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Monday, October 31, 2011
13 Skulls
Paul Shubrook is an artist based in Essex, England. He created a series of artworks, "13 Skulls" to explore the form of the skull. The work is produced in ink, water and pencil. Here are a few images of the "13 Skulls" artworks.
A skull is a form which deserves an artistic study. At different angles, it's unusual beauty is seen clearly. The way the shadows cast in it's crevices and the light glows on it's ridges, is haunting. We all have a skull, so we all have that inner beauty. Paul's skull study is a work of art that truly unlocks this dark beauty. His use of blendable mediums helps showcase the unique features of a skull. For more photos of this series, head over to his website.
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A skull is a form which deserves an artistic study. At different angles, it's unusual beauty is seen clearly. The way the shadows cast in it's crevices and the light glows on it's ridges, is haunting. We all have a skull, so we all have that inner beauty. Paul's skull study is a work of art that truly unlocks this dark beauty. His use of blendable mediums helps showcase the unique features of a skull. For more photos of this series, head over to his website.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday Simulacra - Version 5.22
With Halloween one day away, here are some skull items that will help you celebrate.
Keep sending those pictures in to our submissions address. Just keep in mind that since we only post simulacra once a week it might take a little longer than normal for it to be posted.
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Mathieu took this photo of his Irish coffee, in a bar in Montmartre, Paris.
Mica (Noah's sister), spotted this in an NYC thrift shop window. Noah said, he is "very tempted to buy it for (his) house".
When I was baking my Pumpkin Skull Cookie, I baked more cookies using the drop method. When I was removing them from the cookie sheet, I noticed this one looked like a skull. This was the first one to be eaten.
Keep sending those pictures in to our submissions address. Just keep in mind that since we only post simulacra once a week it might take a little longer than normal for it to be posted.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Have A Nice Super Skull Saturday
The "City of Brotherly Love" is the home to artist R. Caldwell who submitted this wonderful bunch of ink drawings, and wants to wish you a nice day.
This should end up being a very nice Saturday indeed. I know a lot of people will be having their Halloween parties tonight so enjoy the good times and remember to keep your skull safe. Thanks for the sharing your super skulls, R.!
BTW, don't forget that today is the last day to submit your entry for my Iron Cross Skull glass giveaway. Click here for details.
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This should end up being a very nice Saturday indeed. I know a lot of people will be having their Halloween parties tonight so enjoy the good times and remember to keep your skull safe. Thanks for the sharing your super skulls, R.!
BTW, don't forget that today is the last day to submit your entry for my Iron Cross Skull glass giveaway. Click here for details.
“Countdown To Halloween”2 more days and counting...
Friday, October 28, 2011
Faces of Skulls
As the “Countdown To Halloween” is quickly approaching the end for another year, and since many of our loyal readers will being celebrating this weekend. Here are a few inspirational ideas for those last minute procrastinators.
First up is Cian who sent us this picture of he and his partner.
Next Emily Salsberry showed off her Day of the Dead costume.
and lastly, Vivian Raine, RN said: “Here is a skull pics of our band mate (Christine Hellbourne) in awesome calavera make-up for a Halloween / Dia de Los Muertos show we did last year. I used some glow-in-the-dark effects gel to really make her skull come alive under a black light! It was hard to capture with a camera but it really was stunning in person.”
White Rabbit C says:
Thank you all for submitting another wonderful round of skull face painting. To all our loyal readers, make sure if you get dress up this year as a skull you take a moment and send in the results.
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First up is Cian who sent us this picture of he and his partner.
Next Emily Salsberry showed off her Day of the Dead costume.
and lastly, Vivian Raine, RN said: “Here is a skull pics of our band mate (Christine Hellbourne) in awesome calavera make-up for a Halloween / Dia de Los Muertos show we did last year. I used some glow-in-the-dark effects gel to really make her skull come alive under a black light! It was hard to capture with a camera but it really was stunning in person.”
