3-D Paintings

Amazing. Via visualnews.

Using multiple layers of clear glass, Canada based David Spriggs and Chinese born Xia Xiaowan, transform flat artwork into 3D sculptures. Viewers are treated to different shifting perspectives of the works based on where they stand in the art space. Spriggs work revolves around powerful explosive imagery, often resembling storms, cosmic blasts or firework like explosions. Xiawan’s “spatial paintings,” which often feature distorted figures, are drawn individually using colored pencil on tinted glass. Only when these pieces are combined on their floor racks do the images create the whole hologram like effect.For more on David Spriggs see his beautiful website at davidspriggs.com or for more on Xia Xiaowan see Wikipedia

 

Vintage beer cans

Not a big fan of beer, but I am a big fan of vintage anything. Love seeing the diverse typography and designs of these beer cans through the years. See more here.

The Rules for the Conduct of Life, redesigned

I love this modern take on The Rules for the Conduct of Life, first published in 1740. Check out the designers site here. Via For Print Only.

My Charity Water

My friend Leah told me about this site, My Charity Water. Great idea to raise money for so many in need of clean drinking water. I created a page here if you'd like to donate!

Fun Sticky Notes

Love these sticky notes from Knock Knock.

PCC

I went to a gluten-free/dairy-free/egg and soy free cooking class last night at PCC Markets. I am beginning to become obsessed with that store. The class was about baking without these common allergens so they had a chef, but they also had an N.D. (Naturopathic Doctor) there talking about food related allergies and intolerances. The Chef was Reginald Beck of Fearless Bread and the N.D. was Dr. Stephen Wangen.

Speaking of PCC, check out a new spot from Hey, Advertising.

Saturday Book Review: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. What perfect timing for this optimistic, uplifting debut novel (and maiden publication of Amy Einhorn's new imprint) set during the nascent civil rights movement in Jackson, Miss., where black women were trusted to raise white children but not to polish the household silver. Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just home from college in 1962, and, anxious to become a writer, is advised to hone her chops by writing about what disturbs you. The budding social activist begins to collect the stories of the black women on whom the country club sets relies and mistrusts enlisting the help of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The book Skeeter puts together based on their stories is scathing and shocking, bringing pride and hope to the black community, while giving Skeeter the courage to break down her personal boundaries and pursue her dreams. Assured and layered, full of heart and history, this one has bestseller written all over it.

This was a great read. It was a unique perspective and page turner for sure.