Chart of Missions to Mars

Image: Bryan Christie Illustrator Bryan Christie specializes in transforming “complex ideas into compelling images”, especially scientific or technological ideas. One of his recent works is this chart of the human exploration of Mars, organized by country, date, type, and successfulness. Click the link for a larger view. Link via Fast Company | Artist’s Website

American Gothic Parodies

Image: McGlinch American Gothic Parodies is a compendium of images based on Grant Wood’s iconic painting “American Gothic.” It was assembled by an illustrator named McGlinch from his grandmother’s collection. That’s all of the information that I can find about him, other than that he is a contributor a blog called Bad Spock Drawings , which is also a hoot. Link via J-Walk Blog | Collector’s Blog | About American Gothic

Nintendo women sent back to the 80’s

It was a long time coming, but the three big women in the Nintendo world have finally embraced their roots. In a sort of 80’s bad girl mash up, illustrator Assim Heetun brings the heroines back to a place that they haven’t been for awhile. Make sure to check out Peach’s tattoos and the art on Samus’ logo. Very nice touches. I’m about ready to break out the sleeveless jean jacket and Ray Bans, if only I weren’t a little terrified of the trio. I would love to see more artwork like this, perhap

Free printable bookplates

Via Jess at How About Orange : Free printable bookplates , perfect for children, from illustrator Helen Dardick at orange you lucky! Orange we indeed . Many thanks to Helen and Jess. * * * Other free printable bookplates I’ve come across in the past few years: Thrifty crafter and graphic designer doe-c-doe lets you download a beautiful design Free printable bookplates from Anne Fine’s nifty website (which I first mentioned in a post celebrating international liter