- Kreatory Studio: nice logos...
- Swick Creative
- okay, so everybody's doing the symmetrical ornament flying from behind the character thing. but this guy, Hydro 74, does it nicely.
- YouareSoLastYear hip, even if self-proclaimed-so
- Incredible video of the beauty of the motion of rubber balls. Design Observer pointed me to this.
- Sports equipment fun. ht: design observer
Saturday, June 03, 2006
more stumbles
recently stumbled upon
- K-Create - web designer i stumbled upon. this guy appreciattes good ornament. i especially like this one. Note the nice use of illustration!
- and i dont know much about web design, admittedly. but i like how dense this flash animation is. and of course the hand drawn stuff.
- on a different kind of note, this guy reviewed part of a Steve Turner book re: Chritians and the arts. some good dicussion, i think.
- Check out the art show pics in the Neighborhood section of the Na weblog site. my painting even made it, as well as me drawing my hand.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Links for Drew
on creativity, design, etc.
- drawn.ca - one of my favorites. a daily dose of illustration links
- design observer - scroll down to any post thats called "observed" with a roman numeral. these are super links to a wide range of goodies. these guys are pros, I like their taste.
- designers who blog - gives a quick overview so you dont have to click too much.
- check out this innovative product post on pingmag.jp (yes as in japan)
Monday, April 10, 2006
MoBiA Rouault show
We saw this little Rouault show this weekend in Manhattan at MoBiA. His sorrow is striking in this collection of prints.
There was one clown in particular that rocked my world. (alas i cant find a pic of it on the internet)
Oh, and the Museum of Biblical Art is free! Thanks to some generous patrons. I was disappointed that there was no permanent collection, but the space was great and exhibit shown very nicely.
There was one clown in particular that rocked my world. (alas i cant find a pic of it on the internet)
Oh, and the Museum of Biblical Art is free! Thanks to some generous patrons. I was disappointed that there was no permanent collection, but the space was great and exhibit shown very nicely.
BODIES...The Exhibition
Evidently there are other variations on the previously mentioned idea. in ny this weekend i saw an ad on the subway for this: BODIES...The Exhibition
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Muscles exposed
A couple of my friends are in philly today at this show at the Franklin Institute, Body Worlds. Basically, real human bodies have been put through a special preservation process so that you can see all the muscles exposed and "in action". Oh how I'd love to draw from these. Kinda like drawing from a cadaver without the smell?
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
9th annual worldwide sketchcrawl
hey come join us. on april 22nd. we'll start 10am at the hisrshhorn sculpture gallery and then "crawl" our way around with sketchbooks in tow. check out the latest at the forum here.
Friday, March 31, 2006
online fun
Moma Red Studio - Targeted at teens, but pretty entertaining for the rest of us nerds who like to draw stuff online.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
CRUNCH time inspiration
Artist Michael Cutlip - Inspiring expeimentation with materials. wish we could see closer up on these pics.
Painter Monica Cook - here bird series is similar to a concentration. interesting background textures and variation. lovely self portraiture with a strong light.
(both from judy AP listserv)
Painter Monica Cook - here bird series is similar to a concentration. interesting background textures and variation. lovely self portraiture with a strong light.
(both from judy AP listserv)
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Perpsective tutorial
here's a clear explanation with good diagrams for Basic Perspective. Its shows 1, 2 & 3 point perspective. aimed at an adult audience, i think.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Rednosed
oh my. art is good. please check out this incredible 3D illustration, the Red Nose Studio.
His rep's site has additional info including a great sketchbook and more images.
His rep's site has additional info including a great sketchbook and more images.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
links for my students
Rachel, this one's for you: Artnatomy (found from Drawn) shows facial structures with some animation. Pretty cool.
Pixel tile machine. Maybe you'll even want to make your own tshirt from here.
a great way to learn about art careers or even art schools is to find people in that field and research their bio to find out their influences. So check out these Pixar animators.
Pixel tile machine. Maybe you'll even want to make your own tshirt from here.
a great way to learn about art careers or even art schools is to find people in that field and research their bio to find out their influences. So check out these Pixar animators.
Friday, March 10, 2006
recent inspiration
design firm: the New Year more music posters, plus
illustration (via Drawn) Tim Marrs, a guy from the UK. very messy, lots of silk screen layers. urbansubjects with rich textures, patterns, visual puns, ... wow!
