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L.A.-based artist Misha has a way with geeky art. Using one of her favorite inspirations, video games, and mashing it together with some of the most iconic images from the Star Wars universe, Misha created a set of pop culture portraits which, she admits, have really grown on her. Created for the Harajuku-themed group show Sweet Streets, the Super Mario Star Wars paintings illustrate the sheer lengths at which geeks will go to illustrate their love for their culture. Misha... Continue reading

That’s what this world is lacking. Blind artists. No, I’m not talking people who would think are blind because of their awful color schemes. I’m talking straight up blind people. Don’t they have, like, a sixth (well, fifth for them) sense? The Touch Color device allows blind people to create their own colorful works of art, using braille and tactile sensations to allow the user to feel the color, rather than see it. The temperature of the 24 colors included... Continue reading

Call it what you will. A chipmunk, a prairie dog, a walrus. The point is that the damn thing is dramatic. And the drama has now been captured in a hand-painted work of fine art. The 11″ x 13″ print immortalizes the most famous rodent on the web. For around $39, you can add the Dramatic Chipmunk oil painting into your home’s cultural apex. And if you don’t have a cultural apex, it’s never too late to start one. Link... Continue reading

No one can deny the technical prowess of Apple’s dream gadget. But did you know that the iPhone can be used as a legitimate painting tool? Such is the case with artist Jorge Colombo. Check out these realistic (to an extent) sketches of New York City that he drew using the Brushes application on his iPhone. Grand Central? Check. New York pizza shop? Check. Iconic bridge? Check, check and check. Hit the jump to see more of Jorge’s work. How... Continue reading

The Mac Mini is a fantastic computer for day-to-day use or as a media center box for your TV. Problem is, that anodized aluminum finish can look dull sitting next to all your other gadgets surrounding your television. Spice it up a little with a paint job from Computer Choppers. For a whopping $200, they’ll gladly dye your Mac Mini in one of many color options the company offers. While it’s an expensive mod, costing a third of the computer’s... Continue reading

Anyone can waltz down to the local strip mall, pay $20 and get a set of fake, ugly acrylic nails slapped on their hands. But if you have class and skill, the right thing to do would be to paint on your own design. Take for instance Happylod3′s Legend of Zelda inspired fingernails. She painted the Triforce, the ocarina, the Master Sword, the symbol of the Sheikah and of course, a rupee. I think the results look great and am... Continue reading

It can be quite difficult to find classic gaming consoles and games that predate the original Xbox. After all, the Nintendo Gamecube could be considered retro by today’s standards. Scratch that. The Gamecube was retro the moment it came out. If you’re in the market for some quality retro gaming, what better way to go than a painted SNES. The one shown above pays homage to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. For 149.99 this custom painted... Continue reading

Straight Up Chess makes gaming and chess boards. Nothing new there, aside from the fact that these games are designed to be played on a vertical surface. Mount the board to your wall and casually play a game with your roommate. You have to take a piss, you make a move. Cooking dinner, make a move. Grabbing a condom from the sofa cushion, make a move. It’s quite elementary, my friends. Link [via]

Glass can be arranged in many ways and while it can look beautiful on its own, adding etchings or coloring can really bring a unique feel to your home. Instead of spending a small fortune on having glass etched professionally or buying expensive tools, you can easily create your own designs with some painter’s tape and other tools. If you’re aiming to use this procedure on your door, windows or any glass that lets in natural light, keep in mind... Continue reading