Sunday, January 17, 2010
[BONUS] Skulls of India
I recently spent two weeks in India and of course was on a constant lookout for skulls. I'm not sure if it was just because of the areas I was in (Goa, Hampi, Mumbai) or if it's a cultural thing, but the only ones I encountered were of the traditional warning of danger variety (mostly regarding swimming and electricity). Still it was great to see the unique ways it could be expressed...
Sunday Simulacra - Version 3.33
Today’s simulacra are very saucy.
First up is Amy Roberson who wrote: “Found this skull in chili splatter on my kitchen counter. Yummy!”
Next is Marnie Hilash from Inuvik, in the Northwest Territories of Canada, who said: “I follow your blog daily and find it very entertaining. It was meatballs for supper tonight, and look at what was peeping back at me as I went into the kitchen to put away leftovers.”
Lastly is Caleb who told us: “I wanted to submit this guy that slid off a piece of my pie right out of the oven. I thought the marinara and cheese combo made a quite gory effect. Sadly the background is my carpet. This skull was roughly the size of a quarter for reference. Thanks. I love the site, keep up the awesome work.”
Béarnaise C says:
You might think that we are all hitting the sauce to be seeing all these skulls, but they are really something to relish. Our hard working skully scouts found some delicious-looking simulacra for us. For the site's editor's, the rest is just gravy.
Thanks for sending in this rarebit of simulacra, everyone. They are making me hungry.
Sorry about your carpet, Caleb. There is nothing Worcestershire than getting tomato sauce out of your rug.
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.
First up is Amy Roberson who wrote: “Found this skull in chili splatter on my kitchen counter. Yummy!”
Next is Marnie Hilash from Inuvik, in the Northwest Territories of Canada, who said: “I follow your blog daily and find it very entertaining. It was meatballs for supper tonight, and look at what was peeping back at me as I went into the kitchen to put away leftovers.”
Lastly is Caleb who told us: “I wanted to submit this guy that slid off a piece of my pie right out of the oven. I thought the marinara and cheese combo made a quite gory effect. Sadly the background is my carpet. This skull was roughly the size of a quarter for reference. Thanks. I love the site, keep up the awesome work.”
Béarnaise C says:
You might think that we are all hitting the sauce to be seeing all these skulls, but they are really something to relish. Our hard working skully scouts found some delicious-looking simulacra for us. For the site's editor's, the rest is just gravy.
Thanks for sending in this rarebit of simulacra, everyone. They are making me hungry.
Sorry about your carpet, Caleb. There is nothing Worcestershire than getting tomato sauce out of your rug.
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.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
[CONTEST] Win a Set of Skull Beads
The nice folks at eebeads.com have kindly offered to give away some of their lovely metal skull beads to two lucky readers of Skull-A-Day! Each randomly selected winner will get two of each of the silver and gold plated beads.
To be entered in the drawing just leave a comment below describing where you would take a skull on vacation. [NOTE: If you're reading this on Facebook, be sure to leave your comment on the actual Skull-A-Day.com post if you want to be actually entered in the contest]
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to include a way to contact you (either an e-mail in the post OR make sure your Blogger profile has an e-mail link for you on it).
Everyone is welcome to enter, but please note that if you're out of the US you may have to pay a shipping fee.
You have until just Midnight Eastern Time January 24th to enter so don't delay! [UPDATE] The contest is over, thanks to everyone who participated the winner will be announced soon!
And of course you don't have to wait til the end of the contest to get your own beads from eebeads.com!
Good luck!
To be entered in the drawing just leave a comment below describing where you would take a skull on vacation. [NOTE: If you're reading this on Facebook, be sure to leave your comment on the actual Skull-A-Day.com post if you want to be actually entered in the contest]
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to include a way to contact you (either an e-mail in the post OR make sure your Blogger profile has an e-mail link for you on it).
Everyone is welcome to enter, but please note that if you're out of the US you may have to pay a shipping fee.
And of course you don't have to wait til the end of the contest to get your own beads from eebeads.com!
Good luck!
