Shell By The Sea

im not very good at

2009-08-05T13:17:00.000-07:00

keeping up with my blog thing. I tend to forget which is bad. I'm trying to get a new domain and new site up and running but its taking some time and i keep forgetting to post on this one. Sorry yall. Once i get everything sorted ill be sure to post.

On vacation

2009-06-27T12:33:00.000-07:00

Im on vacation so sorry for the lack of posts for the next couple weeks!

Just A Thought

2009-06-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

by Green Chair Press "Whats important in life is not the triumph but the struggle"

Architecture In Helsinki

2009-06-17T19:44:00.000-07:00

I kind of liked the single That Beep by Architecture In Helsinki until I saw the video. I really enjoy all their other tracks, albums, and videos but I was just speechless after watching this for some reason. Maybe it was the blue people..I don't know! Directed by Krozm.

Seneca Rising

2009-06-17T13:59:00.000-07:00

Seneca Rising

Burke

2009-06-17T13:41:00.000-07:00

When I came across Jesse Burke's photography I automatically loved the fact that it was so focused on the subject and the feeling that created.

Contreras

2009-06-16T12:32:00.000-07:00

Melissa Contreras' (aka Axel Honey) paintings are very girly and beautiful. She received her BA in Fine Art from UCLA and made a living as a graphic designer before pursuing her dream..painting.

Just A Thought

2009-06-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

by Kerry Lemon

Summerbirds in the Cellar

2009-06-16T11:32:00.000-07:00

This video for Wooden Lions by Summerbirds in the Cellar was illustrated and stop motion animated by the really cool animator/filmmaker Charles Pieper!

Tu Tu Blu

2009-06-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

Tu Tu Blu's Spring/Summer 09 collection Honey Caipirinha

Åkrans

2009-06-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Camilla Åkrans

Jimbot

2009-06-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

James (Jimbot) Demski Jr. works full-time as a T-Shirt designer, as well as a freelance artist/illustrator. His work is fun and full of crazy characters!

Just A Thought

2009-06-09T12:42:00.001-07:00

by Nicole Docimo

Eels

2009-06-09T11:45:00.000-07:00

On June 2nd, Mark Oliver Everett, aka E, aka Eels, released Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs of Desire
"I wanted to write a set of songs about desire. That dreadful, intense want that gets you into all sorts of situations that can change your life in big ways," says Everett.
Here is the video for 'Fresh Blood' off the new album.

Samantha Pleet

2009-05-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

Samantha Pleet, famous for her very cute rompers, jackets and chic day dresses. Her pieces are now best sellers at boutiques across the US. She has dressed indie bands such as Au Revoir Simone, Apache Beat, Grizzly Bear, Yeasayer, and Holy Hail. Her Fall 09 collection is amazing, just as every collection before has been. I want it all!

Corregan

2009-05-19T21:06:00.000-07:00

Audrey Corregan

Just A Thought

2009-05-19T20:45:00.000-07:00

by Erica Hundley

Delphic

2009-05-15T17:35:00.000-07:00

Delphic's video for Counterpoint. I recently fell deeply in love with this song and the video just makes me love it even more. Directed by Jean Demery.

Pretty Vacant

2009-05-13T17:46:00.000-07:00

Is the name of the new winter2009 collection by Stolen Girlfriends Club. I love every piece and every collection they've ever made.

Kobielski

2009-05-07T13:06:00.000-07:00

Maciek Kobielski

Fleet

2009-05-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

Adrian Fleet creates these quite interesting characters that make for a wonderful illustration.

Just A Thought

2009-05-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

By Ula

The Hours

2009-05-04T12:34:00.001-07:00

The Hours' new album See the Light is finally out and is just as amazing as anticipated. Every song is epic. The cover of their album was painted by famous artist Damien Hirst. Hirst also is helping them with the creative art direction of upcoming music videos.

The video for the first single, See The Light, features actress Sienna Miller and was directed by Mr. Tony Kaye.

Adam Kimmel

2009-05-04T11:24:00.000-07:00

Adam Kimmel was greatly inspired by the photographs and films of Gerard Malanga for his fall-winter09/10 collection.

