Pics from the bench

I'm trying out a new weekly post called "Pics form the bench". Let's see how it works out!

I need your help on this one, this means YOU!

This post is all about photos taken from YOUR(and my) work area.

Here's the catch...

It's not about the work you are doing or even the materials you work with, but focused on(see what I did there:P) the designs you can create with what is laying around your work area.
As a matter of fact, the less we can tell what your photos are actually of the better.

This is a design oriented idea. In other words, don't take a photo of a pencil laying on a piece of paper. Take a close up of the pencil going through the paper! Got it!?! Think outside the box!

Macros work great for this!

It's easy! Just keep your camera by your side when you are working... when something catches your eye, take some shots! Careful though, it's easy to get sidetracked!

No matter what your work or work area is(it does not have to be a bench or metals related), send your photos to me, or give me a link and I will put them up each week!

Be creative, be very creative! Photo editing is warmly welcomed and encouraged!
Send your photos/links to bmartin@purifiedart.com.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I am going to start this off with a photo from this weekend.
Have fun!

Shaye Saint John – Do you like weird?

Featured Artist – Director Eric Fournier

I'd like to change things up. Lets try some video art!
What can I say? This is one of the most whacked out collections of short films that I have stumbled upon in a while. It's basically about a disfigured crazy lady and her day to day life.
It has so much non-stop psychedelic brain candy that even someone with a short attention span(like me) will find it filling.
It may take a few minutes to get over the weirdness, but if you listen to the dialog it's actually quite comical.
I like it, Check it out!
Check out more Shaye Saint John shorts here!

Video Credit: Eric Fournier

Juan Cabana - A study in Cryptozoology

Featured Artist - Juan Cabana

Cryptozoology (from Greek κρυπτός, kriptos, "hidden" + zoology; literally, "study of hidden animals") refers to the search for animals which are considered to be legendary or otherwise nonexistent by mainstream biology.

What I like most about Juan's work is how he strives for realism. His work truly does look like something that has possibly been unearthed after years spent in decay.
His art has also been featured in the infamous Weekly World News, which is very cool in my book.

Head over to thefeejeemermaid.com and check out the huge gallery of odd works by Juan!

Photo Credit: Juan Cabana

Todays Featured Etsy Artist!

Visit Jan Allsopp at The Little Shop of Horus and check out some wonderful Prints, Paintings and journals!

Photo credits: Jan Allsopp