If I hadn't chickened out of attending art school, I think I would've tremendously enjoyed studying package design. Consider these Chinese wine packaging designs. They're works of art in themselves. Heck, I would buy them just for the packaging! Via Packagings of the World. ...

Yesterday I became entranced by a post on Design Milk, showcasing the painter Darren Waterston. His pieces are so organic and fluid, with a touch of Eastern influence. For example, this one distinctly looks like a dragon: And this one reminds me of old Chinese landscape paintings: This reminds me of cancer and diseased cells. Beautiful cancer, and diseased cells. I especially love his "The Flowering" series: If only I had the money to invest in art. For now, I shall have to be content with viewing gorgeous pieces like these through the wonders of the internet. ...