Chaos Skull
This paint shop skull comes from Leonardo of Brazil. He made this(and a few other skull images) for use on his music blog.
I like the black flame/smoke effect. It's like Death is finally leaving the corpse before it becomes a vicious zombie. Thanks, Leonardo.
I like the black flame/smoke effect. It's like Death is finally leaving the corpse before it becomes a vicious zombie. Thanks, Leonardo.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Ides of Skull Fanatic: Alexis Bousiges
Where has 2010 gone? Can you believe it is already the 15th? That means it is time once again to feature another fanatic who makes Skull-A-Day so special for all of us.
This month’s fanatic is Alexis Bousiges from France
Alex told us he has been collecting old carved skulls and artifacts since April 2009, especially Pre-Columbian Skulls and Native American Artifacts.
He went on to say: “The skull is our real effigy... our flesh is a veil, when we die God removes the veil. It's why we like skulls, in reality, we like our proper image. Men was always fascinated by skulls. The best proof, I believe, is certainly the Clovis People Crystal Skull. Believe it or not but this represents one of the first known crystal skull carved by human (more than 12,500 years ago). It's hard to see the carving for a non-trained eye, it's not common art BUT It's a ‘true work of art’. Here is another example, a hammer carved in the Pleistocene Epoch with a skull effigy. ”
Alex has many other Native American artifacts viewable on his website, along with the Pre-Columbian Skulls below.
Pre-Columbian Skulls and Ceremonial Aztec Scepter
Lost City of C says:
Thank you for allowing us to share your collection. This is a fascinating body of work that you have set out to gather together. We look forward to seeing more of your future collection, and if all these pieces inspire you to do some original art we would love to see it.
Are you a certified/certifiable Skull Fanatic? If so, send an image or two, maybe a video of your personal skull/skeleton collection and tell us a bit about what makes you so crazy for skulls, how many skulls you may own, or whatever else you think is pertinent!
This month’s fanatic is Alexis Bousiges from France
Alex told us he has been collecting old carved skulls and artifacts since April 2009, especially Pre-Columbian Skulls and Native American Artifacts.
He went on to say: “The skull is our real effigy... our flesh is a veil, when we die God removes the veil. It's why we like skulls, in reality, we like our proper image. Men was always fascinated by skulls. The best proof, I believe, is certainly the Clovis People Crystal Skull. Believe it or not but this represents one of the first known crystal skull carved by human (more than 12,500 years ago). It's hard to see the carving for a non-trained eye, it's not common art BUT It's a ‘true work of art’. Here is another example, a hammer carved in the Pleistocene Epoch with a skull effigy. ”
Alex has many other Native American artifacts viewable on his website, along with the Pre-Columbian Skulls below.
Pre-Columbian Skulls and Ceremonial Aztec ScepterLost City of C says:
Thank you for allowing us to share your collection. This is a fascinating body of work that you have set out to gather together. We look forward to seeing more of your future collection, and if all these pieces inspire you to do some original art we would love to see it.
Are you a certified/certifiable Skull Fanatic? If so, send an image or two, maybe a video of your personal skull/skeleton collection and tell us a bit about what makes you so crazy for skulls, how many skulls you may own, or whatever else you think is pertinent!
[Flashback Friday] 20. Eat Your Vegetables Skull
Flashback Friday is a weekly countdown of the fan selected top 52 skulls of Skull-A-Day 1.0. Each week I'll be posting an original skull along with some additional commentary in order from lowest to highest rated, with the #1 skull appearing in the last week of year 3 of the project...
#20: 20. Eat Your Vegetables Skull
This one always gets a big response from audiences when I show it as part of my slide show lectures about the project. The work of Archimboldo was of course part of the inspiration for this.
#20: 20. Eat Your Vegetables Skull
This one always gets a big response from audiences when I show it as part of my slide show lectures about the project. The work of Archimboldo was of course part of the inspiration for this.
Conjoined Skulls Mask
Melvix from Albuquerque, New Mexico used paper mache to make this submission. He wrote: “Attached is a photo of a skull mask I made recently which might fit your project.”
