Tag Archive: art


Paul Thornton stop-motion doodle

Doodling says a lot about who you are, apparently. If that’s true, Paul Alexander Thornton is clearly one clever chap.

Paul is an artist and pattern-designer with something of a flair for classic-looking work produced in a modern style with Biro and/or felt-tip pens. His work ranges from scrappy-looking illustrations to photo-realistic black and white drawings, sometimes with a few effective splashes of colour.

Either way, he will (in his own words) “make your eyes melt“. Check out more of Paul’s work on his website and his YouTube page.

Cure Leukemia Art Auction

Twitter isn’t just for passing time at work anymore; now if you have the money you can help save lives by tweeting. If you’re feeling flush and looking for some sweet art to deck out your home then check out the Cure Leukemia Art Auction. The lots are displayed and announced on the website on 20th May 2010; to bid simply Tweet @artauctionbham with your amount during the bidding period and do your bit to help find a cure for leukemia.

Hands-down the best use of social media I’ve seen all year.

Mark Ryden’s paintings are incredibly detailed, unusual (and quite often strange) portraits with an often classical look about them, until – in this instance – you realise the slightly creepy subject is in a dress made of meat.

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