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Calamari

Oktapodi from Denis on Vimeo.

Palms

Some palms in my backyard

What's That Thing?

An applicants video for Vancouver Film School - what a beautiful and catchy piece. What is THAT thing?


What Matters to You // Me? from Jr.canest on Vimeo.

Evening Sun

This is what the evening sun looked like through my window last night. I ran to grab my camera.

Beiji...cough... cough..cough...ng 2008

There is nothing like the olympics - cannot wait to watch the opening ceremonies! Maybe an interpretive dance blending costumes and huge puppets to demonstrate how China builds a Sony Plasma while Celine Dion belts out "Live The Dream" with the Andrea Bocceli of China? Quickly followed by a flood of cute Chinese children, a rotating stage and pyrotechnics to the song "Call of the Communists" by John Williams? I thought I could create some artwork that might accurately reflect what these Olympics might look like.

Thoughts of Grace

Two sketches I did using the Wacom tablet of my wonderful dog Grace.
The first is of her with her favorite duck toy "Jack"
The next is a drawing of her going on a walk, or rather being walked by Wall.e and Hal.

Too Much Candy!

Too much candy from Capucha on Vimeo.

Vimeo - a walk in the mountains

Found this beautiful video on Vimeo - my favorite new video site. Enjoy!



A walk in the mountain with Julie from Sébastien Abes on Vimeo.

Beijing 2008

Every other year I get olympic fever. Watching the opening ceremony is better than any television show season premiere or finale, sorry LOST. I just recently remembered (this morning) that the olympics were coming up in about 2 weeks! What Joy!
I found these great illustrations that combine the summer olympic sports with traditional Chinese costumes, very beautiful and a little humorous. Enjoy!

Lets Talk About Color

An interesting and beautiful short documentary on color.


Words and Thoughts in RGB from Eduardo Morais on Vimeo.

Taking your work home

While driving through my neighborhood after work, (and by driving, I mean riding the breaks down a 90degree hill) I saw something that a) made me laugh and b) made me realize my neighborhood dosn't have a homeowners association.
Sure we've seen neighbors that take their work home with them. The policeman that parks the highway patrol car in the driveway, the ice cream truck driver that parallel parks in front of his casa after a long day of selling dilly bars, even the Bluth family parks its stair car outside the family (model) home. But as I turned the corner on Eureka road... there it was. A billboard on wheels.

Hazlenut Goodness

I usually go for the Carmel Frappuchino when venturing to the BNL of coffee joints, but this afternoon I was inspired to try a new drink that has quickly become a favorite.

Java Chip Frappuchino with Hazlenut Syrup.

Order and Enjoy!

(artwork by Duncan Ramsay)

The Totoro Forest Project

After seeing My Neighbor Totoro last month for the first time, I was really inspired by the great art in it, as well as the cuddly creature, Totoro! Some artists at Pixar have organized an incredible event called the Totoro Forest Project. Its an art show/ auction that will take place in September at Pixar. Proceeds will go to benefit the Sayama Forest, where director Miyazaki was inspired for the film.

Check out the project's website There you will see totoro inspired art pieces that are just beautiful.

enjoy!

Matt's Dance

A lot of you might have already seen this - but its worth a post!
Sure my blog has turned into a lot of YouTube postings, but there isn't really anything too adventurous going on with me at the moment, so why dont we just watch a video of Matt dance around the world.
This video is really quite interesting and becomes quite touching after a while - imagining the human spirit just letting loose and having a little dance... well here it is!

Go Here for a high quality version. (click high quality below video)

Raffi and other things relating to my kid-hood

Ahem, to all 3 of you reading this blog (2 are my parents, the other... me), I want to take a stroll down memory lane, join me will you?

While on the phone with Diablo Cody prodigy Hilary Davis (who has a knee slapping blog btw), we discussed some beautiful things from the 90s: mainly Raffi and .... Highlights magazine, among others:

Fruit Stripe Gum
You know, the "artificially and naturally flavored fruit chewing gum that is notorious for its strong but fleeting flavor?" The one packaged in zebra wrappers. Less we forget Yipes the zebra - who always seems to be filling his day with inline skating, hang gliding, basketball, or some extreme sport.... just wish the flavor was as intense as he was.



Next, I want to honor the man, the Legend... the reason I slept so soundly some nights. Raffi.
Who would have known that:

a) he was Canadian
b) he was born in Egypt

I am also elated to say that there is an official term for us children who grew up on a strict diet of Raffi...... "Beluga Grads" - yes, thats right.

I cant say much more, because his words do all the talking:

Totoro

Ill be the first to admit that any form of japanese animation looked pretty lame... I never had an interest in Anime or anything remotely close. Recently, lots of people at work were buzzing about the great films of Hayao Miyazaki. I decided to educate myself and check out what all the buzz was about. Id heard a lot about the Academy Award winner Spirited Away, which after a watch was very interesting - beautiful visuals and a Narnia/ Wizard of Oz type of adventure. I also rented My Neighbor Totoro - which was just great! About a cuddly tree spirit that flies on a giant spinner; he is just too darn cute. See for yourself!

QVC

Props to my daddy for showing me the wonders of searching "QVC" on YouTube... there are some GEMS out there!

