” The Lilypad, by Vincent Callebaut, is a concept for a completely self-sufficient floating city intended to provide shelter for future climate change refugees. The intent of the concept itself is laudable, but it is Callebaut’s phenomenal design that has captured our imagination. ” Read on… (via Inhabitat)

” The only time I feel alive is when I’m painting ” - Vincent Van Gogh

By Dutch designer Maarten Baas. Awesome! Love it!

Some really cool work from artist Adam Haynes based in Bend, OR. http://www.stickfort.com/

Can’t read the site for Money Origami International but if you want to see more, here’s the link. Also check out: Moneygami (previously-blogged) if you haven’t already.

‘ The scarf is made from machine-knit material. The dress is a combination of woven cotton jersey and hand-crocheted flowers. About two dozen bright white LEDs are embedded in each. Both pieces are interchangeable from battery power to wall power via an adapter. ‘

Designed by: Mary Huang

Great oil paintings from this SF-based artist: Fred Einaudi. So good.

I just got an email from our pal Julian James (previously-blogged) informing me that the first issue of his online PDF magazine NewSugar is out now. It’s filled with all sorts of images and interviews from artists like Steve Rack, Kate Copeland, Pit, Cale Ajioka and many more. Download it now.. it’s FREE!! Thank you Jules! Congratulations!!

You can’t handle a bigger logo!