Orhan

2009-05-03T18:48:00.000-07:00

I recently came across Yann Orhan's photography and I cant stop looking at it.

Grow

2009-05-03T18:29:00.000-07:00

Karin Grow is an amazing painter but also makes handmade jewelery, felt birds, fabric designs, and candles.

Just A Thought

2009-05-03T18:24:00.000-07:00

I know, you are shy. by Pescerosso

Marc Lee

2009-04-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

Sean Marc Lee's photography is so nice to look at. I wish he had more of his stuff up on his site but check out his flickr for more of his work.

Skirball

2009-04-10T19:42:00.000-07:00

Today i got a chance to go to the SkirBall Museum in LA. There were a lot of different exhibits but the two I liked the best were the Noah's Ark and ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books.

The ZAP! POW! BAM! exhibit featured comic books and the history of the comic books from 1938-1950. They had the original costumes worn by the best, and most well known, superheros. Also had fun things for kids such as costume changing in a phone booth and a little area for the kids to try and draw their own comics. I am a HUGE fan of comic book art and pop art which made this exhibit heaven for me. Learning about all the artists and how they came up with the stories was amazing.

The Noah's Ark exhibit was really neat. I went with some of my little cousins because it is kinda meant for kids, but either way I thought it was really cool. I bet you all know the story of Noah's Ark, and this was basically a couple rooms with a bunch of animals made out of recycled materials and everyday objects. The animals were amazing made from everything from forks to gloves, to bottle caps. Also you could touch and play, climb and mess with all the little animals and toys the have around the rooms. I for one, had a blast.

Peragine

2009-04-08T13:08:00.000-07:00

Rebecca Peragine does collages that are so simple but beautiful. She also alters everything from canvas and books, to furniture, and even report cards. Check out her Blog.

Just A Thought

2009-04-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

by Hijirik Design Studio

When I Grow Up

2009-04-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

I posted about Fever Ray a while back, and i've been obsessed with their song 'When I Grow Up' since I came accross them. Finally, they've released a video for it! Directed by Martin de Thurrah it features a girl(Karin Dreijer Andersson) who's dancing and singing by a pool, and then her magical powers start to make the water in the pool go crazy! I love it.

Kid Robot

2009-04-05T16:00:00.000-07:00

Kid Robot's spring/summer 09 collection is super cute.

Brown

2009-04-04T16:00:00.000-07:00

I really like the photography of Coley Brown, its really personal and gives you a kind of thought of how simple life is.

Sol

2009-04-04T14:39:00.000-07:00

Amy Sol's paintings are filled with exotic animals and places all done with a unique color palette. She grew up in Korea which made a little influence on her work along with folk art, manga, and modern design. All the little characters are quite cute.

Just A Thought

2009-04-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

by Jimmy and Nicole Chung(aka Urban Splendor)

Junior

2009-04-03T11:33:00.000-07:00

Royksopp's new album Junior just released, and I must say, I am not really that impressed by it. Ive like their old stuff forever now, and this isn't any better or worse. Id hoped they would do something that would make me say 'wow.' It is decent though, I really enjoy a couple songs. I think Miss It So Much ft Lykke Li is my favorite, lykke li's voice always seems to make a perfect song! If you like dance-driven pop I suggest you take a listen.

Click to Listen:
Royksopp-Happy Up Here
Royksopp-Miss It So Much ft lykke li

Dimepiece

2009-04-03T11:13:00.000-07:00

The Dimepiece spring 09 collection was recently released. I love how their lookbook is designed and set up. Those little mickey hats are so cute!

Griffith

2009-04-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Christopher Griffith does fashion, portrait, architecture, and still concept photography.

Binney

2009-04-02T15:09:00.000-07:00

Kendra Binney's paintings are beautiful and very detailed. The dull blues, grays, and greens give off a kind of gloomy feeling along with the characters eyes which look sort of sad.

Just A Thought

2009-04-02T14:55:00.000-07:00

By Chris Piascik

Hold Time

2009-04-02T14:34:00.000-07:00

M. Ward's newest release Hold Time is a masterpiece. If you are a music lover, you have to check out this record. Every song is amazing and composed wonderfully. I suggest you take a listen if you haven't already! I love it!

click to listen:
M. Ward-Oh Lonesome Me
M. Ward-Jailbird
M. Ward-Rave On

Via Snella

2009-04-01T12:14:00.000-07:00

The Spring/Summer 09 collection by Via Snella.

