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Easter Eggs & Behind the Scenes of 100 Mighty Dragons

Am I Doing This Right? • 491 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Book
  1. The book '100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli' has detailed and fun illustrations, including epic title pages with dragons relaxing on sun chairs and rock & roll dragons in New York.
  2. The process of creating the book involved adjustments and decisions, like changing a dragon from two-headed to one-headed for clarity and making tweaks to keep the content appropriate for readers.
  3. The illustrations in the book include interesting Easter eggs like dragons eating tacos and a reference to Shrek, adding layers of fun and creativity to the overall story.

Super Sundry, Vol. 3

Chartography • 157 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Charts Illustration Joy
  1. Data visualization talks emphasize importance of narrative and visual elements in making impactful charts.
  2. Illustrators showcase intricate and detailed works of art depicting Earth's geography and historical maps.
  3. Exploration of unique historical maps reveals the fascinating intersection of design, geography, and data.

Facing the Abyss

lettersonbeing • 216 implied HN points • 14 May 23
📚 Literature Poetry Authors Illustration
  1. The author shares a poem about uncharted territory and exploration.
  2. Consider becoming a paying subscriber to support the Letters on Being publication.
  3. The post also features recommendations like Abigail Ervin Penner's illustrations and a tribute to mothers.
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Fishtank: Twice the Punishment is Nice, by Sean Kilpatrick

Safety Propaganda • 157 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Poetry Writing Illustration
  1. Art imitates a transcendent principle that puts us back into communication with life.
  2. Fishtank challenges the current quality of art and aims to revenge against a decade of dissatisfaction.
  3. Hyde's work in "World Peace" and Fishtank pushes boundaries, warping metaphysical irony uniquely, introducing stakes to anti-comedy's structure.

Forté #8

SJF • 58 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Illustration Books Inspiration
  1. Discover new inspirations from music, animations, and books.
  2. Appreciate the value of mindfulness in reading at places like the British Library.
  3. Improve personal growth and writing skills by practicing the art of noticing small details in everyday life.

Guest Post: Baale and Mugudu

The Story Birds • 39 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Folktales Illustration Storytelling Photography Literature
  1. The story of Baale and Mugudu is a cautionary Tulu folktale about a brother and sister who turned into fish, emphasizing the consequences of breaking promises.
  2. In Tulunad, festivals like Keddasa are celebrated to honor Mother Earth and mark the blooming season with festivities.
  3. The tale highlights the importance of honoring traditions and following certain rules to lead a healthy and prosperous life.

Writing 'Teen Titans'

Animation Obsessive • 1 HN point • 26 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Character design Comics Visual storytelling Illustration
  1. Writing for children's TV animation requires a delicate balance between engaging kids without talking down to them and appealing to a broader audience.
  2. The 'Teen Titans' series focused on creating iconic and relatable characters that were easily understood by a young audience.
  3. The show's success stemmed from storytelling that dealt with real-world themes in a relatable way, aiming to resonate emotionally with viewers of all ages.

An Interview with Ian Fieggen, Shoelace Expert

Syntopikon • 11 HN points • 17 Apr 23
🪑 Design Illustration Web Design Graphics User Experience
  1. Ian Fieggen, known as 'Professor Shoelace,' has compiled extensive shoelace information in various formats for over two decades.
  2. Fieggen uses outdated tools like an old PC running Windows 8 and ancient graphics software to continue his work.
  3. Shoelaces, often underestimated, have led to creative solutions and improvements for different needs, like hiking or running.

A to Z of things

world spirit sock stack • 2 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration
  1. The author reflects on the lack of children's books they find exciting and wonders about children's taste.
  2. The author presents 'A to Z of things' as a way to introduce interesting concepts to children early on.
  3. The author humorously notes the child's fondness for a donkey in the book and encourages improving childhood experiences through curiosity.

Sketchbook: Abbey Pusz

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Digital Art Illustration Fine Art
  1. Sketchbook consists of eight vertical video art pieces capturing spiritual desires and radical political demands for a postcapitalist future.
  2. The works in Sketchbook were originally presented as Instagram stories and serve as digital inspiration for promotional purposes.
  3. The series includes a mix of artwork and promotional content for DoNotResearch.net or the artist's physical exhibitions.