Bot Skull

Industrial designer Jacob Stanton is creating some wonderful concept art of our favorite subject. This Bot Skull is just one of many industrious designs you'll find over at his site.

This cyborgenic cranium is captivating.  Like a well styled sports car, the bold look and clean lines create a streamlined skull made for the future.  Thanks for sharing you concept with us, Jacob!

Face Off Mashup: Ezra Goodwin and Sophia Margelos

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 Face Off mashup contains two submissions from Deyana Matt, an art teacher at Westfield Middle School, in Bloomingdale, IL. Her students did these in their art class, but she also submitted a few by people who are not students at the school. We love seeing how people like Deyana get other people involved in projects like this!

This one is by Ezra Goodwin, age 7.

This one is by Sophia Margelos, age 12.

FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy 

 May 31 - August 25, 2013 

 International Museum of Surgical Science 

 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

Face Off Mashup: Derrick Valentine and Casey Darre

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 Face Off mashup contains two submissions from Westfield Middle School, in Bloomingdale, IL. The students did these in their art class taught by Deyana Matt.

This one is by Derrick Valentine, age 13.

This one is by Casey Darre, age 12.

FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy 

 May 31 - August 25, 2013 

 International Museum of Surgical Science 

 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

Face Off Mashup: Dom Gattuso & Tom Buchholz

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 Face Off mashup contains two submissions from students at Westfield Middle School, in Bloomingdale, IL. The students did these in their art class taught by Deyana Matt.

 FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy

May 31 - August 25, 2013

International Museum of Surgical Science

1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

Face Off Mashup: Corrine Hoffman and Deyana Matt

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 Face Off mashup contains two submissions from Westfield Middle School, in Bloomingdale, IL. The students did these in their art class taught by Deyana Matt.

This one is by Corrine Hoffman, age 13.

This one is by art teacher, Deyana Matt, age 28.

FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy 

 May 31 - August 25, 2013 

 International Museum of Surgical Science 

 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

Sunday Simulacra - Version 7.6

Today's skulls were found in food form.

Darrell and Jamie Wells of St.Pete, Fl, found this Hot and spicy pickled skull. 

Noah Scalin found this skull in the eggs he was cooking for his wife.

Long time fan, Tom Adams found a skull lurking in his Wendy's Frosty.

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.

Flaming Skull (NO, these will never get old!)

Streaking across our Saturday is TW Brown with this recent skull sketch of two of my favorite things, skulls and flames!

The first thing that pops to mind is one particular cut of SLAYER's many, many kick ass tracks that mentions certain death "Screaming From The Sky ". I think you'll agree that this is quite the appropriate image. Thanks for sharing it, TW!

[BONUS] Deer Approved iPhone Skull Case

Marzi Pecen is a friend to deer, a small terry cloth Monkey, and Skull-A-Day. She bought one of Noah's 60. Flower Skull iPhone cases, and let the sweet Snowflake test it out.

This video proves the durability of this case.

For reference, this is what this case looks like...not being handled by a deer.

Happy Independence Day!

For you Americans, Happy Independence Day from Skull-A-Day! Have a safe and fun holiday!

66. Sparkler Skull

Face Off Mashup: Chloe Dwyer and Chris Goodwin

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 Face Off mashup contains two submissions from Westfield Middle School, in Bloomingdale, IL. The students did these in their art class taught by Deyana Matt.

This one is by Chloe Dwyer, age 13.

This one is by Chris Goodwin, age 31.

FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy 

May 31 - August 25, 2013 

International Museum of Surgical Science 

1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

Mosaic Sugar Skull Coaster Tile

This smiley stained glass skull coaster is from Faith Spicer-Jenkins in Kent, England. She created it from left over off cuts of her stained glass works. This skull is made from iridescent pink and green glass with dark blue and is 10cm Squared .

What a great way to recycle your scraps and turn them into something fun, festive, and functional.  I'm sure every drink is that much better when it gets to rest upon this brightly colored brain case.  Thanks for sharing your skull, Faith!

Face Off Mashup: Bailey Rezman & Brianna McAloon

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 Face Off mashup contains two submissions from students at Westfield Middle School, in Bloomingdale, IL. The students did these in their art class taught by Deyana Matt.

 FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy

May 31 - August 25, 2013

International Museum of Surgical Science

1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

Face Off Mashup: Ashwin and Amy

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 Face Off mashup contains two submissions from students at Westfield Middle School, in Bloomingdale, IL. The students did these in their art class taught by Deyana Matt.

This one is by Ashwin Saravanapandian, age 13.

This one is by Amy Xie, age 14.

FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy 

May 31 - August 25, 2013 

International Museum of Surgical Science 

1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

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........?

Cosmic Skull

Crystal Skull

Black Lagoon Cranium

Skull of Sasquatch

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!

[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+]

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.

FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy 

May 31 - August 25, 2013 

International Museum of Surgical Science 

1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

[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+]

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.

 

 FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day VS Street Anatomy

May 31 - August 25, 2013

International Museum of Surgical Science

1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL

[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!

What the sweater looks like alone.

What the sweater looks like on this model.

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.

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.