Double Play C says:
I have to say looking at this I couldn't help thinking about the famous Chang and Eng. This is incredible work and it does fit nicely with the project. I checked out some more examples of your paper mache work at your site. I am in awe. Thank you for sharing your work with us, and many well wishes to your household.
Double Play C says:
I have to say looking at this I couldn't help thinking about the famous Chang and Eng. This is incredible work and it does fit nicely with the project. I checked out some more examples of your paper mache work at your site. I am in awe. Thank you for sharing your work with us, and many well wishes to your household.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Old School Cross Stitch Skulls
Okay, maybe I lured you in with the title, but I don't have one "old school cross stitch" skull today. Instead I have both "old school" and "cross stitch" pieces. Seattle's Jade Gordon shares a tale of two skulls...
"My first submission is a black and white ink drawing that I created nearly 20 years ago! It might have been my first attempt at drawing skulls and bones. I worked on it in art class, initially as part of an in-joke. Someone put a skull in their art, and then everyone tried to work it into something they were doing - including the teacher!"
"My second submission is a sort of but not really cross-stitch that I have been poking at on and off for a while. I've decided to call it done!"
More proof of what we already know here at Skull-A-Day, skulls are contagious. You can see lots more of Jade's art at her name above, or if you want to skip straight to her collection of skulls then just go here--> (º,,º). Thanks for the story and thanks for sharing, Jade.
"My first submission is a black and white ink drawing that I created nearly 20 years ago! It might have been my first attempt at drawing skulls and bones. I worked on it in art class, initially as part of an in-joke. Someone put a skull in their art, and then everyone tried to work it into something they were doing - including the teacher!"
"My second submission is a sort of but not really cross-stitch that I have been poking at on and off for a while. I've decided to call it done!"
More proof of what we already know here at Skull-A-Day, skulls are contagious. You can see lots more of Jade's art at her name above, or if you want to skip straight to her collection of skulls then just go here--> (º,,º). Thanks for the story and thanks for sharing, Jade.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Crochet Skull Bags
As I have mentioned on other occasions I really like it when different artist show up in the submission box using the same medium for their art. Today we have crochet bags as the medium.
The first bag comes from Monique St-Germain in Atlanta, GA. She wrote: “I made this purse for a friend for Christmas last year. Needless to say her mother was confused when my friend opened her present. She couldn't figure out why a "skull bag" was the cause of so much joy.”
The next bags are made by Pippi from Pocatello, ID. She said: “ One of my Flickr friends suggested I submit these to your Skull A Day blog. The skulls are done in tapestry crochet, in an original design by me.”
Looped C says:
I am in awe of the sheer complexity of these designs. From the use of a zipper making the mouth into a pocket to tackling a “3/4 skull” one stich at a time, you both have a great talent for the work you do. Thank you for taking the time to submit your work it is amazing.
The first bag comes from Monique St-Germain in Atlanta, GA. She wrote: “I made this purse for a friend for Christmas last year. Needless to say her mother was confused when my friend opened her present. She couldn't figure out why a "skull bag" was the cause of so much joy.”
The next bags are made by Pippi from Pocatello, ID. She said: “ One of my Flickr friends suggested I submit these to your Skull A Day blog. The skulls are done in tapestry crochet, in an original design by me.”
Looped C says:
I am in awe of the sheer complexity of these designs. From the use of a zipper making the mouth into a pocket to tackling a “3/4 skull” one stich at a time, you both have a great talent for the work you do. Thank you for taking the time to submit your work it is amazing.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesdays With Tatman #32
These are the fruit of the American sweet gum tree. These are commonly referred to as a "space bug", "monkey ball", "dingle ball", "bommyknocker", "bir ball", "gumball" "cukoo-bir" or "sticky ball"(thank you Wikipedia).
These have already dispersed their seeds and fallen to the ground in order to turn into forest compost. Or in this case, a skull, and then forest compost.
Each Tuesday in the 3.0 year will bring a new Tuesday With Tatman. As a tribute to the Skull Master's astounding feat let's all get creative and try something new(and hopefully skull related).