White Rabbit C says:
Thank you all for submitting another wonderful round of skull face painting. To all our loyal readers, make sure if you get dress up this year as a skull you take a moment and send in the results.
“Countdown To Halloween”3 more days and counting...
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Dia de la Abby: #65 Raven Skull Pumpkin
Halloween is 4 days away, so I saved making a skull pumpkin for this week. This year, I wanted to make a different kind of skull. I choose a raven skull instead of my normal sugar skull. The flowers are marigolds, which are traditional in the Dia de los Muertos celebration and alters.
I used wood carving tools to cut through the pumpkin flesh. This is not hollowed out, so it will last longer. The #21 Pumpkin Skull that I did last October, stayed non-rotten until December. It probably would have stayed nice for longer, if I didn't feel some guilt about having pumpkins on my porch in late December. If you would like to learn how I carved this pumpkin, follow the tutorial.
Every other Thursday in the 5.0 year, I will post my own Dia de la Abby creations Every Thursday in the 4.0 year, I posted my Dia de la Abby creations and occasionally tutorials with instructions on how I made my pieces. Hopefully you feel inspired by my posts just as I was by Noah's Skull-A-Day 1.0 daily project. Need more of me than just a weekly dose, follow me on Facebook, Google+ and/or Twitter.
I used wood carving tools to cut through the pumpkin flesh. This is not hollowed out, so it will last longer. The #21 Pumpkin Skull that I did last October, stayed non-rotten until December. It probably would have stayed nice for longer, if I didn't feel some guilt about having pumpkins on my porch in late December. If you would like to learn how I carved this pumpkin, follow the tutorial.
Every other Thursday in the 5.0 year, I will post my own Dia de la Abby creations Every Thursday in the 4.0 year, I posted my Dia de la Abby creations and occasionally tutorials with instructions on how I made my pieces. Hopefully you feel inspired by my posts just as I was by Noah's Skull-A-Day 1.0 daily project. Need more of me than just a weekly dose, follow me on Facebook, Google+ and/or Twitter.
Abigail Pope - “The Requiem”
On June 4, 2011 Skull-A-Day celebrated Skull Appreciation Day with an exhibit of over 100 skulls at Gallery 5 in Richmond, VA. If you didn't have a chance to make it to the gallery while the show was up, we now proudly present: "Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition".
Abigail Pope - “The Requiem” $100.00Abigail Pope is an artist from New York City currently based in Miami. She primarily does performance art, photography, and film making. Please see her website: www.abbylives.com
Please visit the artist’s exhibit page for information on if this work is available for purchase.
The 2011 Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition was a collective art show celebrating the 5th anniversary of Skull-A-Day.com and its tremendous audience of artists and readers.Throughout year 5.0 we will be featuring artwork from the show a few times a week. This is a chance to see all of the excellent skulls that were on display, and FOR SALE. Some of these pieces may still be available and this is a wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of skullriffic artwork. There are many well known artists who have contributed very reasonably priced works and many of them have donated their portion of the sale to benefit a great charity, the Richmond Peace Education Center.
Please take a moment to view all of the remarkable work that was created for the onset of this annual festivity. Your skull will appreciate you for showing it some love.
The 2011 Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition was a collective art show celebrating the 5th anniversary of Skull-A-Day.com and its tremendous audience of artists and readers.Throughout year 5.0 we will be featuring artwork from the show a few times a week. This is a chance to see all of the excellent skulls that were on display, and FOR SALE. Some of these pieces may still be available and this is a wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of skullriffic artwork. There are many well known artists who have contributed very reasonably priced works and many of them have donated their portion of the sale to benefit a great charity, the Richmond Peace Education Center.Please take a moment to view all of the remarkable work that was created for the onset of this annual festivity. Your skull will appreciate you for showing it some love.
Stained Glass Sugar Skull
ChaosTheory GlassWorks in San Diego created this stained glass sugar skull.
