Illustration Friday: Satellite

If I was to give this a different title it would be "Roughing It."

Papercuts Hurt Work Safely

I recently saw the movie "500 Days of Summer" and noticed this poster in the background, so I decided to recreate it to post one at my desk.

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The Gimlet Eye: Redoing Those 80's 'Do's

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Idea of the Day: Vampires Make a Lot of Sense An interesting idea to how the idea of vampires may have come around.

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Room for Debate: Should People Be Paid to Stay Healthy?

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Studying Engineering Before They Can Spell It

Illustration Friday: Trail

The word this week immediately reminded me of having a dog that is constantly trailing behind as you go about your business.

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The Risks of Parenting While Plugged In They both demand your attention, but who will you let win?

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How Much Would You Spend on a Sick Pet?

Ken Orvidas

While looking through the New York Times site today, an illustration caught my attention by a one Ken Orvidas. I went to his site and he has an impressive array of work. What strikes me the most, is thinking behind the illustrations, but his style is impressive as well, great use of textures. You can see more of his work here or check out his blog.

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50 Fancy Words I used this opportunity to draw some fun letters, although I admit it could have been fancier.

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Your Brain on Computers: Hooked on Gadgets, and Paying a Mental Price

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What Pets Can Teach Us About Marriage "Do you greet each other with excitement, overlook each other’s flaws and easily forgive bad behavior? If it’s your pet, the answer is probably yes. But your spouse? Probably not." It's an interesting idea.

Illustration Friday: Slither

Harold contemplated his monotone life as he stared at the fallen Skittles, just sitting there waiting to be devoured.

I heard a rumor that if you combine Skittles with snails and/or slugs they will change colors. Probably just a rumor. At any rate the word for the week reminded of that.

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Caffeine Addicts Get No Real Perk From Morning Cup

Out of Small Things

I decided for a wedding present I'd make something instead of buying, so I made this. It comes from the quote "out of small things proceedeth that which is great."

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Diner's Journal: Hey, Mr. Critic!