This is a fun physical project. The project is basically Guitar Hero meets hopscotch. An interesting an unexpected match up that makes for a fun art installation. A bit too much work for my living room, but a cool project nonetheless. There’s video below as well.
Josh Cooley who is a Story Artist at Pixar Animation Studios has been posting these hysterically inappropriate takes on famous film scenes with the Golden Books from kids treatment. Well, he’s planning on putting a bunch together into a book. He’s going to sell some high quality prints via his Website as well. He has a bunch of them up on his site – link below. (via DaddyTypes)
I had a chance to check out the Impossible Project Space on Lower Broadway. I arrived just wanting to pick up a few rolls of film, but found they had a wide variety for a bunch of shooting situations. Because I’m doing a Polaroid project with the kiddies, I opted for their White Label brand ($13/roll).
They also have a few different reissues of Polaroid cameras and even a Polaroid track jacket (for the truly Polaroid passionate).
It’s worth a visit to see the range of Polaroids presented from a mix of international artists like Grant Hamilton, Jake Chessum, Laura Watt, Heather Champ and 20 others.
The curators are super friendly and, naturally, passionate about all things Polaroid. It’s worth a visit if you are in NYC and ready for some instant gratification.
425 Broadway – take the elevator to the fifth floor. Take the stairs down. The elevator is really sluggish.
I just came across this wonderful blog of dadhood inspired graphics by Gabriel Solomon. This one explaining the powerful lure of the screen to kids was particularly funny. But he’s got loads that are on point. Definitely worth checking out.
I had the good fortune of attending one of Shantell Martin’s interactive music and light extravaganzas recently at Soho House. The talented illustrator used a tablet, projector, and sketching program to create a unique music and light extravaganza that had the kids jumping. Thanks Shantell! While this performance was for kids, she does a lot of events around town for adults. She’s worth checking out. More pix and videos on her site: Shantell Martin – Illustrator.
If you have some blank wall space and some photos. CanvasPop is a great way to turn photos into hangable art. They offer some cool filters, and the option of dividing your photo into two, three, or four panels. Their prices vary, but a 20×24 canvas (.75″) is a reasonable $99.
(via Uncrate)
Patrick Runte has a series of classic videogame-into-real-life photos that depict Pong, Pac Man, Space Invaders, Tetris and others. Some of the photos are not entirely kid friendly, so be careful if surfing with the kiddies. (via Notcot)
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Recycled cardboard chair and art storage unit. So far, only available in the UK from what we can tell.
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This set is made of biodegradable and recycled carton. You can decorate them, then use them to store the mess you just made. From the good folks at minor details.
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I tested out Crayola’s 3D sidewalk chalk this weekend with the kids. Turned a small patio into fish and shark infested waters. Got the teeth to really pop out. Surprised by how well it worked. Then took it to the sidewalk and lent the glasses to passers by, who were also impressed. Mostly bummed that the 3D chalk didn’t exist when they were kids.
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