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Documentary: The Power Of Art - Rothko

Today I watched a documentary about the artist Rothko. My 3D teacher mentioned him in class, when talking about the work I had made for that day. I already was familiar with his work, and I still love it very much.

The documentary I'm talking about is The Power Of Art episode 8 - Rothko.

Inspiration: Pipilotti Rist

Today in class we talked about Pipilotti Rist and our teacher showed us some video's by Pipilotti. I already knew about her and admire her work, so I thought I'd share some video's with you!

These are the two video's that we were shown:

Pipilotti Rist - I'm Not he girl Who Misses Much:


Pipilotti Rist - Aujourd'hui:

Reblogged: "Security Company Tricks People Into Thinking Their Houses Were Burgled"

I wish I had a box like that :P

http://presurfer.blogspot.com/2010/10/security-compant-tricks-people-into.html

Inspiration & Video: Know Your Meme - Om Nom Nom Nom

Ever wondered where the words 'nom nom nom' came from? This is where/how/why.

And, seriously, check out the rest of the website, too! Know Your Meme is a website about how certain internet hypes have started, the when, the how and the why. Certainly a website to add to your bookmarks and go back to at times that you're bored and need a laugh! :)

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/om-nom-nom-nom

Inspiration: Kobi-Levi Footwear

These wearable sculptures by Kobi-Levi Footwear are nothing less than marvelous. How this makes me wish I could walk on heels this high and have money. That, or have the skills and tools to make my own shoes, haha.

Some favourites:

Inspiration: The 50 Most Stunning Wall Murals

I found this link somewhere, it's an article about the 50 most stunning wall murals all over the world. It's so good to know and to see again that not every graffiti is a stupid signature to show off to their friends how brave they were. I wish we had things like these in my town!!

Although it's very hard to choose, these are my favourites:)

Inspiring Bin Bags & Flower Grenades

Aren't these bin bags great? Or these Flower Grenades? Throw and grow!

Inspirational Blog: ArtMind

Look what I found! Great blog, and great tutorials. I'm certainly going to try some of these tuts out! :D
ArtMind

Inspiration: Deborah Van Der Schaaf (Illustrator)

Yesterday I came across this illustrator, Deborah Van Der Schaaf. The website is in Dutch, but you can see enough to understand why I like this artist so much! She's got some really clever pieces of illustration art. These are the kind of people that make me doubt if I should go study art or illustration. And it's a very serious doubt. Why can't I ever make up my mind and go for one thing?

What do I like so much about these illustrations?
Hard/bright colours, big contrasts, simple but with a clever idea behind it, cheerful, a bit strange.

Movie: Eclipse

Today I went to the cinema with two friends of mine. First we watched Twilight and New Moon, as a sort of marathon. It was a very nice day.

I'm not a big fangirl of the Twilight Saga, believe me, but I DO like the books, and the movies aren't THAT bad. I'm sick and tired, honestly, of having to hide liking the books (and the movies, though I do believe the books are way better) because I'll either get hateful looks thrown at me, and have to listen to people ranting about how stupid the story(book/movie) is or having people drool on my pants when they think of Edward, or Jacob. I'm kinda neutral on that subject, by the way. Well, maybe not. I'm quite biased I suppose, since I love vampires (books/movies). But still, I see flaws in both characters, but I really do not like Jacob at all. Which is probably just because he forces Bella into kissing him, when she doesn't want to.
Anyway, I'm starting a little rant here myself so I'll just quit that :P
About the movie, I actually quite liked it. Too bad they changed actors for Victoria, because I really liked the first actress, and the new one, well, she didn't look the part in my honest opinion (she's way too cute! Especially her nose just yells "cute and cheeky", not blood thirsty vampire). All in all, Edward and Bella did much better than the last two movies (I don't like the actors to be honest... Bella seems to use too much botox and usually only looks neutral or frightened).
Still. I shouldn't complain so much! I liked it. And I'm probably going to read the fourth book, Breaking Dawn, again so I'll know exactly what should be happening next movie. Something I should have done with Eclipse.
Which reminds me, I should go and read Harry Potter 6 & 7 again.

Inspiration: ScribblerToo

Something very clever!

http://www.zefrank.com/scribbler/scribblertoo/

This was my first attempt: (mind, this was done on my pc without a tablet, just a mouse)

Inspiration: Julie Nord

 I only just found out about this artist, Julie Nord. She's got some very interesting work! (Pretty!!) I really like her style of delicate illustrations, of black and white, of a deeper meaning and story. There's so much detail you can totally lose yourself in any of her works. Pictures crowded with detail, and then a big white, open space. It's very strong.

http://www.julienord.dk/

Photography and Inspiration - Coffee pot and light/shadows

Something that really caught my eye when I got home this evening: (photographs are unedited)

I think I should really use this for something.. a painting or a drawing perhaps... I've got this surrealistic vision in my head... I think it should be part drawing and part painting... hmmm....

Waking The Dead

This must be one of the best moments from one of my absolute favourite TV series, Waking The Dead!

Inspiration: Bent Objects

 Stunningly smart. Go check this amazing wire-artist out!

http://bentobjects.blogspot.com/

I've always loved the work of Alexander Calder...

Inspiration: lego

Doesn't this just look so cool!?

http://www.janvormann.com/dispatchwork.php

Single Ladies - John Barrowman (HQ Original)

Last post reminded me so much of this (oh why would that be *rolls eyes*). Gotta love John Barrowman! <3

Glee - Single Ladies

I love Glee so much!

Songfestival Winner Germany 2010: Lena - Satellite

I really like this song, actually.

I'm not a big fan of the eurovision songfestival, mind you. And I usually rather hate the acts that my own country The Netherlands send, but still. Sometimes I watch, like this year (to be honest it was an accident, but it was a nice one nonetheless :))

Oh, and I know she's German, and she sings in English, and it sounds a bit weird. But seriously, people, this is not a German accent!!! Go and watch Allo Allo for a German accent... :3