Fischer

2009-04-01T12:08:00.000-07:00

The photographs that David Fischer take all so amazing. His editorial works are some of my favorites.

Mårtensson

2009-03-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

Karin Mårtensson does freelance illustration and has been able to do commissions in diverse styles. Shes done street art in Berlin, and had her work published in books.

Just A Thought

2009-03-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

by Jessica Williams aka Paper Heart

I get tons of e-mails a day from you readers, that made me more and more motivated to get started up again. So I've decided to do so! I may not be posting as much a I used to, but I will still keep the posts coming for you weekly! I'm glad to be back cause I must say, I've missed finding beautiful art every day and sharing it with you. Enjoy once more.

Just Going to Take A Nap.

2009-02-27T01:54:00.000-08:00

Collage from a previous post in 11/08.
I'm shutting down for a while. I have been a little too busy with things lately and keep forgetting to update, I did scheduled posts for a while, but I even forget to do that now. I apologize. Its only for a bit till I can get things sorted and back on track. I'm not deleting any posts so that you can still go back and look at your favorite artist's web page and work. Much Love!

Ill wake soon!

Thompson

2009-02-13T14:35:00.000-08:00

Alexander Thompson's work has appeared in many magazines such as;I.D., Black Book, Mass Appeal, V, Paper, Time Out NY, Missbehave, Spin, Rolling Stone, Mao Magazine, Nylon, Blender & Inked Magazine.

Flores

2009-02-13T14:11:00.000-08:00

Sam Flores is known for his exotic characters and natural landscapes. He received popular recognition through clothing lines, skateboard designs, home decor pieces and a limited collection of vinyl toys. In 2007 he transformed Lab 101's Culver City gallery into a children's playroom of his imagination. With huge murals painted on the walls and custom toys and furniture.

Just A Thought

2009-02-13T14:06:00.000-08:00

I Heart Modern Art by SleepDreamPLay

Soule

2009-02-11T20:27:00.001-08:00

Damon Soule's work can be seen on urban vinyl, skateboards, apparel, and the streets of SanFran.

Filippa K

2009-02-11T19:19:00.000-08:00

Filippa K's Spring/Summer 2009 line is so adorable.
Spring/Summer 2009 Filippa K Fashion Show

I also love their Ease Collection which is a bunch of cute/comfortable wear.

Cooper

2009-02-10T15:01:00.000-08:00

Alika Cooper is a painter who's art can been seen in galleries all around the Bay area.

Just A Thought

2009-02-10T14:55:00.000-08:00

Self; Liar found in Jocelyn Meyer's photostream.

Prieto

2009-02-10T14:33:00.000-08:00

Pepa Prieto

Muth-King

2009-02-07T19:32:00.000-08:00

Tamara Muth-King takes wonderful photos of children.

Emma

2009-02-07T14:38:00.000-08:00

Tabitha Emma creates beautiful textile works and women's fashions.

RIP Page France

2009-02-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

The indie-folk rock band out of Baltimore has called it quits. They're were rumors of the bands breakup all through 2008 and finally a blog post on their Myspace page confirmed it early this year.

"To speak officially [of the split] hadn't seemed necessary. We're all still much involved in making music. It will all just happen inside different names. Once an idea has run it's course, one must move along."

The band released 3 albums; in 2005 they released Come, I'm A Lion; in 2006 they released Hello, Dear Wind; and in 2007 their last, and not as impressive as the first two, Page France And The Family Telephone.
Lead vocalist Michael Nau contributes his time to the band Cotton Jones Basket Ride.
Page France's music is cheery and feel-good and always a good listen.

MP3:Page France-Chariot
Mp3:Page France-Elephant
MP3:Page France-Jesus

Page France music video for song 'Jesus'

Just A Thought: Fortune cookie message

2009-02-06T14:10:00.000-08:00

found in tamaradulva's photostream.

Balivet

2009-02-06T13:53:00.000-08:00

Emily Balivet paints these kind of folklore/mythic goddesses'.