Since the three day Dia de los Muertos celebration starts in four days, I though sharing this piece was fitting. Of course something this beautiful should be up for more than three days. I like the use of the Dichroic glass for the eyes and nose. The use of the waved glass for the background is lovely. This makes me want to taste a sugar skull.
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Since the three day Dia de los Muertos celebration starts in four days, I though sharing this piece was fitting. Of course something this beautiful should be up for more than three days. I like the use of the Dichroic glass for the eyes and nose. The use of the waved glass for the background is lovely. This makes me want to taste a sugar skull.
“Countdown To Halloween”4 more days and counting...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Autumn Stewart- “Untitled”
On June 4, 2011 Skull-A-Day celebrated Skull Appreciation Day with an exhibit of over 100 skulls at Gallery 5 in Richmond, VA. If you didn't have a chance to make it to the gallery while the show was up, we now proudly present: "Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition".
Autumn Stewart- “Untitled”
Autumn Stewart- “Untitled” $250.00
Autumn Stewart is a senior in the Craft and Material Studies Department at Virginia Commonwealth University focusing in metal. One of her many interests is repurposing old jewelry to create new works of art.
Please visit the artist’s exhibit page for information if this work is available for purchase.
The 2011 Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition was a collective art show celebrating the 5th anniversary of Skull-A-Day.com and its tremendous audience of artists and readers.
Throughout year 5.0 we will be featuring artwork from the show a few times a week. This is a chance to see all of the excellent skulls that were on display, and FOR SALE. Some of these pieces may still be available and this is a wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of skullriffic artwork. There are many well known artists who have contributed very reasonably priced works and many of them have donated their portion of the sale to benefit a great charity, the Richmond Peace Education Center.
Please take a moment to view all of the remarkable work that was created for the onset of this annual festivity. Your skull will appreciate you for showing it some love.
Autumn Stewart- “Untitled”
Autumn Stewart- “Untitled” $250.00Autumn Stewart is a senior in the Craft and Material Studies Department at Virginia Commonwealth University focusing in metal. One of her many interests is repurposing old jewelry to create new works of art.
Please visit the artist’s exhibit page for information if this work is available for purchase.
The 2011 Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition was a collective art show celebrating the 5th anniversary of Skull-A-Day.com and its tremendous audience of artists and readers.Throughout year 5.0 we will be featuring artwork from the show a few times a week. This is a chance to see all of the excellent skulls that were on display, and FOR SALE. Some of these pieces may still be available and this is a wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of skullriffic artwork. There are many well known artists who have contributed very reasonably priced works and many of them have donated their portion of the sale to benefit a great charity, the Richmond Peace Education Center.
Please take a moment to view all of the remarkable work that was created for the onset of this annual festivity. Your skull will appreciate you for showing it some love.
Tank Skulls
Scott Krichau from Albuquerque, NM and another Skull-A-Day friend Wenchkin have been collaborating on this project. Scott wrote: “We are upcycling these old tanks, hand drawn by Wenchkin, and hand cut by myself.”
After Dark:
Up C says:
This is an incredible way to get us inspired to do a little bit of pumpkin carving later this week. I truly enjoy this art form, and the use you have for them are perfect. I can imagine lining a walkway with these glowing images. Thank you for sharing these pieces with us and we will look forward to seeing more future collaborations.
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Up C says:
This is an incredible way to get us inspired to do a little bit of pumpkin carving later this week. I truly enjoy this art form, and the use you have for them are perfect. I can imagine lining a walkway with these glowing images. Thank you for sharing these pieces with us and we will look forward to seeing more future collaborations.
“Countdown To Halloween”5 more days and counting...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesdays With Tatman #54 Etched Iron Cross Skull Glass[Bonus Giveaway Post]
Perhaps you've seen some of the etched glass that has made it's way through our site, and perhaps you've even seen the official Skull-A-Day.com glasses over at my own site or my other works on my Tatman Glass Facebook page. Well today's TWT promises to not disappoint with this etched tumbler glass featuring my Iron Cross Skull design.
