Sunday Simulacra - Version 6.41

Today's simulacra arrives in the form of Snow from Alex Arroyo in Brooklyn, NY.

Forecaster C says:

It looks like a 100% chance for a simulacra arriving today. Make sure you pack your ghoul-oshes if you go out.  It is hard for me to believe that in just a couple of weeks spring will arrive leaving our winter friend to be just a memory. Thank you for sharing this amazing find with us.

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.

Skull-A-Day Press: Flow

The Skull-A-Day project gets a nice mention in the recent Simplify Your Life issue of Flow magazine from the Netherlands!

Here's a rough translation:

12. Set yourself achievable goals

Creativity requires action, says Noah Scalin, creative. "Stop thinking and start doing! The creativity is already inside of you, the secret is taking action instead of just thinking about making things. Give yourself small manageable creative goals (i.e. make something that fits in the palm of your hand) and then just do it on a regular schedule (daily? 3 times a week? Once a week?) without judging the outcome. Think of it as exercise for your brain. The more you make, the better you’ll get!"

 

Noah Scalin makes images and photos, he paints, writes and creates illustrations from  paper. Also he created the Skull-A-Day project: see how Noah made a skull every day for a year. "It was such a pure creative expression and I loved that something that at first seemed ridiculous and personal turned out to be so life changing for me and has reached so many people all over the world! " Noah's latest book The Design Activist's Handbook has just appeared. Noah's Skull a Day project can be found on Skulladay.com.

The article also features Darth Buttons image I created for the Star Wars Remix project!

Animal Skull Wall Vases

Don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds. The good folks from Scaleworks in the Netherlands have no interest in exploiting wildlife for their personal design ideas.  These skulls, measuring 53cm wide x 76cm high x 30cm deep, are made from MDF, glass, and some optional pink and orange branches.

**Scale Works is an Amsterdam based prop design studio specializing in interior design, photo shoots, theatrical productions, unique gifts and home decor.  It was created in April 2012 by British born, Amsterdam based, visual artist Lawrence James Bailey as a means to distract himself from all the other important things he was supposed to be doing.  Much of the Scale Works output attempts to mix day-day banality with mysticism, occultist symbolism and cheeky rustic charm.

These wall vases are just a couple of the skulls found over at the Scaleworks website.  I truly appreciate the combination of biology and technology in these and other pieces they have.  It's a great way to celebrate the wonders of nature by using the man made products that came from the Earth first.  Thanks for sharing!

Turkish Skull

Visual artist Dunya Atay from Istanbul, Turkey shared with us a illustrated skull that she did.

Delighted C says:

I really appreciate the composition in this work the bright shape floating on a sea of tight black text invokes memories of the Halloween season as we spread out news papers under our pumpkins ripe for the carving. I wish I knew how to read Turkish it looks like an interesting read.  Thank you for sharing your work with us.

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a Betty Stripe Skull Bag!

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thanks for participating!

Don't forget you have until 11:59pm Eastern USA Time TONIGHT to make an entry comment to win a Betty Stripe Skull Bag from Noah Scalin and Paul's Boutique. 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+]

Terrifying Skulls

Clay Kasserman created two mixed media skulls. He explained, "They start as pen and ink drawings that I scan and then finish with Photoshop."

These remind me of horror movies I should have watched before bed. You know the kind with melting faces and dead people becoming alive again. I feel like these could eat my brains in one chomp...or just give me nightmares for weeks.

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a Betty Stripe Skull Bag!

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thanks for participating!

Don't forget you have until 11:59pm Eastern USA Time Friday, March 8th to make an entry comment to win a Betty Stripe Skull Bag from Noah Scalin and Paul's Boutique. 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+]

"Hell followed" Skull

Andy Hunt is an artist/designer from Chapel Hill, NC. He spends his off time designing & illustrating prints and t-shirts. This prophetic illustration brings a special kind of doom with it....

