the art of akihito takuma

The art of japanese artist Akihito Takuma, Lines of Flight series.

"Following a year in Europe studying painting, I noticed how hard it was for paint to dry in Japan because of the high humidity. This made me more conscious of the environmental differences between the two places, and inspired me to make this work. Before the paint had dried, from top to bottom. Then I chose a landscape with a perspective that made the horizon seem as if it continued forever. It is my hope that in this work, order will be maintained but at the same time superseded, and the instant that a dynamic, positive and free form of energy is released might be expressed." 

Visit Takuma's website here

acey harper photography - the acrobat sublime

This series of work by photographer Acey Harper places acrobats in the most unimaginable and surreal positions in the most improbable of places - against the background of nature or the busy streets of New York.

These amazing human beings have been immortalised in Harper's book (Private Acts) The Acrobat Sublime through a series of intense, emotional images of the human body defying the laws of gravity.

Brace yourself, as you are in for a photographic treat!

::image source::
all images by Acey Harper - find Harper on facebook {here}

surround yourself with...{a promo too!}

:: poster by Zyanya Lorenzo on society6 ::

I found this amazing and uplifting poster by artist Zyanya Lorenzo on society6...with a great promo to all our readers:
FREE Shipping on Zyanya Lorenzo's products until August 11, 2013, worldwide!
For the promo, click the link {HERE}

Isn't it great? Thank you Zyanya!!

Have a super great day!

Pippa, xoxo

bad weather :: people on a rainy day

What more refreshing to share with you today {as it is, an extremely hot day in Portugal!} but a photographic project entitled as 'bad weather'?

Photographer, Danny Santos, compiles images of people on a rainy day in his 'Shooting Strangers' mission.

Rain always provokes the most interesting and out of the ordinary situations, especially when it comes unannounced. People's reactions to sudden rainfall are very diverse: some get annoyed, and there are others who welcome it with a smile and take that moment as a blessing of being alive; some bring out their umbrellas whilst others simply let themselves get wet.

I found these images very fun and some even somewhat moving. Nonetheless, check them for yourself...it is an inspiring piece of work!

You can visit Danny Santos' website and follow all his work on his fanpage, too.

xoxo, Pippa

baby in great {photoshop} adventures

Swedish photographer Emil Nystrom has had the idea of photographing his baby girl, Signhild, in a very clever and super-fun series using Photoshop - putting her in the most daring situations and adventures.

Signhild will grow up to have one of the most original childhood photo albuns ever.

Take a look for yourself - I promise, it's impossible not to smile!

Check Emil's website for more of his work and also his facebook fanpage.

xoxo, Pippa

in love with...sonja wimmer {illustrations}

I have been  swiftly falling in love with the adorable illustrations of Sonja Wimmer.
Take a look and let them take you somewhere wonderful!

"The sky can be full of kites, I think to myself.

But it can also be full of dreams..."

 

 

::image source:: Sonja Wimmer website

 

::quote:: 'Sky of Afghanistan'

murals by agostino iacurci

I stumbled upon the amazing murals by Agostino Iacurci on Pinterest {via Deborah Beau}.

I thought they were incredible...and worth sharing with you. Hope you agree!

Aren't they so amazing?
You can see all of these and many more of Agostino's artwork and murals on his website {here}.

::image source:: Agostino Iacurci website