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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Cosmic Skulls
Marcos Carvalho of Chevy Chase, MD is taking us on a trip into our skulls with a collection of illustrations of mythical creatures. Mythical........?
Let your imagination run wildly into the fantastical and give your skull a break from reality. These wondrous images will help take you there. Thanks, Marcos!
Friday, June 28, 2013
[CONTEST REMINDER] Win an Ornamental Skull Sweater
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thank you for participating!
Don't forget you have until 11:59pm Eastern USA Time Friday, June 28, 2013, to enter the the current giveaway. Noah is giving away an ASOS sweater featuring his Ornamental Skull. You can find the original contest post by clicking the side bar ad, or this link.
[NOTE: If you are reading this on Facebook or Google+, you must go to THE ACTUAL BLOG POST HERE to enter this contest! You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+]
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Face Off Mashup: Rachel Stoltz and Mr. Four Fingers
As a part of our celebration for Skull Appreciation Day we're presenting you with the "Fan Submissions" part of our Face Off exhibit. We asked our readers to submit their own skulls using the template that was provided, then we faced them off against each other, and we now proudly present for your viewing pleasure, the final results.
This skull is by Rachel Stoltz of Anatomical Element. She was so inspired by the template, that she used it to make several jewelry skulls. This skull is made with copper and aluminum with steel rivets. Rachel lives in Chicago, IL and was a great help in making the show successful.
Mr. Four Fingers from London, England, made this skull called "Masquerade of the Dead". He explained this is a pen illustration finished digitally.
This skull is by Rachel Stoltz of Anatomical Element. She was so inspired by the template, that she used it to make several jewelry skulls. This skull is made with copper and aluminum with steel rivets. Rachel lives in Chicago, IL and was a great help in making the show successful.
Mr. Four Fingers from London, England, made this skull called "Masquerade of the Dead". He explained this is a pen illustration finished digitally.
FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy
May 31 - August 25, 2013
1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
[CONTEST REMINDER] Win an Ornamental Skull Sweater
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thank you for participating!
Don't forget you have until 11:59pm Eastern USA Time Friday, June 28, 2013, to enter the the current giveaway. Noah is giving away an ASOS sweater featuring his Ornamental Skull. You can find the original contest post by clicking the side bar ad, or this link.
[NOTE: If you are reading this on Facebook or Google+, you must go to THE ACTUAL BLOG POST HERE to enter this contest! You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+]
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Face Off Mashup: Susan Marino & Kimmer Guccione
As a part of our celebration for Skull Appreciation Day we're presenting
you with the "Fan Submissions" part of our Face Off exhibit. We asked
our readers to submit their own skulls using the template that was
provided, then we faced them off against each other, and we now proudly
present for your viewing pleasure, the final results.
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FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy
May 31 - August 25, 2013
1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
Monday, June 24, 2013
[CONTEST] Win an Ornamental Skull Sweater
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thank you for participating!
You might remember Noah's Ornamental Skull from the original 365 skulls he did the 1st year of Skull-A-Day. Pairing with ASOS, his Ornamental Skull is now on a sweater for their petite line. As with any pairing like this, Noah was given a few of these sweaters from ASOS. I have one and can confirm it's more a regular fit than petite, and is very soft.Noah is giving away one black Ornamental Skull sweater to one lucky Skull-A-Day fan!
PRIZE INFO: One Black Ornamental Skull Sweater. The winner has a choice between size US 8 or US 10. Check ASOS' Petite size guide for related body measurements. It's made of a fine lightweight knit.
HOW TO ENTER: This sweater deserves to be worn on an adventure or somewhere special. To enter this contest, comment below answering this question. If you were to win this sweater, where would you wear it? For example, I might wear it to go watch the Fall leaves change colors in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
CONTACT INFO: The winner, chosen at random, will be contacted via email by one of the Skull-A-Day editors within 7 days of the end of the contest. If that winner doesn't respond, another winner will be chosen. With your comment, please INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!!! Entries are only valid with this information.