These have already dispersed their seeds and fallen to the ground in order to turn into forest compost. Or in this case, a skull, and then forest compost.
Each Tuesday in the 3.0 year will bring a new Tuesday With Tatman. As a tribute to the Skull Master's astounding feat let's all get creative and try something new(and hopefully skull related).
Vans Skull
We have seen Noah cut at the very sole of some gym skull shoes, but Mikee puts his shoes on a little differently. Here's a pair of Vans that he's decked out for supreme skulliness.
I guess if I were cool enough I would tell you something like, "Nice kicks", but I'm not so I'll just thank you for submitting them. Thanks!
I guess if I were cool enough I would tell you something like, "Nice kicks", but I'm not so I'll just thank you for submitting them. Thanks!
Monday, January 11, 2010
C-Rations: 0C100000
This week’s offering is Clementines.
“Pulp Fiction” 9" X 8" arranged clementine fruit, peel, pith, and wrapping material.
Citrus C says:
While snacking on winter's ubiquitous fruit, I noticed that the pulp was shaped like muscle cells and the veining and pith looked like veins or neoron dendrites in the brain. Assemblage of these pulpy segments resulted in a rather visceral skull.
Remember each Monday during the 3.0 year I am posting an original skull design. My weekly offerings are nothing compared to the one-a-day massive project done by the Skullmaster in 1.0, but hopefully you will find some nourishment in these weekly offerings.
“Pulp Fiction” 9" X 8" arranged clementine fruit, peel, pith, and wrapping material.Citrus C says:
While snacking on winter's ubiquitous fruit, I noticed that the pulp was shaped like muscle cells and the veining and pith looked like veins or neoron dendrites in the brain. Assemblage of these pulpy segments resulted in a rather visceral skull.
Remember each Monday during the 3.0 year I am posting an original skull design. My weekly offerings are nothing compared to the one-a-day massive project done by the Skullmaster in 1.0, but hopefully you will find some nourishment in these weekly offerings.
Abacus Skull
Adrienne Yancey, who was featured here, sent us this picture saying: “Adding skulls to my collection.”
Magic Number C says:
10 times 10 = C. This is a wonderful piece. I really like the tension that you have captured here. It looks as if at any moment someone may pick it up and the skull will be gone. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Magic Number C says:10 times 10 = C. This is a wonderful piece. I really like the tension that you have captured here. It looks as if at any moment someone may pick it up and the skull will be gone. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sunday Simulacra - Version 3.32
This week's round of simulacra all come from looking down. You might think that looking down is nothing special, but it's the way I was looking when I found $20 one day. These three folks were lucky enough to find a skull when they scanned the terra firma beneath their feet.
Joe Hollis of Springfield, Ma, "found this at work, a spot on the floor looked like a toon skull but the left eye of the spot also looks like a skull."
Sherrie walked upon this one. "I found this little mushroom skully as I was hiking on Thanksgiving morning on the Beaver Trail of Pinchot State Park in South Central Pennsylvania. I saw it and immediately saw SKULL!"
And Terri Schlichenmeyer of LaCrosse, WI, "found this skull this morning in the driveway. It's 3 below zero with sun. The combination on a black asphalt pavement left this image."
Thanks to all of you skull hunters out there for the finds. Keep them coming to the submissions inbox and don't forget that since we only do this once a week it may take a little longer before it gets posted.
Joe Hollis of Springfield, Ma, "found this at work, a spot on the floor looked like a toon skull but the left eye of the spot also looks like a skull."
Sherrie walked upon this one. "I found this little mushroom skully as I was hiking on Thanksgiving morning on the Beaver Trail of Pinchot State Park in South Central Pennsylvania. I saw it and immediately saw SKULL!"
And Terri Schlichenmeyer of LaCrosse, WI, "found this skull this morning in the driveway. It's 3 below zero with sun. The combination on a black asphalt pavement left this image."
