H.G. Wells was born on this day, September 21st, 1866.
It’s a little known fact that the inspiration for his famous novel “The Time Machine” was based on the plans and writings he uncovered belonging to Obediah Krinklenut. Obediah was renowned throughout the world of Steampunk Monkey Nation for his brilliant mind for invention. Along with a working time machine model, Obediah was also famed for creating the Telekinetic Stove Pipe Hat which generated mental mastery over the physical world. (pictured) In 1988 a series of Petroglyphs were discovered adjacent to the Mercantour National Park in southern France. They appear to confirm Obediah’s success with time travel and explain his sudden disappearance. The crude tableau presented the violent death of a well-dressed, Victorian-styled simian by a pack of ferocious tusked beasts.
Honor the memory of H.G. Wells with a visit to Steampunk Monkey Nation.
Anyone who takes joy in drawing flying monkeys is all right in my book. Check out the wonderful work of fellow Austin Craft Riot member Monica Knighton. She has a wonderful way of bringing animals to life with her line work and color.
Along with her lushly illustrated “Stolen Child Tarot” deck she’s also got a fun Halloween Kickstarter project in the works. Check it out here.
At first glance I assumed the work of Joschi Herczeg and Daniele Kaehr was the result of some clever digital manipulation. Instead, their technique is described as a coordination of small controlled explosions with the camera’s shutter release.
“Little Kaiju” (translates as strange beast or monster) explores the streets of Tokyo. Writer/Director- TWiN (Jonathan & Josh Baker)
Tauba Auerbach has created a book that creates the RGB color scheme. It’s like holding Photoshop’s color picker in your hands. via designboom
Lorenzo Durán creates beautifully intricate imagery on leaves.
Check out the wonderful wit of Grant Snider.
Shawn Clover expertly merges present day San Francisco with the city’s 1906 earthquake ravaged past.
The fiber work of Gabriel Dawe exhibits the ethereal qualities of a prism.
Matthew Olin created a series of superheroes using typographic elements. Comic and design geeks unite!
Michael Mapes creates intriguing portraits in the form of scientific specimen boxes.
What happens when you hurl water balloons at bald men and capture just the right moment? Tim Tadder creates a series of “water wigs” for men.
Pat Perry lets his imagination run wild with style, all to our benefit as viewers.
Explore the intricate and fantastic worlds created by Kris Kuksi.
Lots of creative pass through silhouettes from Knob Creek’s collection of custom bookends.
Danny Van Ryswyk deftly combines 2D and 3D techniques to create a series of arresting images.
Ben displays his ChetArt “Scorchplate” badge purchased at SDCC 2012
The fine folks over at Toy Break sat down for a recap of their buying adventures at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. I had the pleasure of meeting Ben this year and he purchased my Scorchplate laser engraved wooden badge. There’s a nice shout out (31 minutes in) for the badge in Episode 227. They also praised Lauren Hemphill from Ink It Labs with her efforts to bring my badges to life. Thanks Ben!
