"I got a statistic for you right now. Grab your pencil, Doug. There are five billion trees in the world. I looked it up. Under every tree is a shadow, right? So, then, what makes night? I'll tell you: shadows crawling out from under five billion trees! Think of it! Shadows running around in the … Continue reading Quote for Today: Ray Bradbury
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Quote for Today: Kate Douglas Wiggin
The soul grows into lovely habits as easily as into ugly ones, and the moment a life begins to blossom into beautiful words and deeds, that moment a new standard of conduct is established, and your eager neighbors look to you for a continuous manifestation of the good cheer, the sympathy, the ready wit, the … Continue reading Quote for Today: Kate Douglas Wiggin
Psychedelic Ecosystem: The Elephant’s Garden
Come take an artistic walk on the wild side where the sublime meets the brutal. Refreshingly honest, beautiful and whimsical! The life of any ecosystem depends on the death and sacrifice of some individuals within that system, and this fantastic garden is certainly no exception. There are a few beasts here big enough, such as the … Continue reading Psychedelic Ecosystem: The Elephant’s Garden
Party Scenes: Campfire Imps, Set 2
This is the second set of photos from a campfire near Great Sand Dunes National Park. As the fire gets rolling, the flame take up more intricate and bizarre dances, making for wilder personifications. An old ghoul, open mouthed and square jawed, applauds a dancing sea horse, completely enthralled. A prim and proper duck looks on from … Continue reading Party Scenes: Campfire Imps, Set 2
Quote for Today: Lemony Snicket
Everyone, at some point in their lives, wakes up in the middle of the night with the feeling that they are all alone in the world, and that nobody loves them now and that nobody will ever love them, and that they will never have a decent night's sleep again and will spend their lives … Continue reading Quote for Today: Lemony Snicket
Through the Dream of a Child: Brent Bonacorso’s West of the Moon
There is pain and struggle in life that is universal. How can art help us to approach these things differently? Brent Bonacorso has directed videos for Elton John (Home Again) and Katy Perry (Unconditionally) as well as numerous commercials. Technically stunning and innovative, as well as emotionally charged, his signature style is filled with striking images, bright and dreamy, … Continue reading Through the Dream of a Child: Brent Bonacorso’s West of the Moon
Quote for Today: Terry Pratchett
"I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?" Death thought about it. "CATS," he said eventually. "CATS ARE NICE.” ―Terry Pratchett, Sourcery
