The topics range from the mail to nutrition to drugs to the military.

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“Sketchory is a collection of 250,000-something drawings. We (Dominik Schmid, Philipp Lenssen and Nikolai Kordulla) are not responsible for the contents of the sketches nor do we endorse their messages, as we don’t manually screen every image…we do think loads of them are really amazing though

Who created all these sketches, where do they come from? The answer is SketchSwap.com, a site we created a while back. There were so many great sketches from people all around the globe that we wanted to find another way to share them. We opened Sketchory for all of you to rate, tag, search and re-use the drawings by keeping to the license. Many thanks to everyone who participates in SketchSwap and Sketchory!”

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Note: In the bottom right-hand corner, there’s two options: Picture and Animation.  If you click animation, you’ll see how the sketch was drawn.

Using only tape and garbage bags, Joshua Allen Harris creates giant inflatable animals that become animated when fastened to a sidewalk grate.  Steven Psyllos caught up with Harris recently to discuss his older works (including a bear and a giraffe) and unveil a new beast that looks not unlike the Cloverfield monster.

I wish I could create things like this…

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I know your smiling right now.

Keep it going!

Stephen Wiltshire–”The Living Camera”

This astonishing 18ft drawing of the world’s most famous skyline was created by autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire after he spent just 20 minutes in a helicopter gazing at the panorama.

The unbelievably intricate picture was drawn at Brooklyn’s prestigious Pratt Institute from Stephen’s memory, with details of every building sketched in to scale.

Landmarks including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building can be seen towering above smaller buildings after just three days in his spellbinding creation.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1223790/Autistic-artist-draws-18ft-picture-New-York-skyline-memory.html#ixzz0VWxlbCeq

Being a writer, I’m always interested in learning new ways to tell a story.  Well, I found one called Sand Painting.  I’ve never seen anything expressed so beautifully.  Watch this woman from a show called “Ukraine has the Talent” tell an emotional story with sand and light in 10 minutes.  Even if you can’t watch the whole thing, I guarantee you’ll be awe-struck within the first mintue…

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Just had to add these two…

“You’ve got a friend”

Sand Painter – Mark Demel

I love the last image in this video…

From a fwd email:

THUNDER BOXES —- all this month (must have been written in January) some of the prettiest outhouses in Texas are on display in downtown San Antonio.
The “Thunderbox Road” art exhibit is going on at the Menger Hotel. There are 12 full-sized “Thunderboxes” or outhouses, painted and decorated In true Texas style.
Sonja Howle with the Thunderbox Road exhibit says:
“It was created to pay tribute and showcase the talent We have in the Hill Country artists.”
In February, the exhibit will be at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. After their tour, the outhouses Will be auctioned off to benefit medical research and The Western Art Museum in Kerrville.

Can you believe the photos below were all drawn from crayons?  About the artist:

“Don Marco was born in Northern Minnesota in the late 1920’s. His interest in art was evident even before starting school. As a young adult in the Army Air Corp, he began his life’s career in Air Traffic Control, which continued until his retirement from Honolulu International Airport in 1973. Much of his spare time was spent as a professional artist.  Before retirement, Don started developing a technique to create fine art using Crayola Crayons. Shortly after retiring he published his first print. Living in Southern California, his work was in demand including commissions from Burt Reynolds and a one-man show at his Dinner Theater in Florida.”

See all his stunning artwork here.

I thrive on creativity and unique ideas, and was thrilled to find this beautiful world of underwater art created by Jason de Caires Taylor.  Here are some samples of what you’ll find on the website:

“The sculptures are sited in clear shallow waters to afford easy access by divers, snorkellers and those in glass-bottomed boats. Viewers are invited to discover the beauty of our underwater planet and to appreciate the processes of reef evolution.”

To see the full gallery and more, click here.

These 3D murals painted by John Pugh just blow my mind! Visit the website for full view photos and details.  I wish I could afford to have these painted on each wall of my apartment

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• Amazing Murals by Neil Wilkinson (neatorama.com)

Watch Stephen Malinowski’s visual representation of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.

For an explanation of how he made this, click here.

These images are quite inspiring.  Here are my favorites…

You’ll also find typographic portraits of:

• Barak Obama
• Bob Dylan
• Martin Luther King
• Whitney Houston

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I wish I could physically stand on one of these paintings.  Just amazing!

Have you had the pleasure of seeing his paintings in person?

When I first saw the photo below, I thought it was a real image.  Then I went to the website and was in awe.  Camille Allen sculpts these dolls from real pictures.  They are so detailed they include baby hair, wrinkles, creases, and fingernails.

Please visit Camille’s website.

About the artist

Her photo gallery

Look at these painted building walls …

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If you have a link to these pictures, please let me know.

This is a 5-star wowzer moment >>> Look at these

Here’s a sketch by an editorial cartoonist of the Sacramento Bee….”Miracle on the Hudson “

I love unique things.  And this is TOTALLY UNIQUE!!!

Scott Wade paints amazing art on dirty cars!  I didn’t know that filth could be a beautiful thing.

Check out his amazing gallery >>>[Source]

I just thought I’d share these cute images with you…

Have a great 2009!

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I thought I’d seen the best wallpaper until I saw this website!

You are even able to zoom in to see the details.

Absolutely breath-taking images.

Here some samples of what you’ll find…

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If you know of any other wallpaper sites, please post them!

Hats off to all the talented web designers!  These pages transform the boring into engaging!

Examples:

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Included in the doodle community are Barak Obama and Sarah Palin.

Barak Obama’s doodle

Sarah Palin’s doodle

Pictures from http://victoriajamieson-illustration.blogspot.com/2008/11/doodlers-doodling.html

FYI: The highest bid in last years doodle auction (2007) went to a drawing from Barack Obama, which sold for a massive $2,075. <<<See Barak Obama’s Charity Work>>>

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The Scribbler – This is great inspiration for doodlers!  Draw anything on the board and watch the scribbler draw over it to make a generative illustration.  You’ll find something unique every time!

I just love visuals!  Here is the source.

This anatomical imagery is detailed inspiration.  Some are beautiful and whimsical,, while others are quite  grotesque.

Image via Wikipedia

“Drawn mainly from the collections of the National Library of Medicine, Dream Anatomy shows off the anatomical imagination in some of its most astonishing incarnations, from 1500 to the present.”

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Q: About your dreams: how do you interpret them?  Are they in color or black and white?  Have they ever helped you solve a problem or led to a published story/poem?

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I love photographers who are able to lift me from my everyday unremarkable events and translate me into a ‘look closer’ realm.  According to this website, each grain of sand is a tiny work of art.  And after you look at the pictures, I think you’ll tend to agree.