And here's the best part gang, this bad boy could be delivering a drink straight to the mouth of you! That's right! I'm giving this "first of it's kind" glass to one lucky Skull-A-Day reader who will be randomly chosen on my Tatman Glass Facebook page. Here's the catch, you have to visit the FB page and "Like" it in order to leave a comment to enter.
In your comment I want to know the craziest drink you can think of to drink from this flaming cross skull glass. Make up your own drink if you want and give it a good name. I'm open to suggestions.
Remember, if you don't "Like" my work you wouldn't want this glass anyway, right? So head over to the FB page and sign up. I'll be taking entries until Saturday October 29th at Midnight EST. Good luck and thanks for checking it out!
And here's the best part gang, this bad boy could be delivering a drink straight to the mouth of you! That's right! I'm giving this "first of it's kind" glass to one lucky Skull-A-Day reader who will be randomly chosen on my Tatman Glass Facebook page. Here's the catch, you have to visit the FB page and "Like" it in order to leave a comment to enter.
In your comment I want to know the craziest drink you can think of to drink from this flaming cross skull glass. Make up your own drink if you want and give it a good name. I'm open to suggestions.
Remember, if you don't "Like" my work you wouldn't want this glass anyway, right? So head over to the FB page and sign up. I'll be taking entries until Saturday October 29th at Midnight EST. Good luck and thanks for checking it out!
Max Heinzel- “Atomic Caveman”
On June 4, 2011 Skull-A-Day celebrated Skull Appreciation Day with an exhibit of over 100 skulls at Gallery 5 in Richmond, VA. If you didn't have a chance to make it to the gallery while the show was up, we now proudly present: "Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition".
Max Heinzel- “Atomic Caveman” $75.00
Max Heinzel says: “I often like to work with bright and jarring color combinations which I believe contrast well with the morbid subject matter that I touch upon.”
The 2011 Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition was a collective art show celebrating the 5th anniversary of Skull-A-Day.com and its tremendous audience of artists and readers.
Throughout year 5.0 we will be featuring artwork from the show a few times a week. This is a chance to see all of the excellent skulls that were on display, and FOR SALE. Some of these pieces may still be available and this is a wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of skullriffic artwork. There are many well known artists who have contributed very reasonably priced works and many of them have donated their portion of the sale to benefit a great charity, the Richmond Peace Education Center.
Please take a moment to view all of the remarkable work that was created for the onset of this annual festivity. Your skull will appreciate you for showing it some love.
Max Heinzel- “Atomic Caveman” $75.00Max Heinzel says: “I often like to work with bright and jarring color combinations which I believe contrast well with the morbid subject matter that I touch upon.”
The 2011 Skull Appreciation Day - The Exhibition was a collective art show celebrating the 5th anniversary of Skull-A-Day.com and its tremendous audience of artists and readers.Throughout year 5.0 we will be featuring artwork from the show a few times a week. This is a chance to see all of the excellent skulls that were on display, and FOR SALE. Some of these pieces may still be available and this is a wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of skullriffic artwork. There are many well known artists who have contributed very reasonably priced works and many of them have donated their portion of the sale to benefit a great charity, the Richmond Peace Education Center.
Please take a moment to view all of the remarkable work that was created for the onset of this annual festivity. Your skull will appreciate you for showing it some love.
Skull Case
Everyone we know these days has a set of ear buds(some of us have skulls on ours, go figure), and we all need somewhere to store them when they're not in use. Derek O'Leary has crafted a ceramic case that was a bit inspired by the Skullcandy logo and works wonders on wire management.
This design is as awesome as the idea. It's always the struggle to keep our wires untangled while we still store them in a drawer or some out of the way place. This sculpture case allows for out in the open placement while keeping those crazy cords tamed. I hope this idea gets some recognition for Derek and this product. Sign me up for one! Thanks, Derek.