WHERE TO ENTER: All entries must be made on this blog post, on Skull-A-Day.com. You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.
CONTEST CLOSES: 11:59:59 PM Eastern USA Time Friday, June 28, 2013.
NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
PRIZE SHIPS: This contest is open to all skull lovers around the world.
IF YOU DON'T WIN: Don't fret, this Ornamental Skull sweater is available in Black and in Red from ASOS. The sizes range from US 1 to US 12.
You might remember Noah's Ornamental Skull from the original 365 skulls he did the 1st year of Skull-A-Day. Pairing with ASOS, his Ornamental Skull is now on a sweater for their petite line. As with any pairing like this, Noah was given a few of these sweaters from ASOS. I have one and can confirm it's more a regular fit than petite, and is very soft.
What the sweater looks like alone.
What the sweater looks like on this model.
IF YOU DON'T WIN: Don't fret, this Ornamental Skull sweater is available in Black and in Red from ASOS. The sizes range from US 1 to US 12.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Sunday Simulacra - Version 7.4
Today's simulacra are happy little accidents.
First up is a past contributor Ryan Kinney of HEYMAN! Productions in Ashtabula, OH who told us: "I found this skull on the back of a ruined photo. While cleaning out a friends barn, I discovered a pile of old, wet, moldy photos. All the ink had ran on them and I found this guy on the back of a photo where the ink had transferred from another photo in the stack."
Next up is Jim in Indiana who wrote: "Obviously a lethal strain of bird droppings."
Neighborly C says:
Another week of absolutely perfect simulacra. It truly is amazing to see the our community able to surprise us week after week with new simulacra. Thank you both for sharing your finds with us.
Remember to keep sending those pictures in, we always love seeing what our skull hunters find. Anyone is welcomed to participate, it's fun and it's easy- if you see a simulacra skull, photograph it and send those pictures in to our submissions address with a little something about what it is really and maybe a little about you.
First up is a past contributor Ryan Kinney of HEYMAN! Productions in Ashtabula, OH who told us: "I found this skull on the back of a ruined photo. While cleaning out a friends barn, I discovered a pile of old, wet, moldy photos. All the ink had ran on them and I found this guy on the back of a photo where the ink had transferred from another photo in the stack."
Next up is Jim in Indiana who wrote: "Obviously a lethal strain of bird droppings."
Neighborly C says:
Another week of absolutely perfect simulacra. It truly is amazing to see the our community able to surprise us week after week with new simulacra. Thank you both for sharing your finds with us.
Remember to keep sending those pictures in, we always love seeing what our skull hunters find. Anyone is welcomed to participate, it's fun and it's easy- if you see a simulacra skull, photograph it and send those pictures in to our submissions address with a little something about what it is really and maybe a little about you.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Super $hithead Skull Saturday
Today's Super Saturday is a collection of ribbon type skull illustrations, and one mirror, from Jason '$hithead' Mitchell.
It's impressive to see so many different versions of the skull done in such a similar fashion. I'm really impressed with the mirror, especially if that is an etching. There's lots of other skullistrations to check out on Jason's page. Thanks for sharing this group with us!
It's impressive to see so many different versions of the skull done in such a similar fashion. I'm really impressed with the mirror, especially if that is an etching. There's lots of other skullistrations to check out on Jason's page. Thanks for sharing this group with us!
Friday, June 21, 2013
[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a 3D Skull Device Case
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thank you for participating!
Don't forget you have until 11:59pm Eastern USA Time TODAY, to enter the the current giveaway. Sculpteo is giving away two 3D skull device cases designed by Hugo Arcier. You can find the original contest post by clicking the side bar ad, or this link.
[NOTE: If you are reading this on Facebook or Google+, you must go to THE ACTUAL BLOG POST HERE to enter this contest! You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+]
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Face Off Mashup: Kerosene & Marc Tyler Hunt
As a part of our celebration for Skull Appreciation Day we're presenting you with the "Fan Submissions" part of our Face Off exhibit. We asked our readers to submit their own skulls using the template that was provided, then we faced them off against each other, and we now proudly present for your viewing pleasure, the final results.
