Welcome to the latest edition of “Picturing…” as we celebrate the art of dinosaurs and creatures in the spirit of dinosaurs. It’s no secret among my friends that I am obsessed with Natural History museums and have far more dinosaur toys in my office than any forty-three year old should admit to having. That said, […]
Welcome to another edition of “Picturing…” You don’t have to be an accomplished equestrian to see that horses are magnificent creatures—majestic, fierce, gentle, wise, often all at once. They are a staple throughout art history in general, as well as in fantasy illustration. Putting this collection together, it was tough to know when to stop […]
Archers are cool, there’s just no two ways about it. There is something particularly elegant about the bow and arrow. It’s a romantic weapon that exudes competence and stealthy precision. So, next up in my “Picturing” series of obsessive image collections is an ode to all manner of marksmen, from pre-history to future times. Above, The […]
Dragons are arguably the most ubiquitous and most beloved fantastical creature. Initially I shied away from dragons as a theme—they’re everywhere, where do you even start!? But they are everywhere because they are cool, and seeking out dragon images meant going down a delightful rabbit-hole through all ages, cultures, styles, and dispositions. So without further […]
Simon Werrett explores how artists through the ages have responded to the challenge of representing firework displays, from the highly politicised and allegorical renderings of the early modern period to Whistler's impressionistic Nocturne in Black and Gold.
A few months ago, Allen Williams emailed me a painting for an upcoming anthology, Queen Victoria’s Spellbook. (You can see the image in the post below.) Allen has been one of my favorite artists for a while now, and if you take a look, I think it’s easy to see why. His illustration is a […]
The video we just shared on our Youtube channel is narrated by our House Artist Jan Sargeant (AKA Womanwithstick). She has also led the worksh...
Disney loving Lifestyle & Travel Blog. Happily spreading pixie dust and keeping the Disney Magic alive at home one photo at a time.
I'm putting together the handouts for one of my classes next term, on the module we use to introduce incoming first-year undergraduates to doing history at university level. I have two groups, and I'm doing a different 'intensive study topic' for each of them (so as to avoid fights over scarce library resources...). Although I'm…
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Marfan, Kawasaki, Henoch Scholein Purpura, Down's, Beckwith Wiedermann, Aperts, Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
A gallery of images, in honor of the iconic (and defunct) airline’s 90th birthday.
Ray Bradbury’s passing was a loss for everyone who enjoys storytelling in all of its forms. Not the least of which are artists and illustrators. Bradbury’s tone, the poetry and atmosphere of his worlds, have inspired artists for decades. Looking at his book covers, extending back over many printings, you see generations of artists reinterpreting […]
Orbital contents, Leg in Cross-section, Antecubital Fossa, Axillary Anatomy, Brachial Plexus, Myotomes.
The Hobbit has been inspiring artists and readers for generations, ever since its publication 80 years ago today. Artwise, I’ve always had a soft spot for The Hobbit; I love that it lends itself equally well to delightful and weighty interpretations. Below, let’s take a look at how just a few of the unofficial band […]
Picturing the World er en kreativ webshop, med materialer til scrapbooking og kort. Vi viser nye teknikker og masse af inspiration
From the climate crisis to government surveillance and capitalism, Belfast Photo Festival offers myriad visions of tomorrow.
Cervical Spine Control, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Primary and Secondary Surveys.
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Merri Cyr’s photos of the legendary singer are showing at Sydney’s Blender Gallery. We speak with Cyr about chronicling Buckley’s life on and off stage.
