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This YouTube playlist contains all 403 episodes in chronological order from the official Bob Ross account. This could be the most soothing background texture (with a YouTube premium account). Open Culture has more details on the matter and the man

It's super neat to see many of Simone's projects in the context of their inception and ultimate use. As Tim notes, this video inspires making physical things. And lastly, I'm not sure how to pronounce Giertz even though that is revealed within the first 30 seconds. Update, it's "Yetch"(at the end of this XOXO talk)

This is a fun spin on The 12 Days of Christmas, written by Craig Ainsley and narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Missed this 8 years ago, but happy to have caught it now! / thanks Doug

A YouTube playlist to inject something good into your algorithm. Wired has been sharing questions answered by experts in topics ranging from microbiology, aerospace engineering, urban planning, roller coaster design to etiquette and so much more. Every short episode I've seen has been solid.

This is the craziest, densest, whackiest music video I've seen in some time. How I got there: Went down a rabbit hole of Daniels' music videos (YT playlist for directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once)... then the algo brought up this A$AP Rocky vid which is right at home, directed by Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia.

I not secretly miss really well choreographed music videos. This scratches an itch and it's a commercial for big baggy jeans. (And now I have the Thundercat song on repeat.) / via Amy Sedaris (insta)

I'd seen this link crop up more than once and mentally filed it away to watch for later. I finally did press play thanks to a post rich with links by Luke Harris. It's incredibly and escalatingly delightful.

I hope they make a best of video from this footage because right now it is Bearapalooza.

The Steve Jobs Archive just posted a talk from 1983 by Steve and it encapsulates his vision of computing before it moved into our homes and lives. The preface is long and full video is at the bottom of the page and worth the hour. / via email, but reminded by this summary on Michael Tsai's blog.

13 and a half minutes of live music among the trees!

Started this YouTube video in hopes the Casio SK-1 would show up. (It does.) I had that little sampling keyboard as a kid and it brought endless joy.

I was cleaning out a folder of potential and this link re-emerged. Steve Albini passed yesterday and has shaken me a bit. Hearing him speak passionately helps ease the loss. In this video, Kmele Foster searches for the meaning of life and speaks with him, Godfrey Reggio and Fred Armisen. They offer wildly different perspectives, not necessarily about life, but totally about the essence.

Ideas expand beyond the edge of the canvas. A 7 minute peek of the journey and work of Hilma af Klint. Now I want to learn so much more about this artist. Enthralled. / hat tip to Kay for sharing the link

Justice has a new album coming out this week (it's been a minute). Reminded me of this video from 2007 that holds up incredibly well. Inspiring graphic design and animation.

I've enjoyed every comedy special I've seen by Kyle Kinane. 10 bucks and I can see another and support him directly. Sold! / via Blast-o-rama

Promo for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers that captures the frustration of art direction. / via sidebar

I caught a clip of this on the socials and wanted to know more but it was an aggregate that didn't attribute. I scrolled on but was very happy to see the entire choreographed piece on Colossal.

Kinetic artist Joseph Herscher invents useless machines, unless that use is to be delightful and entertaining, in which he succeeds! (also on Youtube)

I remember seeing parts of this as a kid and being completely enamored. The feeling remains.

Cetaphil taps into the Taylor/Travis zeitgeist and makes a winning commercial.

Did some surfing to learn more about how LEGO is made and this video was the best I’ve seen thus far. I could watch a miniseries on this topic, from ideation to execution.

I remember enjoying the first edition of these quiet moments to test the camera in 2020, and they're just as delightful this time around. I just did a 30 second test in my office and have decided I would benefit from makeup and better lighting. / via Yewknee

Another gem 4k supersampled holiday special gem. Also for that pile: When Love Is Gone usually missing from The Muppet Christmas Carol / via Ben Brown

Paul Reuben’s estate posted the full Pee-Wee’s Xmas special remastered in HD. / via Nayland Blake

Dig these process videos from Flower Press Studio (and one day I will snag one of their prints).

Matt Delatowski’s laid back, oceanside, golden hour to dusk short film for the change of the season. Dig the easy going vibe.

