Valentine's Statues

Ah, Valentine's Day....where even the statues are gettin' it on....

Drawing with Sand

This is a touch long, but amazing to watch. A Ukrainian woman won the equivalent of "America's Got Talent." Thanks to Dragon for sending the link.

P.O.D. - Vallotton

I got a print of this for Kaida to put up on her wall, but it's so pretty I thought I would post it here, too.

[At the risk of ruining the moment, who wants to pet the pussy?]

P.O.D. - Night Magic

As I was looking for a picture for the poem over on the home page. I ran into this one. It wasn't quite what I needed, but just too awesome not to share.

It's called Night, by Roman Velichko





I also ran into P.D. White, who had some great paintings I was not able to use, but totally wanted you to see.

Enjoy!

Pics that Didn't make the Cut

I wrote a column on a John Keats poem this morning. Initially it was a Hyperion-X, but when it got cut down to regular column, not only did the racy talk have to go, but some of the pictures. There is nothing pornographic about them, but they are erotic. I present them here (and if you're easily offended, don't look).

No way this Leonardo painting makes the regular column. Pretty sweet, though.


She looks so bored!


You go, Ancient Greeks!



Nothing really offensive about this one, but it's more of a "Gather Ye Rosebuds" kind of painting.


You see, I really respect these people. They can't wait until after the party. Hell, they can't even wait to get upstairs!





I have no idea what the hell is going on here.


The painting right above this one? It's a freaking basket of fruit by comparison. What the hell, man?

This was the last to get cut. I almost thought I could pass this water-maiden off as a Devon Maid.

ATLO #1 - Nick Brandt

I'm starting a brand new feature here on Monkey Barn, 'cuz you dudes need culture! I call it (drumroll, please):

ARTIST TO LUST OVER

or

ATLO

Much like the beloved Picture of the Day, Quote of the Day and Daily Lynx, the ATLO will be a periodically running segment to introduce you to artists you may have never heard from. I love the classics, of course, but my emphasis will be largely undiscovered artists. For each artist I will put up a couple of pictures, NOT IN AN ATTEMPT TO INFRINGE COPYRIGHT, BUT TO GET YOU TO VISIT THEIR SITES AND BUY (IF INTERESTED) THEIR ART.

The first Artist To Lust Over is Nick Brandt. Nick has studied Film and Painting, but it's his African Photography that blew me away. I don't know if it's because I lived there or my affinity for black and white, but I couldn't get over his photographs. Here are a couple.

"Lioness with Cub Feeding"

Several of Brandt's photographs show mothers and babies. While I feel very strongly that human babies are all ugly, animal babies are (almost) all cute. One of my favorites is the babboon baby. Make sure you see that one. (The elephant baby is to die for as well.)

"Windswept Lion"

There are several photographs of lions right before a storm. I love the power of the pictures, and how noble the animals as they brace for a fury even more powerful then they.



You need to visit the Young Gallery, which has several of his pictures on display, as well as details on how you can buy prints. I recommend it. How awesome a Holiday Gift would one of those babies make? (Pretty Freaking Awesome).

Perhaps more in your price range, Brandt has published a book of his work called On This Earth: Photographs from East Africa. The link goes to Amazon, where I notice you can save 35% off the hardcover price.

For the record, like all of the Artists I plan on featuring, no one approached or asked me to do it. I am starting this simply for the love of the artists' work, and in the hopes that you will discover them too. All the art belongs to the artist. (If you have an artist that should be featured, let me know and I'll consider putting them on the list.)

Make sure you Ooooh and Aaaaah over every photograph. You'll be the most popular person at work today. One more to whet your appetetite, a gorgeous photograph that almost cracks my heart:

"Elephant Cathedral"

Dragon's Tats

MONKEY BARN PRESENTS: TATTOO ART SHOW


I've always been facinated by tattoos but never had the nerve to get one.

My favourite tattoos are in black and grey tones with just a hint of colour.

I always thought that if I did get a tattoo, it would be a tiny one like this little lady bug.

I'd put it somewhere only my lover could see.

xo,

Dragon

Tattoo You...Music

MONKEY BARN PRESENTS: TATTOO ART SHOW

I used to want a tattoo more than anything. Now I can think of nothing in the world I want on this body, my very sacred temple. I moved on to no longer want a tattoo but to only get one if I needed it. The only thing I would even consider scaring (because kid yourself not this self infliction is scaring, but with ink and on most occasions style.) myself with is the song lyric "Soft spoken with a broken jaw Step outside but not to brawl Autumn's sweet we call it fall I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl". Which has lead me to bring you what type of tattoo I would consider, a musical one. one of symbols, or band art. So here are a few of my greatest liked tattoos. ;)

-Lost Goddess