Saturday, February 18, 2012
Skull Studies
Whether you can make it to Winnipeg, Canada or not, we can all still participate in some "Skull Studies" with Paul Renault.
Sometimes the simplest skulls are the best. Basic black and white always looks appropriate. Front and side views are provided to give us more perspective in our unending study of the skull. Thanks for a great lesson, Paul!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Pen and Eraser Skull
James Wilkinson from Great Britain sent us this wonderful skull he made from pens and erasers
Sword C says:
Some of my favorite skulls are everyday objects skullfully arranged into a brand new pattern they are not normally known for. This piece even has another great dimension to it in the tension it creates by unifying the delicate balance between tools of creation and destruction. Another aspect that drew me in was that you used the objects of your art to create this piece instead of using them to actually create a piece. Thank you for submitting this work for us to share.
Sword C says:
Some of my favorite skulls are everyday objects skullfully arranged into a brand new pattern they are not normally known for. This piece even has another great dimension to it in the tension it creates by unifying the delicate balance between tools of creation and destruction. Another aspect that drew me in was that you used the objects of your art to create this piece instead of using them to actually create a piece. Thank you for submitting this work for us to share.
[Flashback Friday] 5.37 - Cat Skulls
Welcome to another addition of Flashback Friday.** This year the guest editors, Tatman, Citizen Agent, and myself, Azurafae are taking turns reflecting on 17 of our personal favorite skulls from the previous four years of postings. So please join us as we visit the archives and add our additional commentary on some of the original pieces.
89. Le Cat Skull
As you know, I love skulls. What you probably don't know, is that I also love cats. I have two cats that are furry mischief makers, and great companions. They are a fan of coming to inspect my work, no matter what I'm doing. There is probably cat hair in every piece of Dia de la Abby artwork. One of my feline buddies actually came from a family of strays that found Noah via his back yard. I took the mother. Below is a photo of one of Noah's cats, Panther, who was from a stray family that found Noah via his back yard years before. Panther is the inspiration for Le Cat Skull. I guess cats really do love skulls.
**Flashback Friday was a weekly countdown of the fan selected top 52 skulls of Skull-A-Day 1.0. Each week during year 3.0 The Skullmaster posted the 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 3.0, all 52 can be found here. During year 4.0 the editors had their chance to countdown their favorites Azurafae HERE, Citizen Agent HERE, and Tatman HERE.
89. Le Cat Skull
As you know, I love skulls. What you probably don't know, is that I also love cats. I have two cats that are furry mischief makers, and great companions. They are a fan of coming to inspect my work, no matter what I'm doing. There is probably cat hair in every piece of Dia de la Abby artwork. One of my feline buddies actually came from a family of strays that found Noah via his back yard. I took the mother. Below is a photo of one of Noah's cats, Panther, who was from a stray family that found Noah via his back yard years before. Panther is the inspiration for Le Cat Skull. I guess cats really do love skulls.
**Flashback Friday was a weekly countdown of the fan selected top 52 skulls of Skull-A-Day 1.0. Each week during year 3.0 The Skullmaster posted the 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 3.0, all 52 can be found here. During year 4.0 the editors had their chance to countdown their favorites Azurafae HERE, Citizen Agent HERE, and Tatman HERE.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Record Skull
Ted Riederer made this skull from a white record. Ted said this piece is part of a larger body of work. The photo was taken by his friend Jason Wyche.
I've seen many crafts made from records. I've never seen something as intricate as this, made from heating up the record and letting it slump onto a mold. I suspect this skull took more talent than just slumping the heated record over a mold. Definitely an impressive piece.
I've seen many crafts made from records. I've never seen something as intricate as this, made from heating up the record and letting it slump onto a mold. I suspect this skull took more talent than just slumping the heated record over a mold. Definitely an impressive piece.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Day of the Dead Skulls
Today’s skulls are a pair of Day of the Dead inspired artworks
Alyssa from Arizona told us: “In October my friend Brittany and I spent 5 hours painting my face and doing my hair for an event held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The work is mostly inspired by the lovely Sylvia Ji.”
Kathy from Shelton, Washington shared with us one of her Day of the Dead dolls.
Matching C says:
I love weeks when like minded artists a thousand miles apart decided to fill our inbox with similar themed pieces. When I saw these two piece I immediately thought perhaps Kathy might do a custom piece inspired by your makeup Alyssa for her next piece. It would be a perfect blend of the temporal becoming the sacred. Thank you both for submitting this wonderful work and let us know if you two end up collaborating on future work.
Alyssa from Arizona told us: “In October my friend Brittany and I spent 5 hours painting my face and doing my hair for an event held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The work is mostly inspired by the lovely Sylvia Ji.”
Kathy from Shelton, Washington shared with us one of her Day of the Dead dolls.
Matching C says:
I love weeks when like minded artists a thousand miles apart decided to fill our inbox with similar themed pieces. When I saw these two piece I immediately thought perhaps Kathy might do a custom piece inspired by your makeup Alyssa for her next piece. It would be a perfect blend of the temporal becoming the sacred. Thank you both for submitting this wonderful work and let us know if you two end up collaborating on future work.
