Ampersands are sexy.
Herb Lubalin's amazing ampersand.
Below are a few other images of his design work...
Logos: (top) Marriage, 1965; (middle) Mother & Child, 1966; (bottom) Families, 1980.
The Next War..., 1972
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
SHE HITS PAUSE
How beautiful is this polaroid! Photographer, Matt Schwartz at She Hit Pause Studios really knows hot to capture moments in time with a soft vintage touch.
How beautiful is this polaroid! Photographer, Matt Schwartz at She Hit Pause Studios really knows hot to capture moments in time with a soft vintage touch.
DALI'S DESTINO
A Salvador Dalí animation now finished more than fifty years after he started it is to have its British premiere this week at the Tate Modern, UK as part of the first exhibition devoted to the artist's fascination with film. Dalí's animation, Destino, begun in 1946 and completed in 2003, was abandoned by Walt in the 1940s for being too peculiar and expensive, with all the artist'strademark melting figures, clocks, telephones and scuttling ants.
read more via The Gaurdian
Via Creative Review
A Salvador Dalí animation now finished more than fifty years after he started it is to have its British premiere this week at the Tate Modern, UK as part of the first exhibition devoted to the artist's fascination with film. Dalí's animation, Destino, begun in 1946 and completed in 2003, was abandoned by Walt in the 1940s for being too peculiar and expensive, with all the artist'strademark melting figures, clocks, telephones and scuttling ants.
read more via The Gaurdian
Via Creative Review
Thursday, June 07, 2007
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS
What's on family dinner tables in fifteen different homes around the globe? Photographs by Peter Menzel from the book "Hungry Planet"
While we can somewhat relate to familiar families who spend around $200 to $300 per week, with staples like pizza, ice cream, fatty snacks, and plenty of soda, we realize other families across the globe chow down on the real —like the Ayme family of Tingo, with a weekly budget of about $31 and a prized family recipe of potato soup with cabbage.
Via Time.com
What's on family dinner tables in fifteen different homes around the globe? Photographs by Peter Menzel from the book "Hungry Planet"
While we can somewhat relate to familiar families who spend around $200 to $300 per week, with staples like pizza, ice cream, fatty snacks, and plenty of soda, we realize other families across the globe chow down on the real —like the Ayme family of Tingo, with a weekly budget of about $31 and a prized family recipe of potato soup with cabbage.
Via Time.com
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
M.I.S.S. CREW BLOG
So I started a "column" on the M.I.S.S. Crew site called "Art HERstory" (geeky, I know). It'll be running every Tuesday. Yesterday, being the first day.
Read the first entry HERE!
Let me know what you think!
So I started a "column" on the M.I.S.S. Crew site called "Art HERstory" (geeky, I know). It'll be running every Tuesday. Yesterday, being the first day.
Read the first entry HERE!
Let me know what you think!
Sunday, May 27, 2007
COOL VIDEOS
Found this little animated title sequence to be amusing: Trekat
HP comes back again with another heavy hitting creative, this time it's Michel Gondry.
Found this little animated title sequence to be amusing: Trekat
HP comes back again with another heavy hitting creative, this time it's Michel Gondry.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
MUSEUM OF FORGOTTEN ART SUPPLIES
The first class we take in design school is a materials, tools & comping techniques class. They introduce us to the basic tools and tricks of the trade. It's only been 3 years since I took that class but some of those art supplies are about ready to enter the Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies.
The first class we take in design school is a materials, tools & comping techniques class. They introduce us to the basic tools and tricks of the trade. It's only been 3 years since I took that class but some of those art supplies are about ready to enter the Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies.
Friday, May 18, 2007
SONS OF MILES (FINAL)
My 9th semester at the Academy of Art is over. 9th SEMESTER! I've been going there every Summer, Fall & Spring since 2004. I thought about taking this Summer off (especially since I'm not getting any financial aid this Summer...grrr) but I'm so close! If all keeps going well, I'll be graduating next Spring.
