My 5 Minutes Page

just give me 5 minutes ......

Getting a glimpse of the old Hollywood times. I must say that I miss the old times when they still shot movies at the studios in Hollywood. When MGM, Columbia and Warner Brother's were the big movie Producers and they created movie classics like: Gone with the wind, Psycho, Ben Hur, Wizard of Oz, High Noon and Casablanca. From the unforgettable black and white movies to the Technicolour movies. But maybe this is the reason that they remain glamarous in our minds....

My Oasis

www.idea-a-day.org

 

Wouldn't it be nice to have a Website or a link to 'bubbly' Websites like www.bubbly.org?

You could find everything about Ballons, Chewing gum, about bathing, personallity, drinks, ideas, colour, art, design, environment on this page

or

something like 'freak' www.freak.org You could get information and/or links about dancing, how to dress or not to dress, horror events, movies, character, appearance, music, style, art, envirnonment on them

or

'misplaced' www.misplaced.org which is related to find design, Items, Thoughts, dreams

or 

'recharged' www.getrecharged.org where you can find everything about why, how and where to relaxe and "recharge" pysically and mentally....

or

'Elan' www.get-elan.org which would be a website about power, energy. How to get it and what can help you. It will also show powerful Pictures or/and Elements

Well, this are just some thoughts but it would be nice to have them..................

Quirky websites

If you like quirky websites you should have a look to them:

1. http://www.beonlineb.com/
2. http://www.bio-bak.nl/
3. http://www.vectorpark.com/
4. http://www.donniedarkofilm.com
5. http://www.catsper1.com/

there is also this one:

http://www.simonpanrucker.com/beans.swf

Inspiring book

Graphic - Inside the Sketchbooks of the world's great Graphic Designers

(Steven Heller & Lita Talarico)

This book inspired me as I always wanted to see into a designers Sketchbook. And to see the creative working process of a successful designer and to get some guidelines. Guidelines on how to get from an initial idea into the real designing process. What would be appropriate to put into a sketchbook.? What does it need and what are the steps in the creative process. This book is visual and informative and full of influences.

A piece of Design

Summer encounter
I simply love this bracelet as I got it as a present from a friend of mine.

bracelet

I love about it:                   the shape as it is simple

                                       the colour silver 

                                       the material as it is light

                                       the design as it is variable to wear

                                       to have another accessory as a girl can't have enough 

                                       the thought of somebody makes you a present

                                       that somebody knows your likings

V&A

just a glimpse what you can see at the exhibition at the V& A:

 

exhibition about glass design

This railing is an example of great design. It is a beautiful piece of art and also functional. Glass as a material is very variable in his use; a piece of art by itself. It is fantastic and incredible what you can all do out of glass. It is not just a container for wine or any drinks we are having daily.

Go to the V&A Website to get more information:

 

www.vam.co.uk

Designers Part 1

Georgio Armani


This is one of my favourite Designers. His Biography and success speaks for itself. Even if I am not agreeing with some aspects of the fashion industry I am paying respect to somebody who achieved so much in his life and is so focused in his profession. You need to be born with a certain desire or otherwise you would'nt succeed in what you are doing. He is proofing that 'Elegance is never out'.

Georgia Armani is currently designing on his EA7 collection autum/winter 2011. This new Collection will offer ergonomic Garments with breathable, absorbent and water repellent qualities, in a choice of natural fibres and technical fabrics.

If you are interested in getting more information about this fantastic designer who is still under the 'top 10' designers of the world, please also look under following link:

www.armani.com

 http://www.infomat.com/whoswho/giorgioarmani.html

Wilhelm Busch Mühle

Max & Moritz

I spend my summer vacation back home in Germany. While I was there I accidently found this little treasure spot. Not far from where I grow up, is this lovely museum which is dedicated to the art and history of 'bread-making and baking'. The museum is placed next to the very famous Mill known from the stories about Max & Moritz; told by Wilhelm Busch. As I grew up with the Max & Moritz stories I had to go and see the original places where the writer invented these stories. Inside the museum you can see lots of equipment which were used in the past. There is lots of Information displayed and there is a lovely botanic garden with herbs and of course different types of wheat. You can see that the people dedicated lot of love into this historical museum.

And this was the last strike........

Designers Part 3

Kay and Gerda

Christian Birmingham

Illustrator

The Snow Queen

Christian Birmingham is an acclaimed british Illustrator. His technique and the way he is using coulours in his Illustrations, reminds me of the old Masters.

He has the ability to create Illustrations which are stunning and evocative at the same time. It seems like they are from another time.

Kay in the Snow Queen's Palace

Christian Birminham Illustrated many more Children Books and is still working as an Illustrator. These are just a tiny selection of his beautiful work. He got some work displayed at the Galleria Sant'Eufemia (Giudecca, Venice) exhibition. Follow the Weblink to see for yourself:

http://christianbirmingham.com/

Designers Part 2

A great Illustrator

Charles Santore

Charles Santore's work as an illustrator is celebrated and diverse. Not only has he illustrated for top advertising agencies and leading magazines, his artwork is also included in such distingished collections as the Museum of Art in New York, Brandywine River Museum in Pennsylvania, and the Free Library of Philadelphia. Since 1986 Santore added children's book illustration to his broad body of work, including his editions of such classics as Aesop's Fables, The Fox & The Rooster, The Little Mermaid and Snow White. Santore has received numerous awards and recognition for his artistic excellence, both for his past achievements in the magazine and advertising fields and for his children's books, such as the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, the prestigious Hamilton King Award, and the Alumni Award of the Philadelphia College of Art.

