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I recently came across Donohoe photo albums, and have since gone through all their photos with delight, and a bit of jealousy. Such beautiful photos, so many interesting places, and all so well presented! I am certainly a fan, I can say. Oh, and you could run a similar site too!

Three maiko named Takegawa (right, covering eyes), Tomeko (center, covering ears), and Satogiku (left, covering mouth), circa 1928. This photo has been posted several times on Reddit, but almost nothing else about it. Apparently these photos weren’t candid snapshots, but carefully choreographed studio sessions meant to highlight the charm and wit of the geisha apprentices. See some more examples to get a better idea of what I am talking about.

The Met, who keeps sending us expensive mail aiming to gain our support through a membership—which I am entertaining to get, actually—has expanded its collections by offering high definition 3D scans of many of their artifacts. Very, very cool! Hopefully that 3D collection will grow.

This person took a few photos on a blizzard in New York, and they look like something out of a game. I like them very much!

Figure 81 indicates the general character of the results that might be expected from practice with the pencil,—not from a few moments of playful practice, but from several hours of thoughtful study.

From the book “Design in Theory and Practice” (page 157), by Ernest Allen Batchelder. I find the “scribbles” fascinating.

Created in China, transported in pieces, and assembled on site at the Burning Man festival in 2018, this steel sculpture, “Desert Guard”, stood over 30’ tall. Assembling a multi-ton steel sculpture in the harsh desert environment required an intense, collaborative effort, and the piece became one of the standout art installations of that year’s event. It certainly looked impressive!

From the British Museum comes this lovely ink on paper drawing by Katsushika Hokusai. It is no secret that I love Hokusai’s art. More of his drawings can be seeing at this online exhibit.

The recent sale of a Hokusai’s “The Great Wave” print at a record price reminded me of my line in the queue (now for over 2 years) for one from Mokuhankan. My message when I signed up on their waiting list was, “I will wait just, please, don’t forget about me”, on 18 May 2023. Still waiting.

I am mesmerised and in love with this Shadertoy. I am sure there are others equally, if no better. This one is a keeper.

Rediscovering Picasso. The horrors of war as the artist decided to capture it.

The above depicts some famous wave, which is big—see the size of the boat in comparison. It is a woodblock print from a now superfamous person. Do you know the name (「富嶽三十六景　神奈川沖浪裏」) of the print without searching for it? How about the name of the artisan who made it?

“Zen begins with an understanding that human beings suffer, and it offers a solution to this suffering through recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and learning to live in a way that aligns with this truth.”

I am feeling a very strong urge to practice Zen Buddhism.

Totally hypnotised by this person’s creations. It is so easy to fall in love with their generative art, don’t you think?!

More of Yann Le Gall generative art is available at their Instagram. In Yoda’s speaking style, a fan I have become!

Because it is so very hot in here, and I also happen to adore Japanese woodblock prints, here it is “Snow at Miyajima”, by Tsuchiya Koitsu. Isn’t it lovely?!

Thank you Claud for introducing me to Luis Mendo great drawings, and illustrations. Make sure to browse Luis site; it truly is a joy!

Not only I don’t have the technical ability, I don’t have the artistic ability to come up with something like this. It is amazing what’s being accomplished within a single div!

Just as I am in love with the Japanese woodblock prints, I also love the simplicity and beauty of Japanese (and Chinese, and Korean) Sumi-e (ink wash painting).

This one above is a relatively big mural. If you look at a bigger, fuller, version (really big image!) you will see the strokes, made with a—probably huge—straw brush.

I am totally in love with Japanese woodblock prints. If it weren’t because my taste and Kim’s collide, I would have them framed around the house, and I would collect them.

I found Webgbcam while browsing Javier’s posts, and I am in love with it! The good thing about pixels is they stretch nicely, and they conceal. A lot! LOL.

As Javier says it (translating it from Spanish), “a website to take selfies in the traditional way: with a Game Boy Camera”.

➝ Via Javier.computer.

If only I had the state of mind that Hokusai had! For me these words come as the perfect example of optimism, and hope. Reading them makes me feel at ease.

“…until the age of 70, nothing I drew was worthy of notice. At 73 years I was somewhat able to fathom the growth of plants and trees, and the structure of birds, animals, insects and fish. Thus when I reach 80 years, I hope to have made increasing progress, and at 90 to see further into the underlying principles of things, so that at 100 years I will have achieved a divine state in my art, and at 110, every dot and every stroke will be as though alive. Those of you who live long enough, bear witness that these words of mine are not false.” — One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji.

➝ Via The British Museum.

These pair of scissors are, pretty much, all you will need in your kitchen. Build to last, they will sure be enjoyed during your life time, and passed down as inheritance. Truly an amazingly functional, long lasting, work of art.

Truly wishing, and seriously considering, to take on drawing/painting classes. Now the question is, will I find any free of charge?