Anyway, My Type 3 book, "Sons of Miles" is done. See it above. Better pictures to come. I'll be making prints from the art work in it, if anyone is interested.
My 9th semester at the Academy of Art is over. 9th SEMESTER! I've been going there every Summer, Fall & Spring since 2004. I thought about taking this Summer off (especially since I'm not getting any financial aid this Summer...grrr) but I'm so close! If all keeps going well, I'll be graduating next Spring.
Anyway, My Type 3 book, "Sons of Miles" is done. See it above. Better pictures to come. I'll be making prints from the art work in it, if anyone is interested.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
LEGOLAND
The new LACIE external Lego Hard Drives are so awesome! I'd create a Legoland in my studio apartment with these filled with music!
The new LACIE external Lego Hard Drives are so awesome! I'd create a Legoland in my studio apartment with these filled with music!
Sunday, May 06, 2007
INSPIRATION MACHINE...
This is insane...a 24 x 140 in long banner.. About what? Nothing but anything around that we should take a few seconds to get inspired by...
CHEEEECK IT: jvallee.com
This is insane...a 24 x 140 in long banner.. About what? Nothing but anything around that we should take a few seconds to get inspired by...
CHEEEECK IT: jvallee.com
Friday, May 04, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
ASHES AND SNOW
Beautiful...beyond words...
“In exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals, I am working towards rediscovering the common ground that once existed when people lived in harmony with animals. The images depict a world that is without beginning or end, here or there, past or present.”
—Gregory Colbert, Creator of Ashes and Snow
The photographic artworks of Gregory Colbert explore the poetic sensibilities of animals in their natural habitat as they interact with human beings. No longer shown as merely a member of the family of man, humans are seen as a member of the family of animals.
More: Ashes and Snow
Beautiful...beyond words...
“In exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals, I am working towards rediscovering the common ground that once existed when people lived in harmony with animals. The images depict a world that is without beginning or end, here or there, past or present.”
—Gregory Colbert, Creator of Ashes and Snow
The photographic artworks of Gregory Colbert explore the poetic sensibilities of animals in their natural habitat as they interact with human beings. No longer shown as merely a member of the family of man, humans are seen as a member of the family of animals.
More: Ashes and Snow
Thursday, March 29, 2007
GOOD DESIGN
I'm a sucka for good design. From print to the kitchen sink, I love surrounding myself with good design.
Now, Bek-Deezy and I have a pretty eclectic collection of dishwares but YO...these below are SO fresh!
The Buddha Bowl is designed to rest in the palm of your hand and can be used for rice, lattés, ice cream, and even cereal. The handmade bowl is designed by Flavour Design. This interdisciplinary design company from Canada strive to design products that make people say “why didn’t i think of that!” The company owners Élan and Mark Falvai: “Our pieces aim to be clever yet elegant with a strong emphasis on ergonomics and functionality. We believe that the items you choose to surround yourself with should be interesting. They should enable you to strike up a conversation or at least make you smile”.
Their Udon Noodle Bowl is fun, elegant, and ergonomic. This bowl, which is also handmade, is available in eight colors and comes complete with chopsticks. More information about these bowls, and all their other products, can be found on Flavour Design’s website.
I'm a sucka for good design. From print to the kitchen sink, I love surrounding myself with good design.
Now, Bek-Deezy and I have a pretty eclectic collection of dishwares but YO...these below are SO fresh!
The Buddha Bowl is designed to rest in the palm of your hand and can be used for rice, lattés, ice cream, and even cereal. The handmade bowl is designed by Flavour Design. This interdisciplinary design company from Canada strive to design products that make people say “why didn’t i think of that!” The company owners Élan and Mark Falvai: “Our pieces aim to be clever yet elegant with a strong emphasis on ergonomics and functionality. We believe that the items you choose to surround yourself with should be interesting. They should enable you to strike up a conversation or at least make you smile”.