Cut it Out, Martin O'Neil. Collage with subtly strong composition. another wow.
Design Observer - very professional site. i like the small text and concise descriptions, seemingly made by/for professionals. scroll til you find a post entitles "Observed (with roman numeral)" these are chocked full of goodies. I've added them to my perma-list here on the right side.
This site sells handmade crafts and has the coolest way to shop...by color! Puma used to do this too, though less specific colors. which was helpful. because theres something special about green shoes.
illustration (via Drawn) Tim Marrs, a guy from the UK. very messy, lots of silk screen layers. urbansubjects with rich textures, patterns, visual puns, ... wow!
Cut it Out, Martin O'Neil. Collage with subtly strong composition. another wow.
Design Observer - very professional site. i like the small text and concise descriptions, seemingly made by/for professionals. scroll til you find a post entitles "Observed (with roman numeral)" these are chocked full of goodies. I've added them to my perma-list here on the right side.
This site sells handmade crafts and has the coolest way to shop...by color! Puma used to do this too, though less specific colors. which was helpful. because theres something special about green shoes.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
ornament
I've had a strange attraction to ornament recently. Okay, its not that strange, but i've been drawing ornamental print designs out of fashion magazines and my trusty Grammar of Ornament.
In related interests, here's a nice combination of drawing and ornament, the artwork of Alphonse Mucha. He is credited with shaping the french Art Nouveau style in the very late 1800s. Check out his work here, at the official Mucha website gallery. I'd love to go to Prague sometime and see the Mucha museum.
In related interests, here's a nice combination of drawing and ornament, the artwork of Alphonse Mucha. He is credited with shaping the french Art Nouveau style in the very late 1800s. Check out his work here, at the official Mucha website gallery. I'd love to go to Prague sometime and see the Mucha museum.
Saturday, March 04, 2006
More design firms online
A few more to learn from...
Boss construction - these logos are nice. i also like the presentation of how you click on the squares (i'm sure theres a better word for that).
Cricket Press
Heads of State - a design firm in Philly
T Stout - I like his posters. lots of layers, textures
Step into Design, a magazine. this links to their education articles. I love it when my worlds collide!
Boss construction - these logos are nice. i also like the presentation of how you click on the squares (i'm sure theres a better word for that).
Cricket Press
Heads of State - a design firm in Philly
T Stout - I like his posters. lots of layers, textures
Step into Design, a magazine. this links to their education articles. I love it when my worlds collide!
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
a world of music posters
Drawn turned me on to this amazing world of silkscreened music posters. How soon can i take a silk screen class?
Flatstock at SXSW
list of designers for this SXSW gig
some posters by Delicious design
okay, so you know when you find talented people on the net they usually recommend other similarly talented talents. So here's some studios that I'm a new fan of:
Aesthetic Apparatus Design
Asterick Design Studio
Lure Design - I like the the views of their studio. (i'm a nerd,okay)
Flatstock at SXSW
list of designers for this SXSW gig
some posters by Delicious design
okay, so you know when you find talented people on the net they usually recommend other similarly talented talents. So here's some studios that I'm a new fan of:
Aesthetic Apparatus Design
Asterick Design Studio
Lure Design - I like the the views of their studio. (i'm a nerd,okay)
evolving interests
la dolce vita...life is sweet, no? here's what i mean:
drawing. art. color. teaching. these have been my long loves. well a few new interests have emerged in my life. like business. design. silk screened posters. not so different but now emphasizing making art in community. articulating concepts. cultivating curiosity.
so for my very small audience, you might find the tone here changing a bit. i've got some great art opportunities in the works.
may the sweet life continue...
drawing. art. color. teaching. these have been my long loves. well a few new interests have emerged in my life. like business. design. silk screened posters. not so different but now emphasizing making art in community. articulating concepts. cultivating curiosity.
so for my very small audience, you might find the tone here changing a bit. i've got some great art opportunities in the works.
may the sweet life continue...
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Basquiat online
I'm hoping to get to the Basquiat show in Houston this weekend while I'm there for a family event. Check out the timeline of Basquiat's short life on this site, Street to Studio, the art of Basquiat.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
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