A better reality

January 31, 2009 8:29 PM

The world should have more interestingly shaped creatures.
posted by Brandon Blatcher (29 comments total)

These are really fucking cool.
posted by Caduceus at 8:41 PM on January 31, 2009

They are.
posted by Dumsnill at 8:43 PM on January 31, 2009

Dude, Russians know what's up. Really neat images, thank you!
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 8:55 PM on January 31, 2009

That was amazing, thank you.
posted by fshgrl at 9:12 PM on January 31, 2009

I love toxel.com
posted by not_on_display at 9:15 PM on January 31, 2009

Really?
posted by Doohickie at 9:29 PM on January 31, 2009

Yes, he does love them.
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 9:39 PM on January 31, 2009 [1 favorite]

Gosh, I wish I could read Russian and find out more about the stuff behind some of these.
posted by subbes at 9:43 PM on January 31, 2009

Actually, he got me. I actually adore toxel.com -- but thanks for vouching for my affection for that particular website. They got fun stuff on that site, yes indeedy.
posted by not_on_display at 10:09 PM on January 31, 2009

I love the head in the clouds man.
posted by longsleeves at 10:31 PM on January 31, 2009

These just drastically improved my mood. Thanks.
posted by brennen at 11:08 PM on January 31, 2009

These are really great, thanks!
posted by ArkhanJG at 12:47 AM on February 1, 2009

So, maybe I missed it, or maybe I just don't read Russian, but was there anything in there about either high-res downloads or even purchases of any of that?

My walls feel much more bare after seeing some of those photos.
posted by DoomGerbil at 1:10 AM on February 1, 2009

I don't know if it's just me, but a few of these reminded me of Hayao Miyazaki's style, especially this one.
Lovely pictures. Thanks for the link!
posted by tweemy at 1:14 AM on February 1, 2009

These are delightful - this one is my fave.
posted by harriet vane at 1:22 AM on February 1, 2009

The world already has lots of them.
posted by benzenedream at 1:25 AM on February 1, 2009 [1 favorite]

all creatures are interesting when I see them for the first time, or when I see them as if I am seeing them for the first time.

btw awesome artwork!

If you're into diatoms, I suggest Ernst Haeckel, pics
posted by Nooster at 4:02 AM on February 1, 2009

wow - those are so well done -
inspired concepts and fantastic execution

Athough,
the tattooed Mona Lisa and the Russian (?) over dubbed Network clip that has FOX news stories laid overtop
seem out of place...

google translate of the livejournal page

"I do not write news, anecdotes, recipes, tips, Friday boobs "
posted by sloe at 6:43 AM on February 1, 2009

The world should have more interestingly shaped creatures.

Marine biologists indeed take umbrage at that claim.
posted by lostburner at 8:01 AM on February 1, 2009 [1 favorite]

I want to live in that world.
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 8:17 AM on February 1, 2009

I'm going through his livejournal archives now and I just never want it to end.

And seriously want to buy prints.
posted by Billegible at 8:20 AM on February 1, 2009

I like this.
posted by kittyprecious at 10:07 AM on February 1, 2009

This one is my favorite.
posted by Caduceus at 10:40 AM on February 1, 2009

Marine biologists indeed take umbrage at that claim.

Different world.
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 11:35 AM on February 1, 2009

This is great!
posted by brundlefly at 12:03 PM on February 1, 2009

lovely, and wonderfully executed
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 2:03 PM on February 1, 2009

These are fantastic. This makes me want to try this myself. How in the world?
posted by Michael Roberts at 6:27 PM on February 1, 2009

These remind me of the art of David Lanham.
posted by Mr. Anthropomorphism at 9:16 AM on February 3, 2009

For future dupe protection, a French site has also collected Dmitry Maximov's work (via) .
posted by filthy light thief at 10:57 AM on February 6, 2009