..."And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth." -Revelation 6:8. 

The prophecy rings true, my children! Skull art is still some of the best works on the interwebs and this piece proves it! And if you don't like this then you need to see Andy's other site. Especially this. Thanks for the excellent submission, Andy!

[CONTEST] Win a Betty Stripe Skull Bag!

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thanks for participating!

The print on this bag might look familiar. It's Noah's 347. Skulledelic design. With Noah's permission, Paul's Boutique used the image to make this Betty Stripe Skull Bag. This is a fairly large bag that can carry a lot of things. Because this bag is so awesome, Noah is giving away one bag to one lucky fan!!!

PRIZE INFO: One Betty Stripe Skull Bag created by Noah Scalin and Paul's Boutique. The dimensions are 18.5" wide by 11.75" high. The bottom is about 7" deep. The striped skull design is on the front, and the straight stripes continues down the bottom to the back in one full piece of fabric. The top has a full zipper and a snap flap to keep any bag contents secure. The handle, zipper tabs, zipper pull, and snap flap are hot pink. There is a cluster of decorative dangles that are removable, but contain a couple skulls in with the other elements. The lining is a tan plastic-like fabric that is sewn together with the outer Nylon fabric.

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment below telling us what you would carry inside of this bag. For example, I'd likely put in a small purse, some skull artwork, some art supplies, and probably some snacks.

CONTACT INFO: If you win, we need to contact you. 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, March 8, 2012.

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 bag is available to purchase from Paul's Boutique.

Sunday Simulacra - Version 6.40

Aubrey Thornock from Utah told us: "I found this skull today while eating breakfast in bed. My husband made crepes and I noticed this skull looking at me from my plate."

Ricky C says:

Don't think of them as crepes, think of them as really thin skullcakes.  Thank you for sharing this early morning riser with us.

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.

Scott's Saturday of Several Different Skulls

Scott Middlehurst has been here before with this symbolic illustration, and now he's back with a diverse set of new skulls in all different mediums.

Scott knows how to keep his creativity flowing by switching up his game(love the hobo nickel).  He's a prime example of how even one person can do so many different works of the same subject.  It's almost like some kind of theme for a skull art blog I know of.......  Thanks again, Scott!

Data Skull

Steven Rodrig of  PCB Creations in Newport News, VA sent us this data skull made
from recycled printed circuit boards and components.

Next Generation C says:

Dead Media at its best. It is amazing to think about that just 25 years ago these circuit boards would have been considered too precious or too expensive to throw away and now they end up in the landfill by the truck load.  Thank you for finding a second life for these by-products of our modern-life and also for sharing your work with us.

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a "Skeleton Office" Prize Pack from CyberINK Online

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated with your comments. Stay tuned for more great giveaways coming soon!

Don't be late for your meeting!  Remember that you only have until 11:59:59 Eastern Time TONIGHT to get entered to win a FREE "Skeleton Office" prize pack from CyberINK Online.

Here's your chance to win 1- 18"x24" poster, 1- coffee mug, and 1- mouse pad featuring the "Skeleton Office" design available from CyberINK Online.

[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+]

Don't worry if you don't win, you can always feel like a winner by picking up any of the awesomely cool skull designs for all of your gadget needs at CyberINK Online.  Thanks again, Jean!

Cuddly Skull

Mark Taylor's 9 year old daughter Hollee-Ann, from Luton, UK, made him this cuddly skull. He explained that she made it out of a bag of felt/fleece fabric, hand stitched it, and stuffed it with cotton wool.

I love seeing what kids create more than adults, because their vision and use of materials is so open and creative. My daughter also made a stuffed skull recently, so when I saw this, I instantly smiled. Sewing projects like these remind me of when I 1st started sewing as a young kid, but I never made anything as cool as a stuffed skull.

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a "Skeleton Office" Prize Pack from CyberINK Online

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated with your comments. Stay tuned for more great giveaways coming soon!

