10 Gunslinging Outlaws of the American Wild West History The American Wild West includes the history, folklore, people, and events of the mid-1800s to the beginning of the 20th century (though some people date it up to the 1920s). During this time of expansion from coast to coast, many people rose to fame through their exciting (and often illegal) lives. We still remember these men and women today and this list looks at ten of the most fascinating and memorable. William “Curly Bill” Brocius c. 1845-March 24, 1882 “Curly Bill” was so-called because of his head of thick, curly black hair. Sam Bass July 21, 1851- July 21, 1878 Sam Bass started out an honest man. Belle Starr February 5, 1848 – February 3, 1889 Myra Maybelle Shirley was born in Carthage, Missouri. Thomas Coleman Younger January 15, 1844 – March 21, 1916 Cole Younger’s life was forever changed when his father was murdered by Union Captain Walley. James B. October 25, 1861 – April 19, 1909 The Sundance Kid 1867 – 6 November 1908? Butch Cassidy 13 April 1866 – circa November 1908
LEGO Art by Nathan Sawaya Nathan Sawaya, a 36-year-old former lawyer has stunned the world with his incredible LEGO artworks. If giving up a successful career in law that paid a six figure salary, to follow a childhood dream doesn’t spell passion, then I don’t know what does. That’s exactly what Nathan Sawaya did, but he managed to build himself another career brick by brick and now he sells his LEGO masterpieces for thousands of dollars. Right now, Nathan has an inventory of 1.5 million LEGO bricks to use on his sculptures, at his New York studio and says his largest artwork was made up of about half-a-million bricks. His LEGO works are now as valuable as they are beautiful, selling for more than $10,000 each. After posting his early work on the internet, Nathan Sawaya started getting orders for his art and realized the huge potential of his work. This isn’t the first time Nathan Sawaya’s work has been featured on Oddity Central, we posted some photos of his amazing LEGO cello, a while back. via Telegraph.co.uk
Wow Wow!!! How Awesome is This! Randall Boni - Wildlife Sculptur Checked out his website and it looks like he's been doing this stuff since the '80's. THE DAILY MONSTER: How are you? I'm glad you're here. As always, the Daily Monsters are restless, and they've been waiting for your visit. Here is a very special 7th Anniversary Monster to get you started: Here's what you'll find on the site: Click here to check out all the Daily Monster video clips, and the brilliant stories about each creature by viewers from all over the world. You can also check out this trailer for the amazing documentary Lynda.com recently made about me and the Monsters: You can watch the whole thing on their site at this link. But wait... there's more! Click here if you feel like drawing a few monsters of your own. It's scary stuff! Or click here if you'd like to help me build the World's Tallest Monster! The first 100 monsters are also available as a book/DVD. It's a nifty little item, and a labor of love. (Make sure to keep an eye on the cover monster!) Finally, if you like, you can take a look at my online store if you feel like ordering limited edition monster prints and 344design goodies.
How to Make a Badass WordPress Logo -- 3nhanced.com - Imagine, D tagged Photoshop by Jon I was in a store the other day and walked by a sign with a logo that had an amazing shiny/metallic look to it. So, I whipped out my cellphone and took a picture of it. I spent a while trying to recreate the look but came up with something a little different. I applied that look to a WordPress Logo. Step 1 Before I start pretty much any Photoshop project, I drop a couple of guides on the canvas. Create a new layer and name it something like ‘Circle’.With the ellipse tool [U], draw a circle. With the ‘Circle’ layer and the ellipse tool still selected, choose ’subtract from the shape layer’ or [-]. Step 2 Double click on the ‘Circle’ layer to add a gradient overlay. There is nothing scientific here. Step 3 Create a new layer and name it ‘Circle Top’. Give this circle a gradient. Step 4 Now to give this layer a bit of shine. Make sure you have the ‘Circle Top Shine’ layer selected and grab the gradient tool [G]. Step 5 Step 6 This is an easy step. Step 7 Step 8 Final Result
Sticker art Sticker art (also known as sticker bombing, sticker slapping, slap tagging, and sticker tagging) is a form of street art in which an image or message is publicly displayed using stickers. These stickers may promote a political agenda, comment on a policy or issue, or comprise a subcategory of Graffiti.[citation needed] Stickers can be placed anywhere accessible, with a much lower risk of apprehension by officials enforcing anti–vandalism laws. Sticker artists use a variety of label types, including inexpensively purchased and free stickers, such as the United States Postal Service's Label 228 or name tags. Artist Cristina Vanko refers to her "I am Coal" project as "smart vandalism Sticker artists often trade their work with each other in order to expand distribution. See also[edit] References[edit] Further reading[edit] IZASTIKUP:A Unique Collection of Stickers Compiled by Bo130, Microbo and The Don. External links[edit] Live New Orleans webcam with sticker art
V1 GALLERY artist artist Artist: Peter Funch view cv Hundreds of Tourist Photos Weaved into One (18 total) Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow Ready to embark on an adventure? Let's take a trip around the world. Got no cash? Switzerland-based Corinne Vionnet is our guide to the world's most famous landmarks, monuments millions have visited before. Look closely and you'll see dim shadows, vague silhouettes that aimlessly wander around. Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China Taj Mahal, India Mecca, Saudi Arabia La Alhambra, Granada Kinderdijk, Holland Stonehenge, England Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Acropolis of Athens, Greece Chichen Itza, Mexico Mount Fuji, Japan World Trade Center, New York Horseshoe Falls, Canada Coliseum in Rome, Italy Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany Eiffel Tower in Paris, France Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France Himeji Castle, Japan "This work is intrinsically linked to the people who took these pictures," Vionnet says. Corinne Vionnet's website
What's In Your Mail? From Deliver Magazine (Issue 24, Page 7), has a simple infographic that clearly breaks out what's in your average mail delivery in the U.S. The illustration is by Jude Buffum. Its available here as a PDF. Source: USPS® Household Diary Study: Mail Use and Attitudes, FY 2007 Dude Craft