Dallas Graham- “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".
Dallas Graham- “Untitled ”
Dallas Graham- “Untitled” $75.00
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.
Dallas Graham- “Untitled ”
Dallas Graham- “Untitled” $75.00Please 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.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Nicholas Dollak- “Elysium / Tartarus ”
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".
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.
Nicholas Dollak- “Elysium / Tartarus” $200.00
For information on purchasing this work please contact the exhibit curator at:
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.
Pinewood Derby Skull
Let me oblige proud papa, Ronn Campbell of Kennewick, WA, who wants to show off his boy's crafty woodworking. He writes, "This is a pine wood derby car my son Jackson and I made. He raced it in his Cub Scout troop derby. He called it 'Jawbone' and won best design."
I'm surprised we didn't hear of Jackson winning overall first place for the derby. The other cars should have forfeited out of sheer intimidation. This is one bad ass bone mobile! It's definitely the first pinewood derby car we've seen on our site. Great work, Jackson & Ronn!
I'm surprised we didn't hear of Jackson winning overall first place for the derby. The other cars should have forfeited out of sheer intimidation. This is one bad ass bone mobile! It's definitely the first pinewood derby car we've seen on our site. Great work, Jackson & Ronn!
Monday, February 13, 2012
100 Painted Skulls: #46
To celebrate year 5 of Skull-A-Day (June 2011-June 2012) I've decided to paint 100 skulls on 4 x 4in (10.16 x 10.16 cm) wooden panels over the course of the year...
It's been even longer since I've done a stippled, soft focus piece. I find it a very different way of working with the brushes. It takes a lot of control and a lot of layering and I find it particularly tricky to do the transitions between the black and colored areas.
If you'd like to own this piece you can buy it in the Skull-A-Day store HERE.
It's been even longer since I've done a stippled, soft focus piece. I find it a very different way of working with the brushes. It takes a lot of control and a lot of layering and I find it particularly tricky to do the transitions between the black and colored areas.
If you'd like to own this piece you can buy it in the Skull-A-Day store HERE.
Skull Teapot
Henry Ryder drew this skull teapot.
I love a good cup of tea, and the pots some tea is served from. This particular one reminds me of Noah's "(I'm A Little) Teaskull" clay skull teapot. They would both serve a delicious gloom warming cup of tea.
I love a good cup of tea, and the pots some tea is served from. This particular one reminds me of Noah's "(I'm A Little) Teaskull" clay skull teapot. They would both serve a delicious gloom warming cup of tea.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
100 Painted Skulls: #45
To celebrate year 5 of Skull-A-Day (June 2011-June 2012) I've decided to paint 100 skulls on 4 x 4in (10.16 x 10.16 cm) wooden panels over the course of the year...
It's been a little while since I did a piece in an impressionistic style with looser more visible brush strokes.
If you'd like to buy this painting you can find it in the Skull-A-Day store HERE.
It's been a little while since I did a piece in an impressionistic style with looser more visible brush strokes.
If you'd like to buy this painting you can find it in the Skull-A-Day store HERE.
Skull-A-Day Press: Totenkopfe
The German edition of the The Book of Skulls was recently released and not only does it have my work in it, like the American edition, but my Skulledelic image is also featured on the back cover!
More information on the German edition (in German) can be found HERE.
More information on the German edition (in German) can be found HERE.
Sunday Simulacra - Version 5.37
It seems that skull simulacrum are becoming scarce these days. Our assemblage of trophy photos from the skull hunters are starting to dwindle. Here's 3 great examples showing you just how dangerously close you are to these coniving craniums.
EJ writes, "I opened my face lotion one morning to find this skull peering back at me!"
AutoPilot took this photo on the NYC subway. I hope this makes your day rad!
And this waffle was eaten and photographed by Lauren Montiel of Asheville, NC.
EJ writes, "I opened my face lotion one morning to find this skull peering back at me!"
AutoPilot took this photo on the NYC subway. I hope this makes your day rad!
And this waffle was eaten and photographed by Lauren Montiel of Asheville, NC.
This is a haiku
To remind the inner you
Seriously speaking, we all enjoy these secret finds that all of our great skull hunters bring, but we are seeing less and less these days. Let's not disappoint the future generations of skull hunters by letting this excellent tradition fall by the wayside. Won't somebody please think of the children?!?! Anywho, be sure to shoot us a pic of your shot and we'll be happy to share. Thanks, skull hunters!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
A Pair of Skull Paintings
Let me send a thank you to the friend of Bart Kucharski who directed him to our site. Bart submitted these paintings for our viewing pleasure.
It's still a pleasure to see the skull created with soft outlines and loose borders. The always hard and bony surface takes on a new life when we look at it in a different light. Just like life; the perception changes when we change our view. Thanks for the submissions, Bart!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Illustrated Skull
Illustrator Cem Guney Ceylan from Istanbul, Turkey told us: “ I've been following Skull-A-Day
for some time, so I wanted to send in this skull illustration that I recently made for myself.”
Bosphorus C says:
It's nice to hear from fans of the site in this way. We always love to see the work of artists who are inspired into creating something to share. Thank you for submitting this piece for us to share with your fellow fans out there.
for some time, so I wanted to send in this skull illustration that I recently made for myself.”