This one is by Kerosene of Kerosene and Things and Flypaper and Kerosene.
This one is by Mark Tyler Hunt of El Dorado, KS
This one is by Kerosene of Kerosene and Things and Flypaper and Kerosene.
This one is by Mark Tyler Hunt of El Dorado, KS
FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy
May 31 - August 25, 2013
1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
Black Alice
I am excited to be a part of a Kickstarter for a new series of black-light posters inspired by the Alice In Wonderland stories by Lewis Carroll called Black Alice.
The project features 16 silkscreened posters of characters and scenes from Alice In Wonderland & Through The Looking-Glass illustrated by 8 different artists. And each one features special elements that only appear when they're viewed under a black light. Of course I had to hide a skull in both of my pieces.
If you'd like to own these posters you have to participate in the Kickstarter that is only running now through the mid-July! Find out more about it HERE.
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The project features 16 silkscreened posters of characters and scenes from Alice In Wonderland & Through The Looking-Glass illustrated by 8 different artists. And each one features special elements that only appear when they're viewed under a black light. Of course I had to hide a skull in both of my pieces.
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If you'd like to own these posters you have to participate in the Kickstarter that is only running now through the mid-July! Find out more about it HERE.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Illustrated Skulls
Dave the Chimp from Europe sent us a couple of skull items he has completed. He said: "The first are skulls drawn with my left hand while recovering from a dislocated right shoulder (skateboarding injury! yay!) and the second piece is a skull made from ghosts, my take on the Damien Hirst 'For TheLove Of God' ".
Doughnut C says:
Thank you for sharing a small sample of of your work with us. Your body of work is something we all hope to achieve someday. Even after your right side heals don't give up on your left handed skills, because those sketches are wonderful.
Doughnut C says:
Thank you for sharing a small sample of of your work with us. Your body of work is something we all hope to achieve someday. Even after your right side heals don't give up on your left handed skills, because those sketches are wonderful.
[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a 3D Skull Device Case
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thank you for participating!
Don't forget you have until 11:59pm Eastern USA Time Friday, June 21, 2013, to enter the the current giveaway. Sculpteo is giving away two 3D skull device cases designed by Hugo Arcier. You can find the original contest post by clicking the side bar ad, or this link.
[NOTE: If you are reading this on Facebook or Google+, you must go to THE ACTUAL BLOG POST HERE to enter this contest! You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+]
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Face Off Mashup: Marty Kenney & Yanina Angelini-Young
As a part of our celebration for Skull Appreciation Day we're presenting
you with the "Fan Submissions" part of our Face Off exhibit. We asked
our readers to submit their own skulls using the template that was
provided, then we faced them off against each other, and we now proudly
present for your viewing pleasure, the final results.
FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy
May 31 - August 25, 2013
1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
Monday, June 17, 2013
[CONTEST] Win a 3D Skull Device Case
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thank you for participating!
Now a days, everyone has a phone and computer of some sort. Many people like to personalize some of their devices with cases. Hugo Arcier teamed up with Sculpteo, a 3D printing service, to create two skull cases inspired by his art series called "Degeneration", based on a faces reducing algorithm. The detailed skull highlights the printing layers while the degenerated one is a kind of tribute to the mesh triangles.Sculpteo is giving away two customized skull device cases, to two Skull-A-Day fans!
PRIZE INFO: 2 Skull Cases (one per winner).
The case can be customized to the winner's needs based on available options. The cases are available in the two skull designs, Detailed and Degenerated. The cases are available for these devices, iPhone3G, iPhone4/4S, iPhone5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy SII, Samsung Galaxy SIII. They can be made in multiple colors, black, white, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, gold, and brown. A color reference chart will be emailed to the winner, for selection. The cases can also be engraved with text up to 8 characters maximum.
