Markus Baker

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Pareidolia

Faces are always hiding in plain sight in the world around you. Finding those faces in everyday objects is known as Pareidolia. Here are some of those faces I discovered as I travelled the World, some I turned into little characters and shared in various books.

Pareidolia Faces Book

My favourite pareidolia faces

Shadow Face

Shadow Face

Beijing, China

Toilet Seat Face

Toilet Seat Face

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Intercom Face

Intercom Face

Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK
Milk Carton Face

Milk Carton Face

Santa Monica, USA
Villiage Hall Face

Town Hall Face

Kirton, Lincolnshire, UK

Bus Seat Face

Bus Seat Face

Beijing, China

Ford Brake Switch Face

Ford Brake Switch Face

Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Hose Pipe Face

Hose Pipe Face

Menlo Park, USA
Fence Railing Face

Fence Railing Face

St Petersburg, Russia
Lift Face

Lift Card Key Face

London, UK
Kettle Face

Kettle Face

Seosan, South Korea
Ice Cream Face

Ice Cream Face

Hanhoi, Vietnam

Faces that became characters

View the face below and then scroll the image to see the character.

Scoot

Scoot’s superpower is listening.

Scoot was discovered on the front of a parked moped in Vietnam.

Moppy

Moppy’s superpower is learning.

Moppy was first spotted leaning against the wall in Boracay, Philippines.

Ina

Ina’s superpower is breathing.

Ina was discovered on the side of a wheelie bin in Boston, Lincolnshire in the UK.

Shift

Shift’s superpower is fairness.

Shift was found whilst locking a door in Vancouver, Canada.

Beam

Beam’s superpower is mindfulness.

Beam was discovered on the wall whilst watching the TV in a hostel in Vancouver, Canada.

Lens

Lens’ superpower is positivity.

Lens was discovered on the front of the washing machine in Boston, Lincolnshire, UK.

Glow

Glow’s superpower is being loving.

Glow was found lighting the way along the Cheong-gye-cheon stream in Seoul, South Korea.

Chip

Chip’s superpower is technology.

Chip was spotted on the USB charger for a Sony Z3.

Servi

Servi’s superpower is helping others.

Servi was found on a napkin dispenser at breakfast in a hostel in Vancouver, Canada.

Spin

Spin’s superpower is kindness.

Spin was found in the shower in Toronto, Canada

Tig

Tig’s superpower is having a great memory.

Tig was discovered hiding as a notebook in Peterborough, UK.

Gee

Gee’s superpower is concentrating.

Gee was discovered in the bathroom in Boston, UK.

Books with characters created from Pareidolia

Pareidolia

If you love finding or seeing faces in everyday objects, known as Pareidolia, you will love this book. It shares the faces I discovered on my travels around the World.

Characters With Character

Hiding in plain sight or inspired by the world’s first fictional cosmetic clinic, these characters, their life story & character are showcased in this book.

Scoot Likes To Listen

Join Scoot on a listening adventure around Calma Island to learn how to listen with your ears. With two ears and only one mouth, this story teaches us how to listen.

Moppy Learns

Scoot teaches Moppy how to listen to others by stopping, looking and listening.

Ina Rush

Gee, and the other Mettas help Ina to pay attention, slow down and focus. Making Ina a much happier Metta.

Lens, Bright Side

With Scoot and 4 balloons, Lens shows us how to be grateful for what we already have when we lose something.

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