August 2009

Title: TAKE IT EASY!
Photograph by: Timothy Vanhonacker

What I Like About It: This photo is really cool and creative. It was taken at the salt flats in Bolivia. The story behind the phrase "TAKE IT EASY!" is really interesting. You can read it here. It just goes to show you that creativity and inspiration can come on a whim. You just have to take the opportunity to find it.

Title: Water fairy
Photograph by: Vitaly S. Alexius (alexiuss)

Notes from the Photographer: Highly experimental, fluid, high speed: 1/10'000th of a second photography.

The shot is taken in compete darkness, flash is what takes the photo- not the camera's shutter speed, but rather how fast the flash flashes.

What I Like About It: First of all, it is hard for me believe this is not a photo manipulation. It is so incredibly awe inspiring, creative, and well executed. That being said, just the concept of this photo is worthy enough for praise. Actually executing this photo, no matter how many takes is extraordinary. You must have patience, persistence, timing, and good luck to get the picture just right. The water perfectly forms wings, a necklace, and dress around the model. I don't no what else to say but wow.

Title: What Develops
Illustration by: Julian Callos

Notes from the Designer: I finally finished that giant painting I said I would do over the summer...except I kind of gave up on the giant version and instead opted to make a 24"x18" version. Hey, at least the illustration got done in some form...
Anyway, this piece is for the Otis Scholarship Benefit Auction. It's about dreams! Yay! See previous post for the sketch and more of my blabbering: http://juliancallos.blogspot.com/2008/06/sketch-for-big-summer-painting.html

What I Like About It: This is a pretty cool illustration where the boy's imagination can be seen through the Polaroid camera. There are many elements and stories within the image that develops from the camera. There are stories of adventure, love, fighting, and intrigue. You can tell all this even though there are no words here to explain it. It really is true that a picture can say a thousand words. How else could you tell so many stories from a single frame?

Title: Business Cards
Business Card Design by: The Glammer Education Institute of Hair Design

What I Like About It: The internet is full of unique and interesting business cards, but this one is one of the best I've seen so far. The thing is, not only do they feature some cool drawings, but they are also one of the most interactive and engaging business cards around. These cards allow you to create your own designs and haircuts, and when all is said and done, each card will end up being one of a kind. It is a very simplistic concept but very effective. Kudos Glammer Education Institute of Hair Design.

Title: 9th Anniversary Lottery
Drawing by: Pearleden

Notes from the Artist: This picture is dedicated for dA staff and everyone. Includes you.

deviantART will turn 9th year of existence on 7th August!
Lets in that day celebrate.. everyone dA has prepared magical contest, suprises and fun for you!

What I Like About It: The thing I like about Deviant Art is the dedication its members have to the community. This is just one example of that dedication. This Deviant not only created a wonder traditional drawing celebrating the ninth birthday of Deviant Art, but also gave away twenty prizes to people who favorited the image. Now about the drawing, I like the details within each of the creatures in this piece along with the great use of coloring and shadows. The also really like the style of the drawings in this piece. Overall, it's a great success for the artist and Deviant Art community.