The Keratin Creatures Of Rachel Betty Case
Watching Oddities, I fell in love with the “human ivory” artwork of Rachel Betty Case. “Human ivory” is what Case calls human fingernails, toenails, and pet nail clippings. I can appreciate her desire...
View ArticleThe New Sand Art
Pinup artist Charlene Lanzel has moved onto something new: Sand Art. Charlene Lanzel’s Sand Art™ also known as sand animation, is beautiful to look at, but lasts only temporarily. Perhaps what makes...
View ArticleAlien Reporter Advice On Creating Comics
I’m no comic expert, but ever since I saw both Ghost World and American Splendor (pretty much back to back), I’ve wanted to create a comic. I bought a basic black sketchbook to draft my ideas… And...
View Article“Artist’s Shit”
the cans of crap are signed and numbered on the lid and the label printed in italian, english, french and german – as a reference to alchemy, the shit was sold at the same price as it’s weight in...
View ArticleAn Interview With Sam Garton, The Illustrator Behind The Adorable Otter &...
I first met Sam at Tumblr, where I immediately was attracted to the dark yet whimsical works… Mr. Gerald Beaufort, the rat, making plans to break in: A robot suicide: A dog who finds scary movies too...
View ArticleThe Interview With Collin David
I’ve known Collin David for like 5-6 years now; we met when we both started writing for Collectors’ Quest. I quickly discovered his passion for comics, action figures, robots, cephalopods, etc. was...
View ArticleAn Interview With Ghosts In The Machines Creator Erika Iris Simmons
I so fell in love with the stunning art made from cassette tapes by Erika Iris Simmons that I just had to speak with her and learn more about her incredibly iconic works. Erika, I don’t like to ask a...
View ArticleReview: The Painted Backdrop: Behind the Sitter in American Tintype Photograph
Have you ever thought about the painted backgrounds in antique and vintage photographs? No? Well, you aren’t alone. Until I read The Painted Backdrop: Behind the Sitter in American Tintype Photography,...
View ArticleTalking Photography With Alexander S. Kunz
After enjoying the landscapes and nature portraits by Alexander S. Kunz, I wanted to talk about photography with him; the self-taught artist graciously agreed. Photography — in it’s original concept,...
View ArticleNike Says, “Just Do It”
Go see the incredible sneaker art of Sean Paul. You might never toss your old shoes in the trash again.
View ArticleBeware This Teddy Bear!
Rachel Betty Case made another appearance on Oddities; instead of the Human Ivory works, she presented a teddy bear made of belly button lint. (The example shown here is of her Siamese version.)...
View ArticleOf Howdy Bears, Mermaids & Punk Rock Grrls
While writing my unorthodox review of The Runaways (2010), I found Cherie Currie’s chainsaw art site. I don’t know about you, but when I think of the original Ch-Ch-Cherry Bomb girl and a chainsaw, I...
View ArticleInspiring Art Link Round-Up
At Asylum 13 Riots!, an interview with artist Brent Dewell on how art helps him cope with Bipolar Disorder. (I agree in art as therapy.) Biologically-inspired designs by Neri Oxman. A look at the...
View ArticleMetallic Fashion Forward
The cover, and other pages, which graced the Coilhouse, issue 03, are from of a series called Avatars photographed by Gustavo Lopez Mañas, featuring the wearable metal work of Manuel Albarran. A...
View ArticleI Love Critters!
Jennifer Belgard interviews Dirk Hays, carver of kitsch critters, in Carving Critters with Uncle Daddy Dirk Hays.
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View ArticleWho The *$&% Is An Art Expert?
I’ve had one art DVD on my wishlist for years now, but I hadn’t given it much priority until today. Who the *$&% Is Jackson Pollock? is the 2006 documentary about 73-year-old former long-haul truck...
View ArticleSo Cute, You Want To Hang Them!
There’s no denying the appeal of needle felted animals. The combination of cute animals so-lifelike-it’s-amazing and the fun fit-in-your-hand size makes them absurdly adorable. Not to mention that you...
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