Sunday, July 29, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Crabs & Lobsters
Ted Petok screen print, 1951, thanks to steveartist
Rambharos Jha, two silkscreens from Waterlife, by Tara Bokks
Billy Hayes, American lobster
Dahlov Ipcar, Lobsterman, 1962, thanks to My vintage book collection (in blog form)
Guido Scarabottolo, Bestiario Accidentale
Sebastiano Ranchetti, Think in Color
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Deco Distraction
First, a short update on Emma's health for you who have shown interest and concern:
sadly last week her belly became very swollen, and yesterday we went to the vet, who drained
over a liter of fluids. We were hoping that this would make her feel more comfortable,
but instead she looks more miserable than ever. While I am stuck at home with a lot
of spare time, waiting for the inevitable, I have to say that my web activities are
a very welcome pastime. So here goes today's selection of eye candy.
I haven't been able to locate much info on V. Elizabeth Cadie, except that she illustrated children's books
I know, that's not much at all, so if any of my readers is able contribute more data, I'll be grateful.
In the meanwhile, you may enjoy her lovely, funny, elegant and very colorful creatures and patterns.
In the meanwhile, you may enjoy her lovely, funny, elegant and very colorful creatures and patterns.
BonBon and BonBonette - the Story of Santa Claus's Younger Brother, 1924
The Cat Whose Whiskers Slipped and Other Stories, 1925
The Turtle Whose Snap Unfastened, 1927
Daddy Gander, 1928
This is supposed to be one of her most beautiful books,
but I couldn't find any decent reproductions of its pages on the web.
If I do, you'll be the first to know!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
La Sirena
If you've been following Animalarium for a while you might remember that I love mermaids,
especially in the Summer. Enjoy this latest selection, and if you want more,
Souichi Bandou, thanks to Escape Into Life
La Vie Parisienne, 1925, thanks to Jean M
Stig Lindberg, 1959, thanks to Shelley Davies
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Monsters & Riddles
This wildly inventive animated short was produced by the Armenian director
Robert Sahakyants in 1983. The story was inspired by The Talking Fish,
a fairytale written by the great Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumayan.
Discovered thanks to Your Daily Cartoon.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Spiral Living
Leo Lionni
Birmanian Folk Tales, E. Matveeva, M. Shevchenko, 1978, thanks to polny_shkaf
David Klein, thanks to Matt Hinrichs
Heinz Valk, illustration for children's poem book by Helvi Jurisson, thanks to 50 Watts
