DrawerGeeks. Really fun website where a group of artists all riff on the same idea twice a month. Especially enjoyed The Grim Reaper.
About MorrisonFilm
Hello, my name is Shawn. This is where I put things. This site has been active since 2002. A lot has changed since then but basically I'm still writing ridiculous articles about ridiculous things. You can also look at my Flickr photostream which is a lot of fun if you aren't blind.
This site uses Simplelog, a simple Ruby on Rails weblog application. I explain why I use it in this entry. This site is hosted by Dreamhost.
I've made 4 short films that are currently available online. I also host a semi-regular comedic podcast with Garrett Murray that has a 5 star rating on iTunes!
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Stephen Wiltshire draws Rome from memory
The most fascinating part of this is when I wonder whether everyone sees the way this guy sees, whether we all remember as many specific details, if they’re tucked away somewhere in our heads but just don’t have access to it. And if we did have access to all that information all at once whether we’d be a bit less functional in other parts of our lives as well.
On the other hand, his rendering seemed to be 90% accurate 10% fabricated whereas most average humans probably draw 90% fill-in-the-blank, 10% accurate. This is usually caused by not truly looking at what you are drawing. Making assumptions instead of seeing. Maybe the real miracle of Stephen Wiltshire’s art is that he actually trusts his eyes more and doesn’t block it with preconceived notions.