HOW TO ENTER: Since the cases are used to cover devices that are used to contact people, to enter this contest, answer this question in a comment. What deceased person or people would you contact, if you could? For example, I might contact Anne Bonny and Mary Read, to ask them what it was like being two female pirates together.
CONTACT INFO: The winner, chosen at random, will be contacted via email by one of the Skull-A-Day editors within 7 days of the end of the contest. If that winner doesn't respond, another winner will be chosen. With your comment, please INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!!! Entries are only valid with this information.
WHERE TO ENTER: All entries must be made on this blog post, on Skull-A-Day.com. You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.
CONTEST CLOSES: 11:59:59 PM Eastern USA Time Friday, June 21, 2013.
NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
PRIZE SHIPS: This contest is open to all skull lovers around the world.
IF YOU DON'T WIN: Don't fret, the customizable skull cases are available in Sculpteo's 3D Printed Cases Store. You can see what else Sculpteo is making on their Blog, Facebook, and Twitter. You can see what else Hugo Arcier is making on his Facebook, and Twitter.
Now a days, everyone has a phone and computer of some sort. Many people like to personalize some of their devices with cases. Hugo Arcier teamed up with Sculpteo, a 3D printing service, to create two skull cases inspired by his art series called "Degeneration", based on a faces reducing algorithm. The detailed skull highlights the printing layers while the degenerated one is a kind of tribute to the mesh triangles.
Detailed Skull
Degenerated Skull
IF YOU DON'T WIN: Don't fret, the customizable skull cases are available in Sculpteo's 3D Printed Cases Store. You can see what else Sculpteo is making on their Blog, Facebook, and Twitter. You can see what else Hugo Arcier is making on his Facebook, and Twitter.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Ramon Rodrigues' Super Crânio Sábado
Ramon Rodrigues foi compartilhar de sua incrível obra do Brasil há algum tempo, para mostrar a minha honra e o meu apreço Eu estou escrevendo hoje o post em Português, idioma nacional do Brasil. Ramon bateu-nos com outro lote de maravilhosamente detalhado crânios.
Suas obras nunca deixa de me surpreender, Ramon. Se você tiver verificado se outras de suas obras, que incluem a gosta de Edgar Allen Poe, então sugiro que você verifique o seu tumblr page. Mais uma vez, obrigado pela partilha obras, Ramon!
p.s.- Eu usei o tradutor Babylon para este post. As minhas desculpas se alguma coisa estava errada.
Suas obras nunca deixa de me surpreender, Ramon. Se você tiver verificado se outras de suas obras, que incluem a gosta de Edgar Allen Poe, então sugiro que você verifique o seu tumblr page. Mais uma vez, obrigado pela partilha obras, Ramon!
p.s.- Eu usei o tradutor Babylon para este post. As minhas desculpas se alguma coisa estava errada.
Friday, June 14, 2013
App Sketched Skulls
Long time friend of the Skull-A-Day project Ronn Campbell in Kennewick, WA told us: "I downloaded an app called sketch up. Of course the first thing I drew were a few skulls."
Appster C says:
Thank you for continuing to be a supporter of the project and submitting some of your new creative endeavors with us to share. As we are settling into year 7.0 it is wonderful to be able to catch up with some old friends who may in turn inspire some new friends to share their work.
Appster C says:
Thank you for continuing to be a supporter of the project and submitting some of your new creative endeavors with us to share. As we are settling into year 7.0 it is wonderful to be able to catch up with some old friends who may in turn inspire some new friends to share their work.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Dia de los Muertos Portraits Calendar
The lovely and talented Rachael Rossman is at it again. She wants to make a calendar by painting Dia de los Muertos portraits. You all can help by supporting her Kickstarter. She has a variety of options available, from getting a copy of the 2014 calendar, to a personal portrait in various sizes, to her coming to you for a private portrait session. Rachael's last 3 Kickstarters have been fully funded, so lets help her get this one funded, while getting some amazing artwork. Below are a few of the many Dia de los Muertos style portraits that Rachael has painted. You can see more of Rachael's amazing work on her Facebook and website.
