DESTINATION: INTERNET

I park my browser many places on this world wide web, but few destinations do I love so dearly as these.  They are bound by child-like wonder and a great respect for the past, and I very much appreciate them for it. 

1.) Secret Fun Spot - Kirk Demarais and I seem to have everything possible in common.  So when his Film Family Portraits achieved internet cult status, I felt personally validated somehow.  Is that creepy?

2.) Inside A Black Apple – Blog of Emily Martin: artist, crafter, and all-around inspiration.   

3.) Strawberry Koi –Aya Smith’s whimsical fashion blog assembles the loveliest bits of imagery for your viewing pleasure.   I became acquainted with her quest for old-skool authenticity via the great Vintage hair styling tutorials on her Youtube channel.  

4.) A Journey Round My Skull – His assemblage of rare books with gorgeous/odd illustrations is truly awesome.  I found his work via the large-res scans housed on his Flickr.  If you’re in need of illustration or design inspiration, look no further!

5.) It Is The World That Made You Small – This seems rather biased as we are related, but Brock Davis is one of the finest conceptual artists I have had the privilege of knowing.  His playful pieces demonstrate a worldview that is all too rare in this jaded modern age.   He doesn’t have a blog of which I’m aware but I take regular inspiration from his Flickr.