Thanks to all of you skull hunters out there for the finds. Keep them coming to the submissions inbox and don't forget that since we only do this once a week it may take a little longer before it gets posted.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
"Axiom" Skull
Every day that I spend being an editor on Skull-A-Day brings me the pleasure of spreading the wonderful skull art that so many of us enjoy. But, every once in a while I get to have the ultimate pleasure of passing along some mind blowing art that must be seen whether you are a fan of skulls or not. Let me present to you, The Art Phantastique of David Gough. He graciously submits his painting titled "Axiom". It is part of a series that he is working on called "Theothanatos".
There are many more works of wonderment at his site: David Gough Art . Thank you, David!
There are many more works of wonderment at his site: David Gough Art . Thank you, David!
Friday, January 8, 2010
[Flashback Friday] 147. Cork Skull
Flashback Friday is a weekly countdown of the fan selected top 52 skulls of Skull-A-Day 1.0. Each week I'll be posting an original skull along with some additional commentary in order from lowest to highest rated, with the #1 skull appearing in the last week of year 3 of the project...
#21: 147. Cork Skull
I always thought this guy looked a little Frankenstein like, I guess the heavy brow and flat top helped with that. Cork is both brittle and spongy making it a pain to carve, though Tatman managed to subvert that issue by making one out of a new synthetic cork!
#21: 147. Cork Skull
I always thought this guy looked a little Frankenstein like, I guess the heavy brow and flat top helped with that. Cork is both brittle and spongy making it a pain to carve, though Tatman managed to subvert that issue by making one out of a new synthetic cork!
Sugar Skulls on Paper
This week I have been showing off new work from old friends. Today’s Skull comes from Sam Snoek-Brown who has previously contributed to our Sunday Simulacra feature here and here.
Sam wrote: “We weren’t sure to what extent we were going to celebrate Halloween this year because live in a Muslim country and there are only a few American kids in our apartment building, but everyone who lives in our building decided to make the holiday as much fun for the kids as possible. To that end, I made a lot of homemade decorations out of construction paper, including these paper ‘sugar skulls’ (which I left up through Dia de los Muertos). The ones in the top row are the ones I decorated; the bottom row my wife, Jennifer, decorated. The blanks one in the middle—I made a ton of those and gave them to the kids to decorate themselves, and they loved them so much they left their paper skulls hanging in the hallway for a week afterward.”
Lemonade C says:
That is really a wonderful story. I think the holiday meant that much more to the kids that you took the time for them to make these decorations for them. It would be wonderful to see some more of the other finished skull if you happened to have taken more pictures. Thanks for being part of Skull-A-Day and best wishes for the New Year.
Sam wrote: “We weren’t sure to what extent we were going to celebrate Halloween this year because live in a Muslim country and there are only a few American kids in our apartment building, but everyone who lives in our building decided to make the holiday as much fun for the kids as possible. To that end, I made a lot of homemade decorations out of construction paper, including these paper ‘sugar skulls’ (which I left up through Dia de los Muertos). The ones in the top row are the ones I decorated; the bottom row my wife, Jennifer, decorated. The blanks one in the middle—I made a ton of those and gave them to the kids to decorate themselves, and they loved them so much they left their paper skulls hanging in the hallway for a week afterward.”
Lemonade C says:
That is really a wonderful story. I think the holiday meant that much more to the kids that you took the time for them to make these decorations for them. It would be wonderful to see some more of the other finished skull if you happened to have taken more pictures. Thanks for being part of Skull-A-Day and best wishes for the New Year.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sudsy's Skulls
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sweater Skulls
Last Fall the Skullmaster featured Sibling, a knitwear company in England, here when they used one of his original skulls on a sweater. In staying with my theme for the week of new work from old friends here are some more skully designs from our friends at Sibling.
Itchy C says:
Such amazing work. The last one is by far my favorite, does it come in black? Thank you for showing off the talented work you produce while blurring the lines between fashion and art.
Itchy C says:
Such amazing work. The last one is by far my favorite, does it come in black? Thank you for showing off the talented work you produce while blurring the lines between fashion and art.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tuesdays With Tatman #31
Once upon a time I had aspirations of becoming a tattoo artist. After I determined that I need A LOT more practice I decided that less permanent art was the way to go. I used to draw all types of symmetrical tribal pieces and I thought that a skull would be a great way to revisit that art.