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This design is as awesome as the idea. It's always the struggle to keep our wires untangled while we still store them in a drawer or some out of the way place. This sculpture case allows for out in the open placement while keeping those crazy cords tamed. I hope this idea gets some recognition for Derek and this product. Sign me up for one! Thanks, Derek.
“Countdown To Halloween”6 more days and counting...
Monday, October 24, 2011
[BONUS] The Gift of Skulls - 365 Spiders
I found this wonderful surprise waiting for me in my mailbox the other day from Amy Kopperude creator of the amazing 365 Spiders project!...
I've been coveting the amazing handmade beaded spiders she's been creating as part of her project so I was delighted to finally get one of my own. If you haven't been following her project do yourself a favor and scroll through the nearly 300 spiders she's already created!
And then hop over to her Etsy store to see what she's got for sale.
Thanks Amy!
I've been coveting the amazing handmade beaded spiders she's been creating as part of her project so I was delighted to finally get one of my own. If you haven't been following her project do yourself a favor and scroll through the nearly 300 spiders she's already created!
And then hop over to her Etsy store to see what she's got for sale.
Thanks Amy!
Ceramic Skull
Shelley Spranza submitted this piece. She said "I throw a basic pot form on the wheel and then alter it to my needs. In this case, I didn't need to alter the form, I just needed to carve a skull face when my clay was leather hard. I let the clay dry, then fired it at 1850 degrees, glazed it back and white (three coats each!) then fired it again. I was pleased with the way he turned out! I'm putting him in my Etsy store today.
I like this eerie ceramic skull, because it reminds me of a wide Jack-O-Lantern grin. Halloween is 7 days away, so you all better start carving! Whether it is clay, pumpkins or squash, I expect some haunting faces to live on many of your porches and mantles.
“Countdown To Halloween”7 more days and counting...
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Skull-A-Day Press: Skull Style
The sweater designed by Sibling London that features my Skulledelic image is included in this gorgeous new book Skull Style: Skulls in Contemporary Art and Design from The Curated Collection of Farameh Media...
The book, which is a whopping 496 pages long, features the art of 100+ artists and has a glow-in-the-dark cover! More info can be found HERE.
You can also still get one of the sweaters for yourself from Sibling HERE.
The book, which is a whopping 496 pages long, features the art of 100+ artists and has a glow-in-the-dark cover! More info can be found HERE.
You can also still get one of the sweaters for yourself from Sibling HERE.
[BONUS] 389. Calendar Skulls
I painted these skull faces on Khalima and Barry Bless for the upcoming calendar from Khalima's Illumination Dance Studio...
Here's a bonus animated verison of Khalima...
The photo shoot was a lot of fun and even included some music & dancing...
Here's a bonus animated verison of Khalima...
The photo shoot was a lot of fun and even included some music & dancing...
The calendar itself, which was photographed by Otway, will be available soon.
In the meantime see what these two are up to next on their Professor Bless and the Dancing Madwoman Facebook page.
Sunday Simulacra - Version 5.21
Today's skulls are small.
Keep sending those pictures in to our submissions address. Just keep in mind that since we only post simulacra once a week it might take a little longer than normal for it to be posted.
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Amy Kopperude from 365 Spiders, said "I bought one of those light-up mouth pieces when I was making my 100th spider, but the first one I bought didn't work. When I cut off the plastic outer guard to see if I could get it to work, this is what I found. I still haven't decided what to use it for." A spider, of course!
Ann Donnell from Sacramento CA, found this skull while taking apart a piece of vintage jewelry to reuse it.
Ivano Malavolta, "found a skull on a glass cabinet in our biotechnology department at the university of L'Aquila, Italy."
Keep sending those pictures in to our submissions address. Just keep in mind that since we only post simulacra once a week it might take a little longer than normal for it to be posted.
“Countdown To Halloween”8 more days and counting...
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