Author Archives: Stephen Kelly Creative

About Stephen Kelly Creative

Hi, I'm Stephen Kelly (obviously), and I'm a writer, editor, photographer and graphic designer living in San Francisco, CA, USA. Amongst the things I love are writing, photography, movies, music, fitness, travel, Batman, all things Australian, food and fun, all of which I hope to reflect in the pages of this blog. Oh, and I love to laugh, and to make people laugh, so let's pump up the fun!

Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Beaches

I absolutely love being near the ocean — as a water sign, it’s where I feel most complete and in tune with myself, which is always a good thing! So I’ve been to many beaches in my time, from the … Continue reading

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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Dance

“I would believe only in a God that knows how to dance.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

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Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

The view from above reveals people out and enjoying a bit of a nosh, whether waiting to order at a cafe in Sydney’s The Strand shopping gallery (above), or enjoying take-away oysters in San Francisco’s Ferry Building (below). Either way, … Continue reading

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Dynamo Donuts: The Robotic Art of Eric Joyner

Part of what I love about art, particularly surrealist art, is wondering what went on in the mind of the artist in the creation of a piece. I always wonder what mindsets were at work that produced such interesting, thoughtful, … Continue reading

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In Memorium: The Classic Album Cover Art of Storm Thorgerson

If you’ve listened to any music at all in the last forty years you’re no doubt familiar with the work of British graphic designer Storm Thorgerson, who passed away last week in England at the age of 69. A prolific … Continue reading

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Jello San Francisco!

I’ve seen San Francisco in many forms, up and down, good and bad. I’ve seen in portrayed in photos, essays, TV and the movies, which means I’ve seen it attacked by a deranged terrorist (The Rock), overrun with apes (Rise … Continue reading

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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Contrast

A homeless guy gathering his belongings in front  of one of America’s biggest financial institutions offers a telling contrast between the haves and the have-nots in America, while the Go West sign offers more than just a little irony.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Up

As you climb up the staircase of life, you can always expect to run into a few obstacles.

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This Just In: The Intriguing Surrealism of Andrea Wan

Hi everybody! I subscribe to many art-related blogs and websites, and that’s where I find many of artists I am fond of. And thanks to the website Visual News, I just recently discovered the interesting art of Vancouver-based surrealist Andrea … Continue reading

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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Benches

With so much to see and do in Sydney, sometimes you just want to kick back, sit on the nearest bench and take it all in! For more benches, check out Ailsa’s Travel Theme at Where’s My Backpack?

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