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Smears, Swirls, and Sounds from Jack Vanzet

February 25, 2015 by capture-monger

Jack Vanzet is a triple threat artist, musical producer, and artistic director based outta Melbourne who is about to catch on fire (in a good way). Here’s a sampling of his art, and below it you’ll find a musical number he put together along with other goodies: You might notice the Chet Faker concert/tour poster at the end of the collection there – apparently Mr.Vanzet and Chet are chums and hang out and do cool shit together. So for fun, you’ll […]

Categories: Abstract, Art, Audio, Collage, Free Music, Graphic Design, Marbling, Paint, Painting, Posters, Psychedelica, Stellar Jams, Textures

Pixel Drips & Decay – Art from Giacomo Carmagnola

January 26, 2015 by capture-monger

Stumbling across a piece of Giacomo Carmagnola’s art over on Another Reader, it was a no-brainer to look further into his portfolio (Giacomo’s tumblr). Visually akin to a malfunctioning or broken screen/monitor, Giacomo’s work has a very digital and post-post-post-super-post modern aesthetic ;} . Here are some examples of his evocative distortions:

Categories: Abstract, Art, Drugs, Graphic Design, Psychedelica, Textures

The Stupendous Style of Isaac Hastings.

July 13, 2014 by capture-monger

The Utah Arts Festival took place a few weekends ago, & as usual it was pretty fetchin’ rad. In the coming week there will be a few posts on some of the favorites from the fest. To kick it off we have some newer work from Issac Hastings (having been featured a couple times on CapturingCapacity, you’ll find links to his other features below the gallery). Issac had a booth near the ‘street-art’ scene of the Library lawn, and was […]

Categories: Animals, Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Ink + Paper, Psychedelica, Skulls, Surreal

Miscellanea to Entertain Ya! (#8)

June 10, 2014 by capture-monger

The stream of stimuli that has flooded our lives due to the internet is dumbfounding; especially when you hold the modern flow in comparison with that of only 20 years ago. Debatably there are many positives and negatives, but it certainly can help to inspire. Here are some miscellaneous images pulled from the unending search for thought provoking visuals and fascinating artifacts of human culture. If you’re digging on these images / theme of Miscellanea, you just might want to […]

Categories: Abstract, Art, Chemistry, Collage, Comedy, Drugs, Graphic Design, High Speed Photography, Light, Marbling, Nature, Paint, Photography, Psychedelica, Sculpture, Skulls, Space, Surreal

Daft Punk Deux: Awesome Group Art Show inspired by Daft Punk.

June 9, 2014 by capture-monger

To say Daft Punk is legendary is an understatement. Having influenced and altered the musical landscape with their debut album ‘Homework’ all the way back in 1997, Daft Punk have become global cultural icons. To get on the Daft Punk frequency, tune yourself in to this classic monster of a track “Around the World” by clickin’ play below. This month (until the 24th of June), there is a fantastic group show focused on, and inspired by the musical powerhouse that […]

Categories: Abstract, Art, Funny, Graphic Design, Illustration, Ink + Paper, Modern Events, Paint, Painting, Parody, Posters, Psychedelica, Reclaimation, Skulls, Space, Stellar Jams

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Ear Delights by Nightmares on Wax

June 5, 2014 by capture-monger

George Evelyn (more commonly known as Nightmares on Wax (aka DJ EASE)) has been producing audio treats for a quarter-century now. Simply put: he is toooo legit, and he certainly ain’t about to quit. June 17th he’ll be dropping a box set of his favorite selections from the past 25 years (click here to view it on amazon), and it’s sure to please. From his latest relase back in 2013 here is a super feel good, laid-back jam, entitled “Be, […]

Categories: Audio, Community, Free Music, Graphic Design, Positive, Psychedelica, Stellar Jams, Surreal, Video

Andrew Archer’s Abnormal & Alluring Illustrations

May 26, 2014 by capture-monger

Straight outta Auckland (maybe? definitely New Zealand, but Auckland sounded most similar to Compton for a N.W.A reference) Andrew Archer is got some serious talent on the illustrating side of things. Traveling around the world and currently living in Melbrrrrnn, Ausland – Archer has varied influences and is (obviously) into the surreal. Be sure to peep his site here, and his tumblr here. via Juxtapoz After this is just some junky-ass ads. Please ignore them ;}

Categories: Abstract, Art, Funny, Graphic Design, Illustration, Posters, Psychedelica, Sports, Surreal

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Miscellanea to Entertain ya #7

May 26, 2014 by capture-monger

Hey-ooo! Heres a wee smattering of intrigues from the random images folder to provide some thought fodder for yawl -ENJURRR :} https://capturingcapacity.com/?s=Miscellanea+

Categories: Abstract, anti-capitalism, Art, Bicycles, Chemistry, Comedy, Funny, Graphic Design, Light, Lighting, Paint, Painting, Parody, Psychedelica, Quote, Reclaimation, Schumacher, Sculpture, Surreal, Textiles

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Screen Printed Brilliance of Brian Luong.

April 11, 2014 by capture-monger

To say Brian Luong is an adept print-maker would be a understatement. His hyper detailed silk-screen prints will create a draft in that ol’ mind of yurz :} . Just found out Brian has a brother by the name of Kevin – you’ll certainly be seeing another post centered on his work in the near future. Until then Stay Brassy.

Categories: Abstract, Art, Etching, Graphic Design, Illustration, Ink + Paper, Paint, Painting, Posters, Psychedelica, Skulls, Surreal, Textures, Woodblock

All-Star Group Art Show At the Corey Helford Gallery

April 5, 2014 by capture-monger

Last month at the Corey Helford Gallery in L.A., the POP-EYEconic group show took place. Focusing on the theme on tweaking Pop art Icons, the artists involved came up with some very comical submissions. Emo Boba Fett drinking a Bubble tea?! KLEVA. via Juxtapoz. Here is the Line up of artists: POP-EYECONIC GROUP SHOW Chris Anthony, Carlos Ramos, Ron English, Shag (Josh Agle), Korin Faught, Natalia Fabia, KINSEY , Lola , Luke Chueh, Sarah Folkman, Joey Remmers, Paul Frank, David […]

Categories: Abstract, Adbusters, Art, Books, Collage, Community, Drugs, Funny, Graphic Design, Illustration, Ink + Paper, Paint, Painting, Parody, Posters, Psychedelica, Reclaimation, Sculpture, Skulls

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Category Archives: Psychedelica

Smears, Swirls, and Sounds from Jack Vanzet

Pixel Drips & Decay – Art from Giacomo Carmagnola

The Stupendous Style of Isaac Hastings.

Miscellanea to Entertain Ya! (#8)

Daft Punk Deux: Awesome Group Art Show inspired by Daft Punk.

Ear Delights by Nightmares on Wax

Andrew Archer’s Abnormal & Alluring Illustrations

Miscellanea to Entertain ya #7

Screen Printed Brilliance of Brian Luong.

All-Star Group Art Show At the Corey Helford Gallery