Loved XTC since Skylarking (and then went back in their catalog and loved that too). They never really toured so I’m curious to learn more about ’em with this doc. / via MetaFilter

The technology is decidedly a lot simpler than I imagined. After watching this I feel Korean markets have a better approach to make the devices something of a keepsake.

Music video made entirely from wood for the band Bedtimes by bfophoto / via Jacob Tender

Watched two great Vox explainers this morning. One about inflation and this video about why nearsightedness is on the rise, and how it can be addressed.

Loved the bit on Jacobi’s home page that lists fridge-worthy moments (some with links to fill in the gaps). Filing this as inspiration to consider in reflection and also looking forward!

Jacobi Mehringer has created a massive library of film techniques for art directors. It’s amazing. / via Yewknee

David Hilowitz explores the 70’s toy electronic instrument from Mattel and speaks to the creator. We had one of these growing up and it was indeed a bit magical. / via Chuck Jordan

New music video by Feist has some Michel Gondry vibes. Dig. / via Public Annoucement

I loved the 2003 Director Series DVD of Gondry’s work. This YouTube playlist adds in oodles of more recent music videos. Also recommended: The series Kidding with Jim Carrey (with 8 episodes directed by Gondry).

It's an ad. And it's _really_ touching. Translated description: ”There can always be room at the table for acceptance, respect and, above all, celebration.”

Smitten with the story and production of this piece by Mathew Salton with additional animation by James Bascara.

Jim once thought about his sketchbook as an enjoyable way to waste time. I’m glad the Eames Institute sponsored this video which was an enjoyable way to get inspired. More goodness on Jim’s website.

She's billed as a pole dancer, but it's more than that. And her performance transcends the annoying way this television show is edited.

Barbara “Bobbie” Stauffacher Solomon mixed Swiss graphic design principles with West Coast Pop art stylings, essentially creating supergraphics, and in doing so shaped the history of design. / Revisiting this link for inspiration

I thought it was just the algorithm taunting me, but I guess these first hand videos by Stephen Patula are getting around. I find these mesmerizing. Also, living wages should be the thing.

A bit more of Ardhira Putra's illustration paired with some smooth sounds to close out the week.

Explained in 6 minutes by Debbie Millman. Many favorite moments, including this beautiful stretch: "Branding has become a profound manifestation of the human spirit."

Held in New York City, New York, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. / via Nayland Blake

Florida high school class president Zander Moricz was told by his school that they would cut his microphone if he said “gay” in his grad speech, so he replaced gay with “having curly hair.” 👏👏👏

Dev Aujla when he regards his library each morning, (there are) "1100 different rooms that I could walk into." / via SwissMiss

Another _excellent_ music video by Autumn de Wilde for Florence + The Machine. Bill Nighy stars as Florence’s anxiety.

As she should be. The current Republican playbook is rotten to the core. We need to raise our voices in unison.

Ralph Ammer’s 17 minute talk about drawing is delightful on many levels, part of which are the animations to illustrate his points.

Fascinating look at the dance and costume of the West African Guoro people.

A music video where you stay for the credits. Directed by Autumn de Wilde, choreographed by Ryan Heffington with costumes by Kate Mulleavy & Laure Mulleavy. 🔥

There is not only wisdom in this Tiktok, but also joy. Weewhoo! / via @realdougwilson

Ahhhh, so all that good government design from the 70's was born from the Federal Graphics Improvement Program / via UnderConsideration's Brand New

Gorgeous results from this young man in Oregon. Great woodworking and video production all around. / Fun link from Tom

Professor Brian Cox and the BBC revisit the 1977 film by Charles and Ray Eames. Loved the original and dig the updates here.

My friend Dave shared a few bits that will turn into a rabbit holes to explore. For many years I watched this clip of 'Sorority Girls From Hell' and never knew where it came from. Now I do.

10 minutes of lovely autumn colors / via Twisted Sifter

I'm generally happy to see anything Michel Gondry puts out there. This is a fine example, mostly because it was all shot with a mobile phone.

Dig this series from Vanity Fair where creative folks describe highlights (and low points) of their career. This one from Hans Zimmer makes me appreciate his soundtracks even more.

I'm trying to train the algorithms to stop showing me dash cam footage and fail videos. More of this please.