Most Official

2009-02-05T15:09:00.000-08:00

The new spring 2009 Married to the Mob collection is just as spunky and cute as ever!

Barton-Ballentine

2009-02-05T14:32:00.000-08:00

Winona Barton-Ballentine sings and plays guitar in a band called Childress, and also is a fantastic photographer.

Quincy

2009-02-03T12:33:00.000-08:00

Ryan Quincy is the lead animator on Comedy Central's South Park. His drawings are cute but they also are quite bizarre.

Just A Thought

2009-02-03T12:10:00.000-08:00

Don't Forget to Have A Good Time by Laurie Coyle

Noble Beast

2009-02-02T16:56:00.000-08:00

Id have to say that Andrew Birds newest release Noble Beast is one of the best of the year so far. It is full of his signature whistles and catchy lyrics, as always. He is currently on tour so look to see if he is coming to your city.
In 2007 his album Armchair Apocrypha was widely hailed as one of the best albums of the year.

MP3:Andrew Bird-Tenuousness
MP3:Andrew Bird-Anonanimal

Laine

2009-02-02T16:31:00.000-08:00

Laura Laine's illustrations are all based on the fashion side of things and they sure are beautiful.

Laurel Hill

2009-02-02T16:19:00.000-08:00

Laurel Hill makes the most beautiful handcrafted silver jewelry. Some of the brooches, bracelets, rings, and necklaces have little sayings on them that make them even better! She'll even make necklaces with your custom sayings. You can buy her stuff at her Etsy .

Pendaries

2009-02-02T15:16:00.000-08:00

Yann Pendaries is an amazing, French, professional photographer.

Dilka

2009-02-02T15:01:00.000-08:00

Dilka The Bear was a graphic designer then decided to become a full time artist.

Just A Thought

2009-01-29T12:16:00.000-08:00

It Takes Alot Of Work To Look This Cheap by Nay

Valentines By MJacobs

2009-01-29T11:38:00.000-08:00

I know that for Valentines day I don't really enjoy getting chocolate, I hate chocolate. I wouldn't mind though, getting a Marc Jacobs heart shaped compact or some 'Yes' 'No' heart shaped, leather, paperweights or ever some cut off pink or red gloves. All in the spirit of the hallmark holiday!

Peasant

2009-01-28T12:56:00.000-08:00

Peasant (aka Damien DeRose) came out with a new album, On The Ground, yesterday and its great! I suggest you go out and get a copy if you like indie/folk rock.

MP3:Peasant-The Wind
Mp3:Peasant-Rise Today
MP3:Peasant-Those Days

Brackeen

2009-01-28T12:43:00.000-08:00

Lindsay Brackeen's work is so creative. Each painting/collage she does is wonderful!

Walsh

2009-01-28T12:08:00.000-08:00

Hilary Walsh

Gerst

2009-01-28T11:53:00.001-08:00

Cole Gerst is an illustrator, animator, and designer, and also founder of Option G a visual communication company that creates the most beautiful illustrations and designs for posters, cd covers, skateboards, tee-shirts, and even music videos.
Here is a music video directed by Option G for The Submaries-You Me & Bourgeoisie.

Just A Thought

2009-01-28T11:44:00.000-08:00

Dance Into The Unknown Necklace by Lisa Hopkins

Jacobsen

2009-01-25T14:05:00.000-08:00

Ashley White Jacobsen

Passion Pit

2009-01-25T14:00:00.000-08:00

My current obsession. Passion Pit.
"The Chunk of Change EP was originally put together as a (belated) Valentine’s Day present to Angelakos’ girlfriend which then prompted him to give it out to friends and fellow students at Emerson College. Angelakos wrote and recorded the entire record by himself and it only hints at what is to come from this extremely talented perfectionist. The production of the recording - brief, sporadic, and explosive - worked towards the development of Angelakos’ signature euphoric and blissfully melancholic sound"

MP3:Passion Pit-Sleepyhead
MP3:Passion Pit-Better Things
Mp3:Passion Pit-Cuddle Fuddle

Laforet

2009-01-25T13:27:00.000-08:00

Vincent Laforet is a New York based commercial and editorial photographer, his approach to aerial photography has been singled out as one of the most unique and interpretive amongst photographers today.

