Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts

Friday, May 18, 2012

Real and Imagined Skulls

Designer Jim Marson from Minnesota sent us a pair of skulls for today.

First up is a Skullman that Jim assisted with creating.


Next is an imagined monument possibly influenced by the Skullmaster's 116. Grid Skull. Jim didn't offer what it would be commemorating so perhaps it is for June 4th.


Twin C says:

Thank you for sharing these wonderful works with us. Your skullman and his buddy really stand with their heads up proudly. Also I couldn't help but notice a simulacra in the windows/balcony behind the smiling pair. I love the concept of having a large skull monument out there in a city square. However, The Black Prince may not be so willing to share the space- let me offer you another placement- how about along Monument Ave. in the Skullmaster's hometown.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

365: A Daily Creativity Journal

I'm very excited to announce that my new book 365: A Daily Creativity Journal is being published on December 15th!


The book is a functional journal designed to encourage and inspire others to get the benefits of daily practice by starting their own yearlong project. It offers 365 project prompts to kick start your creativity, plus plenty of room for journaling, sketching, and jotting down ideas. I also give advice about how to choose your subject and document your work. There are even 11 interviews from other successful daily project makers (including the musician Jonathan Coulton!). Plus there are DIY instructions for some basic techniques like quilling, clay-making, paper pop-up engineering, and more!

You can pre-order the book now from your local independent bookstore, or through all major online retailers including: Powell's Books, Amazon.com, QBookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Borders.

In addition I've started a companion blog (MakeSomething365.com) where I'll be posting about inspiring 365 projects that I've found and are made by readers of the book. I hope you'll consider adding it to your list of blogs to follow.

And hey, if you've already made a 365 project or are in the process of making one be sure to tell me about it so I can share it on the site and grab one of the badges I've made (see below) to show people what you're up to!


Expect to hear more about this book as the release date draws near and book related events are scheduled!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

[BONUS] Skull Inspiration: Birthday Wishes

I love finding out that this project has been an inspiration to others and I had a great reminder of that the other day when an acquaintance got in touch, saying my book had motivated him to complete a project he had started. The project? Get 100+ random people to wish his friend a happy birthday, and he succeeded! Check out the results (and keep an eye out for a cameo from Skulls and me!...