WebUrbanist | Archived Articles by Author: Gerri L Elder

Articles by Gerri Elder, former acting editor of Webist Media.

The Golden Age of Advertising

From the day we are born to the day we die, for every waking hour, we are bombarded with advertisements.

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The Dark Allure of Film Noir

Film Noir is a cinematic term describing a certain type of movie. It's hard to pin down with precision as it's an instantly recognizable 'look' and 'mood'.

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Celebrating WWII and Korean War Aircraft Nose Art

Decorating military planes with nose art has been a largely American tradition since WWI. During WWII and the Korean War, nose art surged in popularity.

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Camera Hands: Beautifully Realistic Portraits

The photographed image isn't special anymore. Artists who capture realistic images in their sketches and paintings bring more to the table.

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Amazing Images from Banksy vs. Bristol Museum

The legendary and mysterious artist, Banksy, has taken over the Bristol Museum for a stunning summer showing: Banksy vs. Bristol Museum.

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14 of the Most Amazing Faucet Designs Ever

Modern design is taking over in homes with faucets featuring sleek curves, elegant edges and smart shapes.

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30 Brilliant Vinyl Car Wrap Designs

The custom vinyl car wraps industry is relatively new and rapidly growing. It relies on wildly creative precision graphic design teams and skilled installers.

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Lego Imitates Art: 25 Fabulous Recreations

Aside from creating amazing original works of art, artists have also recreated famous artwork using Lego blocks.

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Graffiti Artist Rooted in Hip-Hop: Meet the Signtologist

The Signtologist's niche in the art world is one of those "so simple I wish I had thought of it" ideas - he paints portraits on street signs.

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More Than Packaging: The History of Beer Cans

Beer has come a long way since breweries started experimenting with can packaging nearly 100 years ago. Over the years, collectors have enjoyed many styles.

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Matryoshka (Nesting) Dolls: Embracing Modernity

Nesting dolls can be made decorated in any way the artist or designer chooses and kits are available to allow anyone to make custom Matryoshka dolls.

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Matryoshka Dolls: Russian Treasures

Matryoshka, or Russian nesting dolls, were born in 1890 near Moscow and are now popular with artists and collectors around the world.

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20 (More) Creative & Bizarre Safe Sex Ads

In today's sex-saturated society, advertisements promoting condoms, HIV awareness and safe sex have become mainstream.

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18 Creative & Bizarre Safe Sex Ads

Sex saturation in the media introduced the need for public service announcements about safe sex and created a market for condom ads. It's sexy to be safe.

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18 Creative and Controversial Video Game Billboards

Gaming billboard ads splash news about upcoming game releases, and strive to use creative tactics to hook the attention of casual gamers and the obsessed alike.

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