Alice’s Wonderland Illustrated

•February 7, 2010 • 1 Comment

Wonderland fever is upon us and I am starting to feel the magic!

With tickets already in hand for the March 5, 2010 opening of Tim Burton’s 3-D ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA, I can’t begin to express how excited I am to see this fantastical world re-imagined yet again.

Originally entitled “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and published in 1885, Lewis Carroll (his real name, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) authored a nonsensical fairy tale that transcends all others in wonderment…and inspired filmmakers, illustrators, designers, musicians and more with its unique and abstract story structure. ALICE IN WONDERLAND (as it is most frequently called) and its even stranger sibling sequel, THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, AND, WHAT ALICE FOUND THERE. It certainly inspires me!

Camille Rose Garcia's illustrated ALICE IN WONDERLAND

In my own adventuring down the rabbit hole that is the internet, I randomly came across this “making of” video from artist Camille Rose Garcia, talking about the new illustrated ALICE IN WONDERLAND book from HarperCollins Books. A fan of her goth-toon (yeah, I just made that up) artwork for many years, I am very excited to see this re-imagining of Alice’s Wonderland world through her eyes and paintbrush!

And I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention this AMAZING video featuring the super cool pop-up ALICE IN WONDERLAND book by Robert Sabuda (set to music from Hess is More). Another great, inspired work of art!

Oh, and have you SEEN the featurette for the TIM BURTON film yet? Well then, here you go!

Curiouser and curiouser!

Enjoy!

~Calliope

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Be Happy

•February 1, 2010 • 1 Comment

© Louis K. Meisel Gallery, Inc./CORBIS

…sometimes, we are just so moved by something that we are compelled to share it with others. I guess that is why I have this blog.

At any rate, I am sharing this wonderful little piece that was published in a January 2010 issue of People Magazine.

I loved it so much, I ripped it out and put it on my refrigerator. You should know, I never do that. It’s that great.

3 Ways to be Happier

University of California psychologist Sonja Lyumbomirsky offers a how-to for living more happily.

1. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY
Engage in physical activity, meditating, smiling and laughing.

2. REPLAY AND SAVOR LIFE’S JOYS
Pay close attention! That means taking delight in and going over life’s momentary pleasures, whether it’s by thinking, writing, drawing or sharing with another person.

3. LEARN TO FORGIVE
Keep a journal or write a letter in which you work on letting go of anger at or resentment of someone who has hurt or wronged you.

Image by © Andy Warhol Foundation/CORBIS


Enjoy!

~Calliope

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New Year’s POP – Gaga Palmer Madonna

•January 16, 2010 • 1 Comment

In honor of the new year and what I anticipate will be a fabulous year for music and art, I had to post this Amanda Palmer “kitchen ukulele blogsong” in homage to pop – as in music, fashion and art.

Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Palmer on her recent engagement to our beloved author, Mr. Neil Gaiman. I am certain that you will have articulate, witty and magically delicious offspring!! I couldn’t imagine a better match!

Cheers, dear readers!

~Calliope

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