Ray Bradbury, 1920-1912

“Some people turn sad awfully young. No special reason, it seems, but they seem almost to be born that way. They bruise easier, tire faster, cry quicker, remember longer and, as I say, get sadder younger than anyone else in the world. I know, for I’m one of them.”


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Bruno Dayan

I love interesting fashion photography, and today I discovered a photographer who is quickly becoming a new favorite. Bruno Dayan is a french freelance fashion photographer, and despite not having an agency, still manages to get prime assignments. His images speak for themselves:











Definitely an artist I'll be continuing to watch!


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Inspiration Wednesday

This week I've been taking my cues from Japanese Lolita artists. Whimsical details, completely over the top accessories, and ruffles on everything.


I've been pairing my usual "wide-eyed doll" make-up with super-accentuated blush and paler lips as well.

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The Artwork of Erica Il Cane

Erica il Cane is an illustration, painter, installation and mural artist from Bologna, Italy. Her style is very fairytale-esque but with slightly sinister undertones. Her subjects are almost entirely animals, but in human situations that express the darker parts of the imagination.

From her exhibit "We Were Living in the Woods":








To see more of her work, including murals and short films, CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL SITE





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X-rays & Embroidery by Matthew Cox

I love medical curiosities, and I love the dainty art of embroidery. And as it turns out, the juxtaposition of the two makes for strangely beautiful and memorable images.


These are the works of Matthew Cox. Stark x-rays combined with the warmth of embroidery.

From his website:

"Redefinition motivates me to create my embroidered x-rays. The stark clash of two such divergent materials, cloth and plastic, is the simple catalyst. One tactile and labor intensive, the other technical, and quickly a finished product. There’s a wide historical context, one ancient, decorative, and artisanal, the other contemporary and devoid of aesthetic intention. By simply placing one of these materials on top of the other the understood purpose of each is redefined.
For me, stitching has a nurturing aspect and acts as care giving or healing to the injured, a socially feminine sort of action, while the x-ray itself can be considered masculine and unemotional. Finally, my own recognition of what is beautiful [these separately became appealing to me at about the same time]. As an artist who takes on tedious, labor-intensive projects, I am also reacting to the ever-increasing presence of photography in contemporary art – by introducing the process of labor over the quick, slickness of film."



To see of Matthew Cox's work, and to learn more about him and his work in general, click HERE for his official site.


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The Art of the Antique Skull Illusion

During the 1800s and 1900s, death was marked and observed in a way we don't see now. It wasn't hidden or shushed, and it's very fair to say it was an accepted part of everyday life and their was quite a lot of ritual associated with it. Depending on the era (Victorians, we're looking at you), one could say it wasn't uncommon to be fascinated with it.

This fascination with death begat the popularization of skull optical illusions; art in pictures and postcards that at first seem to be fairly common scenes, but on second glance actually form the image of a skull or death head.

I've always founds these images delightful, lovely, and fascinating myself.




































I love how the scenes are so serene and beautiful, and yet form an image so associated with darkness and death. The contrast is gorgeous.

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Oddly Cute and Whimsical Figures from Debra Broz

Debra Broz is an American artist from Missouri, who creates porcelain figurines that succeed in being both creepy and filled with whimsy. Deers, bunnies, birds, and mice all take on mutations and deformations while remaining adorable. I absolutely love her strange little creatures!

From her 2008-2011 series "Oddities":









For more of her "Oddities", and of her work in general, please visit her official site HERE

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Some Things for your Viewing Pleasure...Birdcages in Art.

Something I've always been sort of visually obsessed with is birdcages. I have no idea why. I just have to collect interesting pictures of them, jewelry and birdcages themselves. Here are some that have been collecting on my computer:

Ray Ceasar

Looking at some work by my favorite artist, Ray Ceasar, before I go to bed (Is that wise? It'll probably give me nightmares, but hopefully of the lovely sort). My favorite pieces by him:

The Power and the Glory


The piece below is sort of an image I can relate to. Which I'm certain sounds a bit weird, but...the girl has dainty china arms, they could smash. And like anyone who is an artist or uses their hands for their work, it kind of taps into a fear I have of something happening to them and me not being able to do what I love anymore.


And...I just like this one. The bubblegum colours and the sinister look of it combined.


Ray Ceasar's Offical website