Tattoo: May the Pizza be with You

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"May the Pizza be with You" by Melinasartdesign of Force Ink in Hanover, Germany

I can't help but think that if Han Solo’s blaster had shot slices of pizza, the Star Wars saga would’ve gone very differently.  At least Jabba would have been more amenable.

Crafts: Hyperion Riffle

Hyperion Riffle by Bekah Ewers

"Hyperion asks, what good is a gun that doesn't shoot where you point? Get a gun that's as accurate as you are!"  Check out this Borderlands-inspired riffle!  I'd love to see a Borderlands-themed line of Nerf toys.  I think they'd sell like hot cakes, but in the mean time, Bekah Ewers helps us imagine the possibilities.

Sci-Fi Round-Up: April 10, 2017

"Ghost in the Shell (2017) - Gynoid/Geisha" by Maciej Kuciara

Interviews

Brie Larson Talks About Becoming Captain Marvel
1988 Isaac Asimov talks about The Problems Our World Faces
Interview With Ben Galley
Interview With Cat Sparks, Author Of Lotus Blue

News

Can Elon Musk's New Venture Create Actual Human Machine Hybrids
Carrie Fisher Will Appear As Leia In Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Disney Seeks Patent For Child-Friendly Soft Robot
Every Marvel Cinematic Universe Project Currently In Development
Harry Potter Play Works Magic With 9 Wins At Olivier Awards
Marvel Releases Statement On Controversial X-Men Gold Art
A New Anthology Will Explore Every Inch of the Star Wars Universe

Link Round-Up: April 10, 2017

"Life" by Chue Yang (Chewiebaka)

How beautiful is this painting? Don't miss the work in process paintings.

An adorable picture book from author Kim Smith entitled The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird is available to pre-order now with shipping slated for August 29. You can check out more pics from the book on Entertainment Weekly.

Joining their mall-based brethren, it appears that there are enough abandoned “Toys R Us” stores to become a searchable topic on Flickr.

A Look at the Process Behind Ghost in the Shell's Vision of the Future

A new tourist attraction has appeared: Visit the largest 6-sided die in Lake Idaho!

New York artist Martin Wittfooth produces stunningly beautiful and detailed allegorical paintings featuring animals wandering through a post-apocalyptic world…The world humans have bequeathed these animals is choked with plastic, devastated by pollution, and illuminated by all-consuming fire. The one hope is a progression to a better more fruitful world through personal sacrifice and death. Animals snared in manmade tangles of telephone cords sprout flowers from their eyes; a dead wolf bursts with colorful blooms that nourish a hummingbird; a white horse is set on fire by deranged monkeys.

Remember that US vs. Japan giant robot duel? It's happening this August

When Pixels Collide is a brief recap of the pixel turf war played out on Reddit Place, a collaborative drawing space that allowed any user to place one pixel every few minutes. Surprisingly or not, the result was not just an awful combative mess.

Video: Ghost in the Shell Painting

"WATERCOLOR - Ghost in the Shell " by kelogsloops

[ Previously: Fan Art Round-Up: The Major (Ghost in the Shell) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 ]

"The painting process of a piece I did for the upcoming Ghost in the Shell film. This was a bit of a tough piece that required a lot of patience and experimentation of new techniques and processes, but it worked out pretty well I think. The film hits the theatres on March 30th, so I’m super excited to finally see it!"

Video: Ghost In The Shell Timelapse

"Ghost In The Shell Timelapse by Kim Jung Gi" by Super Ani

[ Previously: Fan Art Round-Up: The Major (Ghost in the Shell) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 ]

Honestly, I could watch Kim Jung Gi draw all damn day long. The process as nearly as beautiful as the result.

Video: Drawing Motoko Kusanagi

"Drawing Motoko Kusanagi (Dirty Coloring Ver.)" by Jérôme Grassi

[ Previously: Fan Art Round-Up: The Major (Ghost in the Shell) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 ]

Drawing Materials:

• Schoellershammer Manga Art Paper (A3 - 75g/m2)
• Faber-Castell Grip 1345 Mechanical Pencil (0.5 mm)
• Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens (Manga Black Set)
• Copic Multiliner Pens (Black)
• Copic Ciao Markers
• Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
• Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils
• Paper Stump
• Uni-Ball Signo Broad UM-153 Gel Pen (White)