A Drawing Composed of 3.2 Million Ink Dots

There are two things that reign true. First, patience is a virtue. Second, art is pain. Both are on showcase as artist Miguel Endara draws a portrait of his father using 3.2 million precise dots. When asked about the pens and pencils he used to create the task he pointed to the faber-castell F, and micron .005, only needing one pen to finish the entire thing. Check out the miraculous achievement above.

Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. Story

With a focus on restoring and recreating iconic period pieces and products, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. has been rejuvenating the lost art of hand-crafted goods since its founding in 2003. Today, the Portland, Oregon collective releases a short film highlighting founder/owner Brian Faherty and his team of designers and curators. From its 1960s-inspired IBM Standard Issue wall clock and antique porcelain lighting fixtures to the Edison series of light bulbs, the short video highlights Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.’s dedication to quality and restoring the faith in well-crafted hard and soft goods.

Sense of Flying

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be Superman and to be able to fly, just ask Espen Fadnes, the world’s fastest flying human being of 2010. The above footage highlights one of the daredevil’s most recent outings to a Norwegian gorge, in which the majority of the high-octane experience was documented. From preparation to pre-flight jitters and the actual act of diving of a cliff and soaring through the air, press play above to somewhat get a feel of what it’s like to be gliding through the air at roughly 250 kilometers per hour.

" Be Yourself " - Thom Browne

Thom Browne at Fashion For Action

Spoken like a true associate of Brooks Brothers, Thom Browne speaks out on the importance of a well-tailored grey suit, his unique trousers as well as the process of his upcoming 2012 collections in the latest KarmaloopTV episode. Speaking briefly on what we can expect for Fall/Winter 2012 from his Moncler Gamme Bleu and Brooks Brothers collections, the often affable designer dedicated a few moments of his time at the Fashion for Action Charity event to express his personal convictions of individuality and provocation that influence his timeless designs.

Source: KarmaloopTV