Don't be late for your meeting!  Remember that you only have until 11:59:59 Eastern Time Friday, March 1st to get entered to win a FREE "Skeleton Office" prize pack from CyberINK Online.

Here's your chance to win 1- 18"x24" poster, 1- coffee mug, and 1- mouse pad featuring the "Skeleton Office" design available from CyberINK Online.

[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+]

Don't worry if you don't win, you can always feel like a winner by picking up any of the awesomely cool skull designs for all of your gadget needs at CyberINK Online.  Thanks again, Jean!

Zofsallonika's skull

Self taught artist, Zofsallonika, hails from Thessaloniki, Greece and is here today with this intricate and colorful skull.

I can't decide if this reminds me more of a fingerprint or a skull with worms crawling on it but either way I still like the intensity in the patterns.  Thanks for submitting it, zofsallonika!

[CONTEST] Win a "Skeleton Office" Prize Pack from CyberINK Online

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated with your comments. Stay tuned for more great giveaways coming soon!

“Creativity always dies a quick death in rooms that house conference tables” is a quote from Bruce Herschensohn that appeared in the New York Times on April 2, 1975. Apparently Bruce never had the chance to witness this creative response from our newest sponsor, CyberINK Online.  These skeletons might look dead, but their vibrant colors and gestures will bring life to your office, especially when I tell you that this is a prize pack featuring the following 3 items: 

Colorful 18"x24" print

Comfy 4 finger coffee mug

Cushy mouse pad

"CyberINK is a woman-owned, 15-year-old company in the Chicago Metro Area that sells quirky skeleton-themed products to people, museums and book stores. Since 2006, CyberINK has also been an independent publishing company that publishes books on a variety of topics. Owner Jean Latz Griffin, former Chicago Tribune reporter, has certified geek credentials and is working on a novel of historical fiction that includes talking cats and shy owls."

PRIZE INFO: One "Skeleton Office" prize pack consisting of 1- 18"x24" poster print, 1- coffee mug, and 1- mouse pad, all featuring the "Skeleton Office" design.

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment stating what matter of business these skeletons might be discussing.  It could be anything from TPS reports to which stapler they like the best, the Swingline or the Boston.  Anything!

CONTACT INFO: If you win, we need to contact you. With your comment you must include your email address.  Entries are only valid with this information!  You can break it up to avoid spammers(i.e. skulladayfan AT skulladay dot com).

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 Time Friday, March 1st.

NUMBER OF WINNERS: One

PRIZE SHIPS: To skull lovers worldwide whether you work in an office or not.

IF YOU DON'T WIN: You can always get your own skeleton supplies from CyberINK Online, which also features tons of other skull and skeleton designs.  Thanks for sharing your office space with us, Jean!

Sunday Simulacra - Version 6.39

Somewhere in RVA Stacie Alvarado found this beautiful shell, and was kind enough to share it and this tongue twister, "Stacie sees skulls in shells by the seashore."

Try saying that 10 times fast. This first person who does will receive a renewed sense of confidence in their linguistic skills. Don't forget to share your hidden skull finds(and possible tongue twister) with us. Thanks for bringing us to the beach with you, Stacie!

Winged Skull

This "winged skull" illustration comes from Ryan Harris. A collage of geometric shapes patterned into a skull with some wicked headgear.

The first thing I thought of when I saw this in our inbox was a robotic style Mayan headdress.  The almost hypnotic symmetry draws you into a geometrical vortex of mathematical proportions.  Thanks for sharing your work, Ryan!  

Reflective Skull

Cat Bruce from Scotland showed off this skull badge [pin] made with buttons, felt and reflective fabric.

Safety C says:

What a great way to incorporate a little safety with fashion.  I dabbled a little with the reflective material way back HERE, but never thought of using it to be the main focus of the design perhaps I need to revisit this material again in the future.  Thank you for sharing your work with us.