Each line a breath – drawings by John Franzen.
Are they meditative? Yes.
Is it art? I’m not sure.
Are they beautiful? I think so.
Posts Tagged ‘art’
Where am I living?
November 15, 2014
This is the Everingham Rotating House near Taree, NSW, Australia. This interesting concept works well on the spacious lot where it is situated. I am trying to picture it in my neighborhood of 1/6 acre lots.
This graphic from the National Post explains more about the mechanics of the structure.
And this YouTube video takes you inside the house:
The house is now available for holiday rentals; click here to learn more.
See also:
What am I watching?
November 10, 2014
Last week I included a reference to Alexander McQueen’s Tattoo Dress in my Tuesday posting. In spite of being a complete fashionista, I was unaware of this designer – even though he did do Whats-her-name’s wedding dress.
Unfortunately, McQueen ended his own life in 2010. I find his designs imaginative and striking . . .
And sometimes, weird . . .
The Tattoo Dress
What am I loving?
October 30, 2014I don’t know why, I just do.
I’m going home now to lie down with my crayons.
Penwald Drawings by Tony Orrico. Tony is an artist and dancer who has been called the human spirograph, performing for up to 4 hours continuously taking the concept to the next level by using his entire body in the drawing process.
Whose birthday am I celebrating on tattoo Tuesday?
October 28, 2014
Dedicated on October 28, 1886, today is the 128th birthday of the Statue of Liberty, standing on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor. A gift from the people of France, the statue is 305 feet high, is composed of copper, wrought iron and steel, and was designed by architect, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. For “the true story of the Statue of Liberty, click this link.
Want more views? Visit the crown cam.
I remember traveling to NYC with my sister and two aunts when I was nine. We did all the tourist stuff including climbing to the top of the statue. I loved it.
And the tattoo:
What am I looking at?
October 22, 2014
If you stand underneath the Eiffel Tower at night, this is the view you will have.
And this is what it looks like in daylight.
The Eiffel Tower is my all time favorite building- edging out the Chrysler Building and the Terminal Tower in MHT.
Some facts:
The tower weighs around 10,000 tonnes.
There are just over 18,000 metallic parts in the tower, held together by 2.5 million rivets.
They were assembled by 121 workers, while 50 engineers and designers produced the blueprints.
It shrinks by about six inches in cold weather, and can grow by six inches on a sunny day.
It’s painted with 60 tons of paint every few years to stop it rusting.
It sways a couple of inches in the wind.
It’s the most-visited paid monument on Earth.
The photos and the facts are from Buzzfeed.
Scans of the original blueprints and a 360 degree tour can be found at the Eiffel Tower website.
What am I celebrating on tattoo Tuesday?
October 21, 2014
I am celebrating the launching of the USS Constitution on October 21, 1979. The ship was built in Edmund Hartt’s shipyard in Boston for a cost of $302,718.
On October 17, the ship was underway for her last trip around Boston Harbor until 2108. U.S.S. Constitution will be open for limited viewing until entering dry dock in March, 2015 for a three-year long restoration project that is estimated to cost between $12 and $15 million.
During the restoration, workers are expected to re-copper the ship’s hull, replace worn riggings, change out old planks on the gun and berth decks and make general repairs to the stern, bow and captain’s cabin. The ship is expected to be back in the water by 2017. By spring or summer 2018 it should return to its familiar spot on Pier 1 at the Navy Yard. Ref. Fox News.
U.S.S. Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned naval ship afloat.
Constitution ’s stated mission today is to promote understanding of the Navy’s role in war and peace through educational outreach, historic demonstration, and active participation in public events. As a fully commissioned US Navy ship, her crew of 60 officers and sailors participate in ceremonies, educational programs, and special events while keeping the ship open to visitors year round and providing free tours. The officers and crew are all active-duty US Navy personnel and the assignment is considered special duty in the Navy. Traditionally, command of the vessel is assigned to a Navy Commander. Constitution is berthed at Pier 1 of the former Charlestown Navy Yard, at one end of Boston’s Freedom Trail. Ref. Wikipedia
And some tattoos:
Kudos for the full Boston –
What is in your arts and minds?
October 15, 2014
I am stunned – by this carving of a moose skull and antlers by Shane. Go here to see more of his work.
I thank Rethorykal Questions for this post.
Where am I perching on tattoo Tuesday?
October 14, 2014
How about this wonderful birdsnest chair bed thingie? It is from OGE Studios and it also comes with white “eggs.” I would go for the Easter egg look, though.
Some tattoos:
Gunsmoke and Knitting 