hcob halloween: Marie Larkin

Happy Halloween Everybody! Have fun trick-or-treating tonight! And also have fun browsing over 70 artworks on this aussie gal's awesome website http://www.marielarkin.com.au/
Ok, Halloween fact no.6: Halloween is one of the oldest celebrations in the world, dating back over 2000 years when the Celts lived in Britain and Ireland. So you thought Halloween was a commercial celebration made up to sell sugary rubbish? Well you were wrong!

hcob halloween: John Kenn

There's surely nothing more scary than these pen and ink monsters from John Kenn. And guess what's really awesome...they're drawn on post-it notes, pretty cool huh? Well this is one web adress worth visiting: http://johnkenn.blogspot.com/
Halloween fact no.5: "Witch" comes from the Saxon word wicca which means 'wise one'. Witches were thought to be wise enough to tell the future.

hcob halloween: Lauren Withrow

Yes, sorry guys another teenage photographer, but you have to admit, this 17 year old is more than good at it and when we saw her spooky Halloween shots we had to add her to our how to climb outside the box Halloween collection! So check it out man! http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurennicole81/
And as for halloween fact no.4: Bobbing for apples is thought to have originated from the roman harvest festival that honors Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees.

hcob halloween: M. Arthur Douglas Daley

Haha! Awesome! We like this tribute to the beloved Halloween, the texture is great. Here's the link to this freelance illustrators blog if anyones interested: http://shinypliers.blogspot.com/
Anyway here we are with halloween fact no.3: Jack o’ Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.

Juri Zaech

We're thinking we'd each like to have one of those on order made from our name, just imagine how cool it would be to ride around on one of those, no sorry, we meant imagine how much it would cost! Well we think this is some pretty awesome typography!

hcob halloween: Jeremy Messersmith

It's rare that we add music to the blog and we've noticed that is such a flaw, because people can gather so much inspiration to music right? So anyway, when we stumbled across this cute music video by Jeremy Messersmith, we were in love with its Halloween theme and decided it was perfect for our hcob Halloween special. Enjoy! And his website is here if you want it http://www.jeremymessersmith.com/
Halloween fact no. 2: The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human.

Alberto Cerriteno

OH yes! You should'a seen this coming! We tried to squeeze him in to the Halloween project we're supposed to be working (and currently only have one artist for) but his monsters were just a little to cute to make it, so we decided to add him to the blog anyway! Why? Because Alberto Cerriteno's illustrations are awesome, with their textures, patterns and colours galore, loving him! And yes you HAVE to visit the following link http://www.albertocerriteno.com/

Sarah Young

Why these dear little illustrations could only come from Sarah Young, so sweet, and those colours! Want more? Of course you do! Well no worries there we've got you the link http://jontutton.theartistsweb.co.uk/ or alternatively visit her blog http://sarahyoungart.blogspot.com/

hcob halloween: Dan Witz

That's right, we're getting ready for Halloween over here at the team, and what better a way to start than with Dan Witz?!? He's hitting Halloween with the best idea EVER! Wall prisoners! These realistically creepy images of people trapped behind grills and windows are hidden nearby busy roads, so
keep your eyes peeled. Oh and watch the video then visit his website at http://www.danwitz.com/



Plus we've decided to let you in on some Halloween facts made especially for those of you who think Halloween is just some stupid commercial celebration for selling sugary rubbish. So here we go fact no.1: Are you worried you may know a werewolf? Here's how to be sure: signs of a werewolf are a unibrow, hair palms, tattoos, and a long middle finger.

Leif Huron

Gorgeously detailed photography with wonderful colours and fantastic tones, it could only be the work of Leif Huron, who is currently located in Brooklyn. There is something so calming and peaceful about each of his photographs. So if you want the link to his website (we know you do!) it's right here: http://www.leifhuron.com/index.html

Zac Freeman

You gotta admit this guy has got buckets o' talent. His artwork is built from little bits of lego and buttons and little things like that! It's amazing, you only have to look at his website to see it! http://www.zacfreemanart.com/

We made it to 100! Keep it up people!

Noud van der Boer

Phenomenal paper folding from the dutch artist, Noud van der Boer. It is impossible to imagine how one might start to go about such a task. A visit to his flickr photstream, is compulsory! So if one would kindly click the link... http://www.flickr.com/photos/47021769@N06/
Don't worry we're not usually that posh!

Elif Sanem Karakoc

Intriguing photography over-flowing with visual emotions? It's called Elif Sanem Karakoc, the nineteen year-old who's full of photographic awesomeness! Her Flickr photostream is HIGHLY recommended so have a sneak peak at http://www.flickr.com/photos/elifkarakoc/

James Jean

Lovely pictures from the artist with a flaring imagination, James Jean. This award winning artist was born in Taiwan and currently lives in Los Angeles. For more of his wonderful work, visit www.jamesjean.com 

Nas Chompas

We say there is nothing like fun and quirky drawings. You could spend ages looking through them and wishing you had them printed on a T-shirt. You can just see the work of Nas Chompas in the 'mens section'. Great stuff.

Andrea Joseph

A passion for drawing is evident in these incredible detailed drawings by Andrea Joseph. They are cute as a button and the textural and tonal work is fantastic.

Linda Kim

Linda Kim's mysterious world of magical shades of blue, colourful geometric/geodesic rock/crystal formations and peaceful creatures is both whimsical and beautiful.

Duma

This Portuguese artist's work is very much influenced by photography, fashion and graphic designs, her bold and glamorous portraits however, are in fact paintings. See more of her work at http://www.dumaarte.com/index.html

Ken Wong

Gorgeous, colours and tones, really truly. We are finding ourselves a little lost for words these days. We are beginning to wonder if this blog really needs a personal, individual opinion as a caption on each picture...
Well everybody, we are a new blog out here on the net and we are discussing many things in our meetings, launching an art blog isn't always easy ya' know, especially when you have a team four disagreeing friends.

Lisa Evans (firefluff)

The most adorable things on this planet come from no other than Lisa Evans, otherwise known as firefluff. Surely there is nothing more cute than her fluffy little creatures.

Rachel Anilyse

The amazing blogger and publisher and illustrator and graphic designer herself! She has so much imagination and UAS is simply the best. You really do have to have a look at some of her stuff on flickr because her style is so varied you are only seeing a fraction of it with the pictures above.

Nazario Graziano

Interesting and thought provoking pieces, these could be interpreted so differently by each person. Don't they make you want to start collaging?

Georgia O'Keefe

Maybe a bit of an obvious example, but worthy of this blog just the same, Georgia O'Keefe's organic paintings are colourful, soft and so perfect.