Mike Rowe 1992

This is what favorite tv host Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs was doing circa 1992!

c'mon everybody and Mousercise!

I hope Im not the only one who remembers this great program of the 80's! This brought back a lot of memories!
Hey Everybody!... Hey Mickey!

Gnar Wars

Check out this great fan video. This is so uberly geeky, but so cool at the same time.


via videosift.com

Blockbuster... not so long ago?

Historic 2018Blockbuster2019 Store Offers Glimpse Of How Movies Were Rented In The Past

Breaking News

New Wearable Feedbags Let Americans Eat More, Move Less

The XXL Multi Tool

Can you believe this thing even exists? You could probably skip through TSA security with this in your pocket.

"Among the many top Swiss Army knives, the 24-tool Champion is often ranked among the most prized and efficient, but the craziest one of all has to be 2007's Swiss Army Knife XXL, left, (created by former rival Wenger, after its 2005 acquisition by Victorinox). Selected by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's Most Multifunctional Pen Knife, the XXL includes 87 tools and 141 functions. But doesn’t it defeat the spirit of the original's weightless portability?" Jose Fermoso.

Figure Drawing

Some sketches from today's gesture drawing class - its uninstructed and the model holds the pose for around 2 minutes. This was by the end of the session, as I was speeding up - and finally included all of the limbs... it took me a while to loosen up. Im learning a ton by simple trial and error, and really trying to focus of weight distribution and movement. I love my job.

Drawing class

A quick sketch from today's drawing class.

Vampires

"About three things I was absolutely positive: First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him - and I didnt know how dominant that part might be - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him"

- Twilight

Two weeks ago I was walking around a Barnes and Noble, Mint Mocha Frappuchino in hand, and came upon a huge table displaying books from the Twilight series. A series about vampires? In the teen section? Dosnt sound too promising. I thought Id go ahead and buy the first book since the back proclaimed "An Amazon 'Best Book of the Decade'. Needless to say, I got home, and devoured the book - what a great read! It dosnt get creepy or silly like I thought it would, just a simple love story that is well... not too simple. Im on the 2nd book and enjoying every page.

Take It To The Next Level

NBC.com on your iPhone

Point your iPhone to nbc.com and watch what happens. You'll see the ability to watch full episodes of the Office and 30 Rock for free!

This is how I get into my pants each morning

Australia

Click here to become involved in a great project between Apple and Baz Lurhman's new movie Australia. You can have a chance to design the movie poster by downloading production stills. These photographs by James Fisher are beautiful. Also, check out this site to watch the video podcast throughout the summer; its beautifully done.

* You must be a High School or College Student to participate in the contest. If not, still check out the great podcasts.

Get Winey

My sister, mom and I took a day trip to Napa 2 weeks ago - what a great time it was. Beautiful hills, delicious wine.

The Beauty of California

Adobe Photoshop Express

Free online photo editing in a swanky way! Lots of nice effects too!

Adobe Photoshop Express

Meltdown At Heathrow!

Read this article... be happy you were not at London Heathrow for the opening of Terminal 5; it sounds like MADNESS!

WIRED Magazine: Heathrow Horror Show!

Happy Birthday Grace

My dog Grace turned 5 today! Naturally we had to put a pink bow on her and take her on a walk around the lake... here is photographic evidence. Yes, her eyes just make you melt.

iPhone rip off?

1000 Frames of Hitchcock

Check out this brilliant site - 1000 Frames of Hitchcock click on the links on the bottom to select a Hitchcock movie, and view a flip book version of the film with 1,000 frames; they are beautiful. Great lighting and composition.

The Ultimate Survivor: Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls is my hearo - I mean, how cant he be with a name like Bear? If you are familiar with the Discovery Show Man Vs. Wild you will know what Im talking about, if not - check out the youtube video below where he uses a camel for shelter when surviving in the dessert - really people. Check out his blog

Looking for a place to live?

Just found an incredible site at the recommendation of an old friend. Introducing Kexter - its what happens when you combine Craigslist and Google Maps! Search by number of rooms, and Kexter will pull up a map of available housing colored by weekly rent! This is genius for those of you moving to a new place.

Transport For London

After enjoying the "Awareness Test" (featured below) I searched for some more Transport for London adverts; since they are so clever! Enjoy this nice little piece.

The song is "Straight Lines" by Dawn Landes

Remembering last Spring Break

Animal Kingdom Lodge, beautiful.

This is what happens when you have an Etch A Sketch and too much time on your hands.

In the event of an emergency

Now why cant all airline safety video's be this good?

My Favorite Blog: Flickr

My fave blog hands down is the Flickr Blog

Click Here To View

Its a collection of photography that follows themes and holidays; there is some incredible stuff on here!

A sketch I did on a postcard at New Belgium on Valentines Day for the Larimer Humane Society Fundraiser!

Fire up the Sketch Pad

Ive been inspired to get out my sketch pad and do some sketches; this is the latest from a Southern Living Magazine.

My Starbucks Idea

Check out the new site My Starbucks Idea; the idea behind it is that you - the loyal Starbucks customer can tell the company what you what them to do! Vote on good ideas, and add comments - pretty cool idea.

Submit Your Ideas!

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