell, Victoria Price, Ken Ralston, Paul Reubens, Deep Roy, Winona Ryder, and Richard Zanuck.

Have a great weekend,

Path Lights

2009-12-03T06:10:00-06:00

Love independent films. Found this short based on Tom Drury's New Yorker short story by the same name - Path Lights. Directed by Zachary Sluser, this comedy-noir puts a human spin on the tradition of detective hero films and was especially made for DLF.TV. Brilliantly shot and adapted.

Watch the entire film at DLF.TV.

La Merde

2009-12-03T06:00:00-06:00

Another great thing out of Portland, La Merde.

"La Merde was born in the void that existed between urban and urbane. The line consists of premium hoodies and jackets that utilize luxury materials, high-end satin finishes and rich detailing. The range features a tailored fit and fine fabrics in a sophisticated palette. La Merde unites the classic elements of sophisticated dress with refined street sensibility."

Good stuff for boys and girls.

Later,

Bold

2009-12-02T06:15:00-06:00

Bold is the best description of California-based illustrator, Mark Allen Miller. His work has a flavor of nostalgia updated with bold colors and patterns. You can find one print for sale on his website and several affordable totes and sold prints over at Gallery Nucleus. I only wish he had more work for sale.

Thanks to Kate and Margarita over at Chocolate Creative for pointing me toward Mr. Miller.

Velvet November

2009-12-02T06:00:00-06:00

via fashiongonerogue.com

A little rock diva - Georgia Frost by John Akehurst in November Velvet.

Dream Hotel

2009-12-01T06:00:00-06:00

via bloccoperappunti.blogspot.com

Beautiful work by Alice Rosati for Wu Magazine #6.

Godspeed 45/60

2009-11-30T16:54:59-06:00

My friend Cicero of Godspeed 45/60 contacted me this weekend while I was tipping back a few Micheladas. Funny timing on his part because I had just been talking about an increasing need for speed and my ideal bike.

Now that I'm recovered, I'd like to share a peek at his latest book with Kutty Noteboom, Rico Fodrey, John Copeland, Jeffrey Schad, Duane Ballard, Nelson Kanno, Josh Mills, Lock Baker, and Yoshi Kosaka.

Godspeed 45/60 is completely independently photographed, designed, and published. Hard bound and hard core. This book rocks. Great gift. Buy it.

Later,

Simplicity

2009-11-30T06:00:00-06:00

via fashiongonerogue.com

A great example of less is more.

Always down for a good upcycle

2009-11-25T17:19:53-06:00

Workstead = Stefanie Brechbuehler + Robert Highsmith

Amazing what a tight team can produce. Impressive resumes. Their work features recycled wood and steel. My favorite.

Okay, this is it. Really. No more posts. For the next few days or five minutes. Whichever. Have a happy whatever you care to celebrate this week.

Up for adoption

2009-11-23T12:32:59-06:00

I've got a short list of folks I'd like to be adopted by. You'd have to buy me a drink to get more details. But I'm adding Dan and Shannon.

via www.theselby.com

Pure Chaos

2009-11-20T11:00:00-06:00

Chaos is engulfing and inspiring.

Another art form. The independent magazine. Serious eye candy.

Issue 4 featuring Yulia Gordonski (above) and the art and life of Nicholas Chalmers (below) and many many more.

Currently free but coming to print in 2010.

And I appreciate that they honor the team effort and give credit on spreads to include every person involved including hair, makeup, models, assistants.

Editor-In-Chief, Reese Herrick. Creative Director, Adam Liam McCleery. So many talented individuals. Fantastic collaboration guys. Go check all of them out.

Now, I'm off to tackle a little of my own chaos with new fortitude and an icy beverage.

Later,