Wake Owl

Singer/songwriter Colyn Cameron More good acoustic, indie, snuggle in a blanket, background, happy go lucky, good feeling, put on while you contemplate life, take a nice stroll, chew on a piece of wheat, have a cup of coffee, shop at anthropologie, relaxing music :) You can listen to more of their songs on Soundcloud...

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Dr. Hawa Abdi

Introduction: Dr. Hawa Abdi, is one of the most amazing women alive. She is the first woman gynecologist in Somalia, she hands out free healthcare to 100,000s of refugees using her own money, she stares down the guns of Somali militants, and has been described as a mix between Rambo and Mother Teresa. A Short Story: It is May 5, 2011. 63 year old Dr. Hawa Abdi is working diligently aiding 100,000 sick, poverty afflicted, refugees on...

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Oscar Animated Short Films 2013

During the Oscars I am always curious about the animated short stories that were previewed. Before I would never be able to see them, but now we have Youtube and can compile the shorts together and can judge whether Paperman really deserves to win! The Longest Daycare - David Silverman About: Maggie's daycare adventure Adam and Dog - Minkyu Lee About: The first dog ever created in the garden of Eden Fresh Guacamole - PES About: Just...

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One Stroke Painting

As the brush is placed on the paper, the painter does not lift his hand until he reaches the end. The painting, scales and all, is completed in a single stroke. See how it is done! May the year of the snake bring you lots of lu...

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Movie Review - The Graduate (1967)

The Graduate is a benchmark in American cinema, not for the subject matter but for the approach and execution.  Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is a fresh graduate from college who returns back home to his parents, unsure about what comes next.  Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroff), an old family friend, coerces Ben to take her home during his graduation party which inevitably leads to an affair.  The situation becomes more complicated...

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DWNTWN

 Another new group that is surfacing is DWNTWN.  The lead female singer, Jamie Leffler, has a airy light voice that compliments their electronic-y sounds. It leaves you in a dream-like state that reminds me of the 80's, Postal Service, and a hint of Owl City. Recently, they have released a new music video. "Stood Me Up" Check it out! You can hear more of their music he...

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3D Photography Sculptures

Susy Oliveira takes hundreds, probably thousands, of pictures and pastes them together to create these video game-like sculptures.  Similar artist, Oliver Herring, does the same thing, but with a lot more detail. He takes pictures from all angles of his models and uses a polystyrene base and then plasters thousands of pictures to create these beautiful sculptures. ...

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Cat on two legs :)

This is pretty old, but I just recently discovered it and wanted to share! Enjoy :) Here is another one in case you want more!...

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Fill the World with Love

With the topic of love lingering from the weekend, I thought a love song would be a good start for this week. Here Kid President and Lennon & Maisy sing an adorable original love song! You may recognize these young talents from their viral Youtube videos! Lennon and Maisy (13 and 9 years old) first got famous from their cover of "Call you Girlfriend" in June 2012, which now has over 13 million views. The sisters/best friends grew...

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Movie Review - Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012)

Jiro Ono is renowned as the world's greatest sushi chef.  At the age of 85 years, he has no greater aspirations than the constant pursuit of assembling sashimi on rice wrapped in dried seaweed.  Yoshikazu, Jiro's eldest son, has been working under his father for decades and hopes to carry the reigns of the restaurant one day (he is currently 51 years old).  This documentary captures a lifestyle dedicated to one focus involving...

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Life's too short for the wrong job!

  Creative German advertising campaign designed by Jobs in To...

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Free Bacon?

Come by Downtown L.A. on Saturday, February 16, at 7 p.m. to enjoy bacon, art, live-music, drinks, and arcade games. Plus, our very own artist, Mark, will be displaying some of his art work! Details:                       All Ages. Cover is $6. "Bacon Social is a monthly celebration of art, food, music and culture held in burgeoning warehouse district of downtown LA. The event...

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Tic Tac Dispenser

So that's how you dispense a tic tac... Here's a video if it's still not clear! I learn something new everyd...

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Amazing Painting Created in a Minute and a Half

Click "read more" to watch video! video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo pla...

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