I may get this tattooed on myself at some point, but if anyone else beats me to it then feel free to submit a pic of it.
[BONUS]
In case any of you may be wondering what this looks like etched onto a pint glass, well here you go.
I put this onto a pint glass as a gift for a friend of mine. If you like this, or maybe want an official Skull-A-Day glass, then please visit my site for Tatman's Glass. Thanks.
Each Tuesday in the 3.0 year will bring a new Tuesday With Tatman. As a tribute to the Skull Master's astounding feat let's all get creative and try something new(and hopefully skull related).
I may get this tattooed on myself at some point, but if anyone else beats me to it then feel free to submit a pic of it.
[BONUS]
In case any of you may be wondering what this looks like etched onto a pint glass, well here you go.
I put this onto a pint glass as a gift for a friend of mine. If you like this, or maybe want an official Skull-A-Day glass, then please visit my site for Tatman's Glass. Thanks.
Each Tuesday in the 3.0 year will bring a new Tuesday With Tatman. As a tribute to the Skull Master's astounding feat let's all get creative and try something new(and hopefully skull related).
Shell Skull
"I thought of this when I saw one of those sea worn shells... how much it looks like a skull!", writes Henry Ryder.
I think that instead of turning over a new leaf this year I'm going to turn over a new shell. Thanks for the awesome illustration, Henry.
I think that instead of turning over a new leaf this year I'm going to turn over a new shell. Thanks for the awesome illustration, Henry.
Monday, January 4, 2010
C-Rations: 0C11111
This week’s offering is Confetti .
“Father Time” 18" X 18" paper confetti arranged.
Custodian C says:
Got one final glimpse of Old Man 2009 before he disappeared for good, and with his departure the solar year begins again. Happy New Year everyone.
Remember each Monday during the 3.0 year I am posting an original skull design. My weekly offerings are nothing compared to the one-a-day massive project done by the Skullmaster in 1.0, but hopefully you will find some nourishment in these weekly offerings.
“Father Time” 18" X 18" paper confetti arranged.Custodian C says:
Got one final glimpse of Old Man 2009 before he disappeared for good, and with his departure the solar year begins again. Happy New Year everyone.
Remember each Monday during the 3.0 year I am posting an original skull design. My weekly offerings are nothing compared to the one-a-day massive project done by the Skullmaster in 1.0, but hopefully you will find some nourishment in these weekly offerings.
Old Acquaintance Skulls
This is the first post for the week after the New Year, I thought I would transition into 2010 with some new work from some of our old friends.
The first comes from Yann Roirand, who is studying Art & Design in Sunderland, England. Yann’s old piece can be found here.
Next up is Kitty Valentine from London England who had some great work showcased here and here.
Last today is Mauro Bignami from Malnate, Lombardia, ITALY who’s food skull can be found here.
Auld Lang C says:
It is always great to see old friends. Thank you for taking the time to think of us again. Happy New Year to you all. Thanks also for helping us set a New Year’s Resolutions to make more art. For the rest of our readers out there, if you have only been watching and never took the time to submit, 2010 should be your year we welcome all who wish to participate by submitting here.
The first comes from Yann Roirand, who is studying Art & Design in Sunderland, England. Yann’s old piece can be found here.
Next up is Kitty Valentine from London England who had some great work showcased here and here.
Last today is Mauro Bignami from Malnate, Lombardia, ITALY who’s food skull can be found here.
Auld Lang C says:
It is always great to see old friends. Thank you for taking the time to think of us again. Happy New Year to you all. Thanks also for helping us set a New Year’s Resolutions to make more art. For the rest of our readers out there, if you have only been watching and never took the time to submit, 2010 should be your year we welcome all who wish to participate by submitting here.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Sunday Simulacra - Version 3.31
♫ Been around the world and skull, skull, skull ♫
Staffan Vilcans said: “I found this one in the Stockholm metro. It's in the older type trains.”
