Maths Doodles

Don't stop reading if you don't like maths! Everyone can appreciate these doodle games. I've tried some of them out and they're pretty fun! Have a go doodling these next time you're bored. For those who do like maths - the maths-y stuff is an added bonus ;) Check it out:

ARTIST: Motoi Yamamoto

This amazing artist uses salt to create intricate mazes in gallery spaces. His only tool is a simple "squeezy bottle" and nozzle filled with salt. His work was inspired by his sister's death. In Japan salt has an important part in ceremonies after a death and is a symbol of purity. The labyrinths can also be seen as a symbol for eternity. As time has gone on, Yamamoto has found that salt and nature have very strong ties so once the exhibitions are over he asks viewers to take a bit of his work away with them and deposit it in the sea or in their soil at home. http://www.motoi.biz/english/e_top/e_top.html

New Layout

Title pretty much explains it. Got bored of the old layout and realised it was pretty irrelevant since this blog doesn't have a lot to do with music! I made the header out of various photos that I've taken. What do you think about the new look? Any opinions?

PHOTOGRAPHER: James Mollison

I think Mollison has to be one of my favourite photographers. As I said before I love "people watching" and seeing what people are wearing and what their stories are. I think photographs of people are amazing because they are not just there to "look pretty" but also can reveal so much about a person. Mollison has done several photo series. My two favorites are "The Disciples" and "Where Children Sleep."
In the more humorous collection "The Disciples" Mollison takes photos of music fans at concerts and shows how fans copy their music heroes. http://www.jamesmollison.com/project.php?project_id=3&p=synop
(Oasis Fans)
In his photo series "Where Children Sleep" Mollison takes pictures for a cause as he explores childrens' rights and one of the most personal things for a kid - their bedroom. It's really interesting to see the differences between the areas not only due to wealth but also because of culture. For information visit the site above and to see more examples check out this link - fubiz.net%2f2011%2f03%2f03%2fwhere-children-sleep%2f#more-139347

I need a dollar baby

Check out these doodles on one dollar bills. Really imaginative drawings by two French designers - Ivan Duval and Jean Sebastien Ides. These two also have a company called ATYPYK which sells quirky products much like Fred & Fred. Google it for more information! http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/05/12/one-dollar-bill-art-by-atypyk/

Doodlers Anonymous

I'm a huge doodle fan and I think "doodle art" is really cool. To see what you come out with when you're not really focusing on what you are drawing can be quite interesting. Apparently different doodles have different meanings. I usually end up drawing cubes or patterns over and over again. What do you draw? Words and letter? Flowers? Deciphering doodles can be like deciphering dreams. Whether you think these meanings are true or not it's still quite fun to see if they match your personality! http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A256466

I also found this website with tons and tons of doodle art. Not your usual "scribbling on a note pad whilst on the phone" sort of doodles but still really "cool and artsy." http://www.doodlersanonymous.com/artists.php