Category Archives: Art

Alanis Morissette ~ Au Naturale Tour

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

I am going to throw in some pictures that I like because they are cool, make me laugh, and make me wonder, “What were they thinking?” I am guessing that Alanis did NOT recommend this shoot. 

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The Typewriter: Icon or just Art?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

As I explore the world of WordPress I keep seeing pictures of old typewriters, just a shot of some of the keys, or even antique typesetting pieces. I purchased an old typewriter last year off eBay to use as a … Continue reading →

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NSFW: Xmas Flowers

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Gandalfe

Another holiday picture from DOMAI.com that gets me in the spirit. I’ve decided to share some of my favs from Eolake’s world famous site. If it chases some readers away, then maybe it’s all for the good? In my old … Continue reading →

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NSFW ~ Photographer Emil Schildt

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Gandalfe

I discovered Emil’s work today by way of Eolake’s blog. Eolake is the owner of the world famous DOMAI site which features pictures of “joyful nudes of beautiful women”. It is one of the few such sites that I mention … Continue reading →

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Foto du Jour: The Piano

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Gandalfe

How can you not luv a melancholy picture like this. Found on Flickr.com, it is delightful. If this piano could tell stories, I would bet they would be interesting. 

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Saxophone, the Universal Method

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Gandalfe

Looking around the WordPress universe using the search word, “Sax”, I discovered Neal Ramsay’s Universal Method for Saxophone and this lovely piece of art. Very fanciful Neal.

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Lamps Made from Used Musical Instruments

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Gandalfe

Many of us are hard pressed to throw away our damaged and unplayable instruments. So what to do with say a sax that you spent so much time learning to voice correctly and play with some level of skill? Some … Continue reading →

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Metal Assemblage Light Sculptures

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Gandalfe

I find this kind of art fascinating with a dream-like quality. You have to luv that this stuff didn’t end up in landfills. About S. D. Kogan: “Eventually, my designs evolved as I started combining musical instruments with other recycled … Continue reading →

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Introducing Count Saxula, a vun and a two…

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Gandalfe

When I was a kid, I loved a puppet called Klinker who was modeled after a blond cocker spaniel. I delighted in telling stories with the help of “my little friend”. It was as fun for me as it was … Continue reading →

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Anime of Vintage Cartoons

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Gandalfe

Yup, that’s Charlie Brown updated for the 21st Century in the Anime style.

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