The Wizard of Oz

The little Mermaid

Charles Santore was born in Philadelphia in 1935. He attended the Museum School of Art (now the University of Arts), where he studied Illustration. After graduating in 1956 and serving in the Army he returned to Philadelphia and worked in a small art studio where he began freelancing and doing small spot drawings for art services and advertising agencies. Soon Santore began getting assignments from the N. W. Ayer Agency, the second largest agency in the world at the time. He first editorial assignment was for the old Saturday Evening Post headquartered in Philadelphia.

Snow White and the seven Dwarfs

Two of his illustrations are currently part of a traveling exhibition entitled "Myth, Magic and Mystery. One Hundred Years of American Children's Book Illustrations." His awards include next to the Hamilton King Award from the New York Society of Illustrators, a gold medal from the New York Society of Publication Designers, and an "Edgar" from the Mystery Writers of America.

At present Charles Santore is working on a new project: A new, illustrated version of Margery William's children classic "The Velveteen Rabbit." The anticipated publication date is 2013.

www.charlessantore.com

Architecture at the V&A

The Art of Architecture

The art of architecture is about how a building's shape, decoration, features and materials come together and form a "look" or style.

Trafalgar Square is one of the most famous Urban spaces in the world.
Trafalgar Square is the symbolic heart of London and of the british nation. It is the place from where distances to London are measured. It is the backdrop to public celebrations and demonstrations. Yet it was not designed or executed at one time. Insteadt the architectural features of the square have developed over several centuries.

around Trafalgar Square

Gothic

The Gothic style began in the great medieval cathedrals of France in the 1140s and lasted until about 1500.
Gothic churches were triumphs of engineering in stone. Their style was based on the pointed arch and rib vault. These elements spread the physical load of the high walls, which were often shored up on the outside with elaborate buttresses.

Their interiors were lit by large areas of stained glass


http://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/
http://www.cathedrale-reims.com/notre-dame-saint-jacques-reims/

Stained glass

Glass formed an essential part of Gothic churches. Builders and architects tried to leave as much space for windows as possible, until in some buildings the walls were almost entirely glass.
The windows formed enormous pictures. Their biblical and other subjects followed specific programmes and often matched the carved decoration. They also expressed the symbolic idea that 'God is Light'.

all text is a quote from the V&A

Glamour of the Gods

Hollywood Portraits

a sense of old glamour of the golden age of Hollywood

Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery

7 July - 23 October 2011

HOLLYWOOD ICONS

Vivien Leigh
htpp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivien_Leigh

silent movie star

Louise Brooks
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Brooks

The 'Love Goddess'

Rita Hayworth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Hayworth 

romantic leading man in the 50-60s

Rock Hudson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Hudson 

A relaxed Marilyn

Marilyn Monroe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe 

Typography

Jan Tschichold 1902-1974

The word can be very powerful when we use them 'right'. But it is not just about the 'words' in the designing or creating process. The key is the combining of different techniques, materials and the size. It is all depending on what the artists wants to express with his piece of design. It can be in black and white or in colour.

Jan Tschichold once said that: "Typography should not express anything on it's own, but that the purpose of typography, by it's very nature, is to convey information."  

Josef Müller-Brockmann

With Typography we are transmitting information, storing information and receiving information. But it is also a very beautiful designing tool.

The beauty of Typography

The combination of Image and Type is a powerful tool.

The use and combination of different materials, colours and languages are very convincing.

Dan Deans

Thomas Kettner

Thomas Kettner (Photographer)

I think that Thomas Kettner is a wonderful, inspiring, spirited and sensual photographer.

Girl in the water

 

When I saw this Picture it was kind of I am looking in a mirror. This Photo is expressing in a simple way lots of emotions, feelings, worries and hopes I can relate to.

It is the use of cold colours which makes the Image so real for me. It is the roughness and the danger which lies in the surrounding. The water is dangerous but also very comforting, freshening, wakening, healing and relaxing. The Water is also a very important living condition.

Laying in this position and having the eyes closed - having the bodyweight carried away by the water; trusting in it, feeling safe, relaxed and enjoying herself.

Living abroad and being on my own is like being the girl in the water. I am happy and enjoying my situation and the circumstances but it is very unstable. I dont have it under control as I would like it. I still don't know where the water will carry me to and if I will have the strength and stamina to withstand the rough sea. But for now I am enjoying my surrounding.

THE NEVERENDING STORY

Being part of the neverending story

XI - The Childlike Empress

...'you have returned from the Great Quest, Atreju.'
Atreju hung his head.
'Yes', he managed to say. After a short silence she went on: 'Your lovely cloak has turned gray. Your hair is gray and your skin is like stone. But all that will be as it was, or better. You will see.
Atreju felt as if a band had tightened around his throat. All he could do was nod his had Then he heard the sweet soft voice saying: 'You have carried out your mission...'
Were these words meant as a question? Atreju didn't know. He didn't dare look up to read the answer in her face. Slowly he reached for the golden amulet and removed the chain from his neck. Without raising his eyes, he held it out to the childlike Empress. He tried to kneel as messengers did in the stories and songs he had heard at home, but his wounded leg refused to do his bidding. He fell at the Childlike Empress's feet, and there he lay with his face to the floor.
She bent forward, picked up AURYN, and let the chain glide through her fingers. 'You have done well', she said, 'and I am pleased with you.' 'No!' cried Atreju almost savagely. 'It was all in vain. There's no hope. A long silence followed. Atreju buried his face in the crook of his elbow, and his whole body trembled. How would she react? With a cry of despair, a moan, words of bitter reproach or even anger? Atreju couldn't have said what he expected. Certainly not what he heard. Laughter. A soft, contented laugh. Atreju's thoughts were in a whirl, for a moment he thought she had gone mad. But that was not the laughter of madness. Then he heard her say: 'But you've brought him with you.'
Atreju looked up...


 written by Michael Ende