Video Inspiration: An Average Idea
July 16th, 2008 | Category: Inspiration, Video
An Average Idea from Lindsey Testolin on Vimeo.
Its exactly what the description reads, a jelloish pixel matrix of great labor. Also a great way to get those creative juices flowing on a Wednesday.
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June 13th, 2008 | Category: Illustration, Star Wars, Books
So If you were lucky enough to make it out to the MoCCA Art Festival this year, this is probably one of the many books you picked up. Its a comic spoof for all of us Star Wars nerds. Check out this spiffy Star Wars fanbook that features the work of 8 brilliant cartoonists: Box Brown, Jacob Chabot, John Green, Zach Giallongo, Braden D. Lamb, Fish McGill, Shelli Paroline, Dave Roman & Raina Telgemeier.
Check out the website for more clips from the full-color book. Its available for online ordering on June 14! Thats mañana folks.
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June 06th, 2008 | Category: Music, Random Rants
Well this week has been really long, but alas it is Friday. What with the whole Plurk thing going down, catching up on designs and logos finally being approved, its been quite eventful. Now I’d just like to relax and unwind this Friday, and well music is the best way to do this. So here you are, my Friday tunes, just for you to enjoy on your Friday. Can you guess the theme? Well its all about unwinding… and who wouldn’t love to be in NY, doing just that.
Ryan Adams - New York, New York
The Literary Greats - New York, Not Her
Magnetic Fields - The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side
Stephen Fretwell - New York
The Damnwells - She’s The New York City Skyline
Whiskeytown - New York Angel
Music Video Goodness: Adriana Calcanhoto - “Fico Assim Sem Você”
May 29th, 2008 | Category: Inspiration, Music, Illustration
Today I’m sharing an old favorite. And even though this is not new, its still one of the loveliest videos you will ever see. So have a look or take a listen. Promise you won’t be disappointed, even if you don’t know Portuguese.
Adriana Calcanhoto - Fico Assim Sem Você
A Celebration of Vintage and Retro Design
April 24th, 2008 | Category: Inspiration, Illustration, Design
Smashing Magazine has compiled a pretty neat list on retro design/illustration both past and present. Its great that we can take inspiration from old ads and bring them into something new. Design reminds me of the fashion industry, and that its ok to look at whats been done before and get inspired to come up with something all together brand new. Like a mixture of eras, good design is timeless. Here’s my favorite one from the list:
Its done by the very talented James White, who also draws most of his inspiration by the past and a constant plethora of architecture and photographs.
For the rest look here. Its certainly worth the visit.
Also check out this Mid-Century Illustrated flickr pool for more goodness.
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