The Writer's BLOCK Blog
This Is Oregon - Get Outside and Seek Adventure June 19 2013
Created by fellow creatives and craftsman, Shwood Eyewear and Julian Bialowas (well-noted photographer) gives a glimspe of Oregon's splendor. “This is Oregon” is a collaborative endeavor to inspire others to get up, go out, and start exploring. Now you can see adventure through their lens!
Ode To Smithy - The Blacksmith Classic Silent Film Starring Buster Keaton (1922) June 18 2013
The Blacksmith is a 1922 classic, black and white short comedy film directed by and featuring great silent comedian Buster Keaton.
Sorry I'm Late - Comical Adventure Short Film In Stop Motion Animation June 18 2013
A stop motion short film shot with a stills camera in the ceiling pointing straight at the floor.
Anvil Spottings - Anvil Strong Photographs and Quotes June 17 2013
Blacksmiths use anvils as a forging tool to pound and shape metal ores into usable and functioning objects. As these expert craftsman will attest, hammers will wear down and many artisans will succumb to exhaustion from such hard work, but the anvil never fails. A blacksmith only need to purchase one anvil in his or her lifetime and it will last for ages. Stand anvil strong with us!
The World's First Playable Beer Bottle -The Beck's Edison Bottle June 15 2013
What do you get when you mix Edison with a cold brew? The first playable beer modeled after the phonograph! 19th Century technology meets 21st Century music over a bottle of beer in the latest extension to the Beck’s Record Label project.
The Lego Story Animated Short Film - Iconic Bricks and Craftsmanship June 14 2013
The LEGO Group celebrated its 80th Birthday by looking back at its history with this Pixar-esque short animated film titled The LEGO Story.
Apple- Designed and Crafted By Intention June 13 2013
Such an inspirational video, thanks Apple for raising the bar! You are a great example of a company that not only designs well, but designs well crafted, intentional products that improve lives. Like Apple, Portsmith Co. also strives to make people inspired, functional and aesthetically pleasing products crafted by intention.