Bosphorus C says:
It's nice to hear from fans of the site in this way. We always love to see the work of artists who are inspired into creating something to share. Thank you for submitting this piece for us to share with your fellow fans out there.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Elin Waterston - “ Jeannie”
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".
Please visit the artist’s exhibit page for information on if this work is available for purchase.
More of Elin Waterston's art can be found at http://www.elinwaterston.com/.
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.
Home and Garden Skull
Shawna Hannam "made this skull from an old Home and Garden magazine."
This piece makes me want a skull shaped garden with a pond that has a creepy eye at the bottom. I attempted to do something similar with my mom's old gardening magazines, but they didn't have enough close ups to work with. I like how the separate flower sections all blend together well. I feel like plotting out a skull garden now. I'm sure my conservative neighbors wouldn't mind...
This piece makes me want a skull shaped garden with a pond that has a creepy eye at the bottom. I attempted to do something similar with my mom's old gardening magazines, but they didn't have enough close ups to work with. I like how the separate flower sections all blend together well. I feel like plotting out a skull garden now. I'm sure my conservative neighbors wouldn't mind...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Sketchy Skulls
Today's skulls were created in that moment.
First up is Scott Lewis who told us: “I got inspired one day and finished a skull that I've had lying around in sketch form for several years. I like the finished art, but the sketches have an aesthetic all their own.”
Next is a current 365er & Interior Design student, Anna Grace in Knoxville, TN who said: “I've been sketching lamps for as long as I can remember. With a new appriciation for skulls, I had to incorporate one into a lamp! This is my original sketch I did while in History class(I'm a diligent note-taker of course!), which was actually the third skull I've ever drawn!
And last is Allegra from LaLa Land, CA who wrote: “Im obsessed with skulls...I draw these things EVERYWHERE! Just ask my boyfriend, he is the one who sent me your link- right after I sent him this same scanned image from work.”
DaVinch C says:
The rough drafts, doodles, and studies are the places from which great ideas grow from. Every art collection in the world includes at least some sketches from an artist’s private notebook. Thank you all for opening your notebooks and sharing with us the drafts of your present and future greatness.
First up is Scott Lewis who told us: “I got inspired one day and finished a skull that I've had lying around in sketch form for several years. I like the finished art, but the sketches have an aesthetic all their own.”
Next is a current 365er & Interior Design student, Anna Grace in Knoxville, TN who said: “I've been sketching lamps for as long as I can remember. With a new appriciation for skulls, I had to incorporate one into a lamp! This is my original sketch I did while in History class(I'm a diligent note-taker of course!), which was actually the third skull I've ever drawn!
And last is Allegra from LaLa Land, CA who wrote: “Im obsessed with skulls...I draw these things EVERYWHERE! Just ask my boyfriend, he is the one who sent me your link- right after I sent him this same scanned image from work.”
DaVinch C says:
The rough drafts, doodles, and studies are the places from which great ideas grow from. Every art collection in the world includes at least some sketches from an artist’s private notebook. Thank you all for opening your notebooks and sharing with us the drafts of your present and future greatness.
Madonna Dersch- “ConSkullation”
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".
Madonna Dersch- “ConSkullation”
Madonna Dersch- “ConSkullation” $75.00
Madonna Dersch is an artist, historic house owner, designer, teacher, urban homesteader, preservationist, chanteuse, dancer, kerner, conversationalist, attempter of mindfulness, Fairy Godmother, Amazon, and house maker at TheHappyHomemaker.org.
Growing up fancying cowgirls, Ella Fitzgerald, and Patti Lupone as Evita, Madonna continues to aspire to be a jazz-singing, cowgirl serving as an appointed spiritual leader of a romanticized musical nation.
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.
Madonna Dersch- “ConSkullation”
Madonna Dersch- “ConSkullation” $75.00Madonna Dersch is an artist, historic house owner, designer, teacher, urban homesteader, preservationist, chanteuse, dancer, kerner, conversationalist, attempter of mindfulness, Fairy Godmother, Amazon, and house maker at TheHappyHomemaker.org.
Growing up fancying cowgirls, Ella Fitzgerald, and Patti Lupone as Evita, Madonna continues to aspire to be a jazz-singing, cowgirl serving as an appointed spiritual leader of a romanticized musical nation.
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.
CONTEST REMINDER: Win a Nicole Pangas Ceramic Skull Mug
This contest has ended. Congrats to MedicalArtMofo for being the randomly selected winner, and thanks to everyone for all of the great comments and supporting Nicole's wonderful work.
Don't forget that today is the last day to enter our contest for this groovy hand made skull mug from Nicole Pangas. You have until Midnight Eastern time TONIGHT to get in so don't delay. See the original post to enter here(or click the sidebar ad over there---->).
And if you can't wait to get your own mug or cup, or if you're just not that lucky, then you can be 100% sure of getting a piece you love from Nicole's Etsy store.
And if you can't wait to get your own mug or cup, or if you're just not that lucky, then you can be 100% sure of getting a piece you love from Nicole's Etsy store.
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