Month: July 2010

Jim’s giant dip pen project

Jim’s giant dip pen project

I’ve been a fan of Jim Woodring and his psychedelic, surrealist art for decades. You always get the distinct impression that Jim is up to something; that he has a whole special universe of weirdness and wonder swimming around inside his head. Now, thanks to a fundraising program set up through USA (United States Artists), […]

Cosmic Cooker Howtoon

Howtoons just released another great toon; this one lets your kids get in on the backyard BBQ action without starting any fires! The Cosmic Cooker Howtoon teaches kids about the physics of solar power, the geometry of parabolic reflectors, and the importance of a classic summer meal (I personally would also experiment with s’mores). The […]