Don's Tumblog

Nov 18

Chell, the heroine of the Portal series. So beautifully rendered by Sara aka Mwar on deviantART.

Chell, the heroine of the Portal series. So beautifully rendered by Sara aka Mwar on deviantART.

Mar 29

Sailing the gulf near Panama City, Florida (March 22, 2011).

Sailing the gulf near Panama City, Florida (March 22, 2011).

Feb 02

It’s so true. [via Buttersafe via OneManLeft]

It’s so true. [via Buttersafe via OneManLeft]

Jan 07

Viking Tryptich by Lee Cosgrove. They remind me of the ominous invaders in The Secret of Kells.

Viking Tryptich by Lee Cosgrove. They remind me of the ominous invaders in The Secret of Kells.

Dec 17

Star Wars posters by Olly Moss. I love how he used features of the landscapes to create features of the characters. [via briantweaver]

Star Wars posters by Olly Moss. I love how he used features of the landscapes to create features of the characters. [via briantweaver]

Jul 16

It’s not too late. People need potatoes. This Subnormality comic is entitled “The Scenic Route”. I’m currently at the step of the process where I’m looking for the garage door opener of the idea building. [via fossfor66]

It’s not too late. People need potatoes.

This Subnormality comic is entitled “The Scenic Route”. I’m currently at the step of the process where I’m looking for the garage door opener of the idea building. [via fossfor66]

Jul 15

FontShop’s typeface anatomy illustration.

FontShop’s typeface anatomy illustration.

Jun 26

by Glen Brogan

by Glen Brogan

May 24

So. Lost is over. I’m still mulling over how I feel about the way it ended, but the overall series was a great ride. This poster is by Eric Tan, who has made many, many awesome posters (check some of them out here).

So. Lost is over. I’m still mulling over how I feel about the way it ended, but the overall series was a great ride. This poster is by Eric Tan, who has made many, many awesome posters (check some of them out here).

May 18

I enjoy language, though I often find tactless grammer correction to be just as annoying as poor grammer itself. Still, I enjoyed this article, alot. [via Tested]

I enjoy language, though I often find tactless grammer correction to be just as annoying as poor grammer itself. Still, I enjoyed this article, alot. [via Tested]

May 17

“Most talent is hard work wrapped up in a romantic ideal.” — Frank Chimero

Apr 25

Jim Hance’s portrait of Calvin and Hobbes. I’ve posted a lot of Jim’s previous work and his blog kinda disappeared on me for awhile. Glad to have found him again: his home site, his Twitter, and his Facebook (which appears to be the best way to keep up with his new work).

Jim Hance’s portrait of Calvin and Hobbes. I’ve posted a lot of Jim’s previous work and his blog kinda disappeared on me for awhile. Glad to have found him again: his home site, his Twitter, and his Facebook (which appears to be the best way to keep up with his new work).

Apr 21

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“…there’s nothing here to discuss. You can if you want to, and people certainly do, but there’s no profit in it. Nobody’s going to hold their blade aloft at the end of this thing and found a kingdom. It’s just something to fill the hours.” — Jerry Holkins writing about a specific internet discussion; though it seems profoundly applicable to most discussions in general. [via Penny Arcade]

Mar 15

Satellites: A User's Manual -

A fascinating series of seven short documentaries regarding satellites. [via Brian Weaver]