Matou en Peluche

2009-01-25T12:48:00.000-08:00

Matou en Peluche is a company that designs cute little images on little posters and cards.

Just A Thought

2009-01-25T11:19:00.000-08:00

By Nick Morley.

Maier

2009-01-24T12:46:00.000-08:00

Its going to be bathing suit season here in Vegas soon. Here are some really cute ones made my German designer Tomas Maier. He doesn't have a website up yet but you can see his suits available at Colette.

Oeltjen

2009-01-24T12:36:00.000-08:00

Niels 'Nails' Oeltjen mostly paints but also designs graphics for other companies.

Flunk

2009-01-22T15:00:00.000-08:00

Flunk is a Norwegian electronic band consisting of producer Ulf Nygaard, guitarist Jo Bakke, drummer Erik Ruud, and vocalist Anja Oyen Vister. They have released 5 albums to date and are due to come out with another called, 'This Is What You Get', on May 25, 2009.

MP3:Flunk-Blind My Mind
MP3:Flunk-If We Kiss
MP3:Flunk-Everything Is Ending Here
downloads via zshare

Muller

2009-01-22T11:00:00.000-08:00

Everything that Michael Muller photographs comes out fantastic.

English

2009-01-22T10:30:00.000-08:00

Ron English is just 'WOW'. That all I can say when I look at his work. That, or I'm speechless. He is incredible.

Just A Thought

2009-01-22T10:00:00.000-08:00

Its A Boy Greeting by DryIconsI happen to have a new baby brother today. yay!

History

2009-01-20T17:26:00.000-08:00

Welcome Mr. President #44, Barack Obama.

Love Songs

2009-01-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

For the winter/holiday season Every Little Counts has released a line of really cute shirts called "Love Songs".

The Kooks Do Covers

2009-01-20T13:00:00.000-08:00

The Kooks are an amazing band in them selves but them redoing other great songs is better in my ears. They do an great cover of MGMT's-Kids but my 2 favorites are the Ace of Base and Coldplay ones.

MP3-The Kooks-Violet Hill(coldplay cover)
MP3-The Kooks-All That She Wants(ace of base cover)
downloads via zshare

Howalt

2009-01-20T12:21:00.000-08:00

Nicolai Howalt made a special edition book called Boxer, in 2003, witch features young Danish boys before and after a boxing match. It is quite good, a sense of spirit, emotion, expectation and energy characterize the photographs.

Taylor

2009-01-20T09:40:00.000-08:00

Johnny Taylor made a resolution New Years Eve 1992 to paint three paintings a day, and by 1993 he had begun exhibiting his work, and hasn't stopped since.

Just A Thought

2009-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Love Above All from Maartenj13

Derek Lam

2009-01-19T14:00:00.000-08:00

Derek Lam's Spring 2009 collection is full of beautiful dresses, pants, and blouses and there is even a couple trouser gowns.

First Aid Kit

2009-01-19T13:00:00.000-08:00

The Swedish duo,First Aid Kit, are sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg. Who are both very young. I got their CD a while back and I loved it. Their cover of Fleet Foxes'-Tiger Mountain Peasant Song is really good. I had an obsession with fleet foxes for a while so this cover is nice to hear.

MP3:First Aid Kit-Tiger Mountain Peasant Song(Fleet Foxes Cover)
MP3:First Aid Kit-You're Not Coming Home Tonight

Skelley

2009-01-19T12:01:00.000-08:00

Jen Skelley's art is so cute.

Klaffke

2009-01-19T09:00:00.000-08:00

Pamela Klaffke is a writer of nonfiction books about shopping and novels about trend spotters. She only uses expired film and analogue cameras for her photography, they aren't digitally altered at all.

Just A Thought

2009-01-19T06:34:00.000-08:00

Be Nice To Yourself by Laura George

Vena Cava

2009-01-18T14:34:00.000-08:00

I want every single item from Vena Cava's Fall/Winter 2009 collection. I can't wait till they come out with a new collection for this year

ThePaperApartment

2009-01-18T14:12:00.000-08:00

Keep up with the The Paper Apartment on their blog.