Piano
Confession: I wish I could play piano and I love music that is all or contains piano. It makes my heart flutter! I tried to teach myself how to play when I was around 10 or 11, but I only played by ear…no sheet music. I don’t understand a single thing on sheet music. But I loved playing and still love listening. Here are a few favorites of mine for you to listen: Fiona Apple, Sullen Girl [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Nico Muhly, Quiet Music [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Bella’s Lullaby from the Twilight Soundtrack [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Saw Chip Kidd and all I got was…
I went to see Chip Kidd speak last night and all I got was… an entertaining experience! His presentation was funny, amusing, and inspirational. He didn’t boast about just how impressive his work is (and it is impressive), but he showed the work that was rejected and told the stories that went along with each project. It’s great that he can recall each of those moments and bring them together into a simple and effective presentation. And after the talk there was a long line of admirers who were feverish to meet him and to get his autograph. I had a book and a poster signed for my personal collection, and I grabbed some extra…
Stop Motion Save the Date!
Super super cute save the date for Surya & Nick, set to wed in July 2010. Save the date! 31 july 2010 from Kishi-Grover on Vimeo. Via Jonas Peterson (who will be shooting their wedding, he is amazing!)
Play-Doh Stop Motion
I love this commercial created using Play-Doh for American Express by National Television. They kick tail when it comes to motion work and I couldn’t resist sharing this one, a few screen shots in case the link doesn’t work.
Art & Copy
Art & Copy is screening near a city near you, and a city near me on Oct. 23. Are you going to go see it? Synopsis from the Art & Copy site: ART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time — people who’ve profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. Exploding forth from advertising’s “creative revolution” of the 1960s, these artists and writers all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work in a business more often associated with mediocrity or manipulation: George…
Melody Gardot
I have a girl crush. This girl is gorgeous and so is her music! Melody Gardot is a jazz musician from Philadelphia who tours throughout the nation, you can also purchase her music on iTunes. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Zid Zid Masks
With a 6-year old running around the house I couldn’t help but find these masks oh-so cute! Zid Zid Kids offers four different animal masks, and if you really want to go the extra mile they have capes too!
Dark Hair
It seems that blondes are taking a backseat to these dark lovelies on the celebritey scene. Especially those with dark hair and blue eyes, aren’t they gorgeous? I think it’s time to try a new hair color … Zooey Deschanel has to be my girl crush – she’s pretty, has a little bit of quirk to her and she also has an amazing singing voice. It grabbed me right away when she starred in Elf and sang ‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’ Now she sings under the name of She&Him … so cute. Katy Perry (above) Megan Fox (above)
Everything Creative
If you’re like me then you probably love all things creative. I love music, art, design and anything that moves or inspires me. I was happy to hear of a new podcast titled Everything Creative on the Mormon Channel thanks to the North Temple website. I subscribed through iTunes and I’m on my way!
Herb & Dorothy
HERB & DOROTHY Trailer from Herb & Dorothy on Vimeo. You don’t have to be a Rockefeller to collect art. This wonderful story is about Herb & Dorothy, a postal worker and a libararian who have proved that you don’t need to be a millionaire to be an art collector.