André Henriques Found this at Santa Cruz city - Madeira Island, Portugal.
Sam Snoek-Brown wrote: “We visited Vienna a couple of weeks ago and were looking at the huge Maria Theresia statue in the Maria-Theresien-Platz, and I noticed that because of oxidation and the failing evening light, one of the ministers posed around the base of the statue had picked up a skully sort of ‘mask,’ so with you in mind I grabbed the picture as best I could in the dark.”
C. Diddy says:
From Sweden to Portugal and on to Austria, skulls are all around us as you can see by a sampling of the world in which we live. Thank you all for submitting these simlacraian examples.
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.
Staffan Vilcans said: “I found this one in the Stockholm metro. It's in the older type trains.”
André Henriques Found this at Santa Cruz city - Madeira Island, Portugal.
Sam Snoek-Brown wrote: “We visited Vienna a couple of weeks ago and were looking at the huge Maria Theresia statue in the Maria-Theresien-Platz, and I noticed that because of oxidation and the failing evening light, one of the ministers posed around the base of the statue had picked up a skully sort of ‘mask,’ so with you in mind I grabbed the picture as best I could in the dark.”
C. Diddy says:
From Sweden to Portugal and on to Austria, skulls are all around us as you can see by a sampling of the world in which we live. Thank you all for submitting these simlacraian examples.
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.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Ceramic Plate Skulls
These ceramic plates come from Bob Bianco. The skulls are actually on the backside, but we know were to focus our attention.
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Thanks for sharing these, Bob. Since you were nice enough to provide the plates for your friends, perhaps they'll be nice enough to provide the food.
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Thanks for sharing these, Bob. Since you were nice enough to provide the plates for your friends, perhaps they'll be nice enough to provide the food.
Friday, January 1, 2010
[Flashback Friday] 112. Construction Barrier Skull
Flashback Friday is a weekly countdown of the fan selected top 52 skulls of Skull-A-Day 1.0. Each week I'll be posting an original skull along with some additional commentary in order from lowest to highest rated, with the #1 skull appearing in the last week of year 3 of the project...
#22: 112. Construction Barrier Skull
I was in NYC on a business trip and knowing I had to make a skull, was on a constant lookout for possible materials/locations. I saw this construction barrier while on may way from one meeting to another and didn't have the time or materials to work with it, but I noted the location. Then when I was done with my meetings I went and got a piece of black construction paper and cut out the nose, guessing at the size that would work to make this skull complete. I came back up the area and prepared the back of the nose with loops of tape so that all I had to do was walk up, stick it on and step back to photograph. The bonus of things like this in NYC is that no one seemed to care at all what I was up to. And yes, I did leave this one for others to discover!
#22: 112. Construction Barrier Skull
I was in NYC on a business trip and knowing I had to make a skull, was on a constant lookout for possible materials/locations. I saw this construction barrier while on may way from one meeting to another and didn't have the time or materials to work with it, but I noted the location. Then when I was done with my meetings I went and got a piece of black construction paper and cut out the nose, guessing at the size that would work to make this skull complete. I came back up the area and prepared the back of the nose with loops of tape so that all I had to do was walk up, stick it on and step back to photograph. The bonus of things like this in NYC is that no one seemed to care at all what I was up to. And yes, I did leave this one for others to discover!
Laundry Skull
President Wishnack wrote: “ ‘Death to Laundry!’ i despise the act of laundry-doing and i thought a little procrastination might make the process a little bit more pleasant.”
Dry Clean C says:
I enjoyed seeing this picture, it reminds me of all the times I would sit staring at my pile of laundry and hope it would do itself. This is an amazing piece of work, you took a medium that was so out of the ordinary to create with and made something truly amazing with it. I know you received the Skullmaster's seal of approval on this one. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your work.
Dry Clean C says:I enjoyed seeing this picture, it reminds me of all the times I would sit staring at my pile of laundry and hope it would do itself. This is an amazing piece of work, you took a medium that was so out of the ordinary to create with and made something truly amazing with it. I know you received the Skullmaster's seal of approval on this one. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your work.
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