Archive for Art
Your Kid’s Art = My Inspiration (part 1)
Send me your kid’s art and I will make something out of it! Or send me your own kid-inspired creation…
by Gianna, Age 3
Inspired This:
by Chris Collins
Curator
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Nonsense Thoughts Competition: Round 1
Here are the submissions from the first week of the Nonsense Thoughts Competition. Please vote and give feedback in the comments or email me your vote. ALSO – submit (or re-submit) for Round 2! Remember: winners will be published in the Nonsense Thoughts book.
Photoshop Tutorials by Gordon McBryde #1
Nonsense Society Member, Gordon McBryde, has made quite a name for himself as a photographer. He is one of our premiere members and would like to offer photoshop tutorials to the Nonsense Community. His style and vision is outstanding. Any aspiring photographer could benefit from getting in touch with Gordon. Contact him via gordonmcbryde@gmail.com for pricing and information.
Nonsense Art Competition + Get Published
The time has come. I am finally publishing my first book and inviting YOU, Nonsense Society, to be a part of it! Since the start of 2010 I have received a lot of hype around my ridiculous, Nonsense Thoughts. The crowds have spoken. “Chris, we want more! You need to publish a book or something!” Well, this fall I am publishing a book and holding a contest for 50 talented creatives to be a part of it!
The Award
The winners of this contest will be published in the first Nonsense Thoughts book ever! It will be available worldwide this fall!
- Your name and url will be included in the book with your artwork.
Photoshop Curve Download: Ember (FREE)
Photography is more than just taking a picture. Editing is key and curves are probably the best way to do it. Manipulating curves in photoshop without help can be quite intimidating, but no worries! This is a new series that provides resources for the aspiring artist/photographer. The following is a quick download that will immediately transform your photos. This curve can be applied to any photo for a slightly different effect. Feel free to play around with any of the Nonsense Society curves, learn, and try making your own. In fact! – send some of your curves to me and I might even share them with the world!
The Best Facebook Profile Pictures
I am constantly amazed by people’s Facebook profile pictures. I guess since I am friends with a lot of professional photographers and models, I might see more of this. Regardless, there is a certain art that goes into choosing a good profile picture. It can’t be too complicated, but it should definitely catch the eye. Here are some examples of kick-ass Facebook profile pics that inspire me. Hopefully the users don’t mind the shout-out.
Photoshop Curve Download: Savannah (FREE)
Photography is more than just taking a picture. Editing is key and curves are probably the best way to do it. Manipulating curves in photoshop without help can be quite intimidating, but no worries! This is a new series that provides resources for the aspiring artist/photographer. The following is a quick download that will immediately transform your photos. This curve can be applied to any photo for a slightly different effect. Feel free to play around with any of the Nonsense Society curves, learn, and try making your own. In fact! – send some of your curves to me and I might even share them with the world!
A Talk With Ashley Lebedev, Conceptual Photographer
Ashley Lebedev is unlike any photographer I know. Her style is unforgettable. She tells stories with her art and leaves viewers feeling like they have been kicked in the gut (or the heart). Just the kind of art I like. I was fortunate enough to interview Ashley, and publish some of her work on the Nonsense Society website. Please enjoy.
We Love Your Creativity #5
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! Instant Inspiration is a series that recognizes some of the best creativity and brilliance floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired me and will hopefully inspire you too.
We Love Your Creativity #4 – Design
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! Instant Inspiration is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on The Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
Today’s inspiration: Design!
The internet is the best way to get inspired for a design project, so here you go!
We Love Your Creativity #3
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! This is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on The Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
We Love Your Creativity #2
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! This is a series that recognizes some of the best artists and work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on The Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
We Love Your Creativity #1
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! This is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on the Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
We Love Your Creativity #9 – Nudity
Naked photos immediately catch people’s interests. There’s sort of an element like you are doing something wrong. In general, people need to be more accepting and shouldn’t immediately classify a nude photography as vulgar and tasteless. Flaws are what make people interesting. When I see these photos it makes me respect the models. That’s why they are inspiring to me.
Compilation by:
Tessa Abrahams
LA/NYC Editor
You probably don’t want to look at this at work or with children (duh).
Photoshop Curve Download: Cool Boost (FREE)
Photography is more than just taking a picture. Editing is key and curves are probably the best way to do it. Manipulating curves in photoshop without help can be quite intimidating, but no worries! This is a new series that provides resources for the aspiring artist/photographer. The following is a quick download that will immediately transform your photos. This curve can be applied to any photo for a slightly different effect. Feel free to play around with any of the Nonsense Society curves, learn, and try making your own. In fact! – send some of your curves to me and I might even share them with the world!
Nonsense Thought 44
I guess there’s no going back now…
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Nonsense Thought 43
But he is loved, adored, idolized! (doesn’t mean shit)
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We Love Your Creativity #8 – Creepy
Today is my birthday. My gift to myself is a compilation of something I really like: creepy-ass photos. I live to feel things (and these mess me up inside). I hope they do the same for you.
Chris Collins
Curator
Young Artist Showcase: Natasha Sadikin (17, USA)
“Sometimes I feel like I can stand for eternity in front of an “awe-inspiring” photograph, and I hope that one day, a person will do that to my work too ^__^“
Natasha’s photography grabs me by the heart and drags me through the mud. Her compositions disturb and inspire me. At only 17, I encourage Natasha to take her skill and run with it. She has something special.
Chris Collins
Curator
Nonsense Thought 40
They are up to no good.
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Nonsense Thought 39
In general, I’d like to think I have control over my life (at least a little bit).
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Nonsense Thought 37
Someone get this kid a lawyer. These aliens are perverts.
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Nonsense Thought 36
and that’s why I watch them every day.
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Nonsense Thought 35
I just like when that happens, okay?
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Super Creative Animation by Mister Kama
Two really awesome animations. One featuring an escalator, one featuring a photocopy machine, and both featuring outstanding creativity. Love it.
Nonsense Thought 34
And that’s why he’s a racist…
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Nonsense Thought 33
Hey baby, why you keepin’ those genital warts all to yourself? Show me some love.
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Nonsense Thought 32
And you think guys are shallow?
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