Their Udon Noodle Bowl is fun, elegant, and ergonomic. This bowl, which is also handmade, is available in eight colors and comes complete with chopsticks. More information about these bowls, and all their other products, can be found on Flavour Design’s website.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
NOTHING LIKE THIS
Daniel Garcia's video for J Dilla's "Nothing Like This" is beautiful. It's kind of like, Finding Nemo with a Tim Burton twist. Can't go wrong with that. Check it below...
Stones Throw posted a series of Ruff Draft related interviews on their YouTube page. They feature Dilla's mom, Illa J, Dave New York, J ROCC, Rhettmatic, Karriem Riggins, and Peanut Butter Wolf. There's nothing better than people sharing great stories about their friends.
Daniel Garcia's video for J Dilla's "Nothing Like This" is beautiful. It's kind of like, Finding Nemo with a Tim Burton twist. Can't go wrong with that. Check it below...
Stones Throw posted a series of Ruff Draft related interviews on their YouTube page. They feature Dilla's mom, Illa J, Dave New York, J ROCC, Rhettmatic, Karriem Riggins, and Peanut Butter Wolf. There's nothing better than people sharing great stories about their friends.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
ISO50
I've been diggin' on ISO50 for hot minute now. I love their art direction and color palettes. Cheeeeeeck it:
Two new ISO50 Prints Released
The "Vuela" and the "Past is Prologue" prints are both now available at the ISO50 Shop. The latter features artwork from the "Past is Prologue" album. If you missed out on the limited edition folded posters that came with the first run of the CD, here's your chance to get the full size artwork.
Check them out here >
ISO50 - iso50.com
Tycho - tychomusic.com
Tycho on Myspace - Myspace.com/tycho
ISO50 on MySpace - Myspace.com/iso50
I've been diggin' on ISO50 for hot minute now. I love their art direction and color palettes. Cheeeeeeck it:
Two new ISO50 Prints Released
The "Vuela" and the "Past is Prologue" prints are both now available at the ISO50 Shop. The latter features artwork from the "Past is Prologue" album. If you missed out on the limited edition folded posters that came with the first run of the CD, here's your chance to get the full size artwork.
Check them out here >
ISO50 - iso50.com
Tycho - tychomusic.com
Tycho on Myspace - Myspace.com/tycho
ISO50 on MySpace - Myspace.com/iso50
Sunday, March 11, 2007
KERRI SMITH
I bought this book via Amazon:
Living Out Loud
written & illustrated by Keri Smith
Who also runs the coolest blog:
WISH JAR: Explorations of the Familiar
Who also created the coolest survival kit:
The Artist's Survival Kit
Enjoy!
I bought this book via Amazon:
Living Out Loud
written & illustrated by Keri Smith
Who also runs the coolest blog:
WISH JAR: Explorations of the Familiar
Who also created the coolest survival kit:
The Artist's Survival Kit
Enjoy!
Saturday, March 03, 2007
IN THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL...
In The Realms of the Unreal: The Myster of Henry Darger is my new favorite documentary. This movie was amazing! I don't buy a lot of movies but I'll be buying this one sometime soon.
Henry Darger worked all his life in menial jobs in Chicago. Living alone and in poverty, he had no friends or close family. Spending all his off hours alone, he whiled away the hours working on a 15,000 page illustrated novel called The Realms of the Unreal. A stunning amalgam of religious imagery, fantasy, and heroic drama, the work was only discovered after Darger was moved to a hospital during the last days of his life. Darger also wrote journals and an autobiography. The documentary uses interviews with Darger's neighbors and narration of passages from his works, along with his illustrations, to explore the mind and work of Henry Darger.
If you've seen it or end up seeing it let me know what you think!
In The Realms of the Unreal: The Myster of Henry Darger is my new favorite documentary. This movie was amazing! I don't buy a lot of movies but I'll be buying this one sometime soon.
Henry Darger worked all his life in menial jobs in Chicago. Living alone and in poverty, he had no friends or close family. Spending all his off hours alone, he whiled away the hours working on a 15,000 page illustrated novel called The Realms of the Unreal. A stunning amalgam of religious imagery, fantasy, and heroic drama, the work was only discovered after Darger was moved to a hospital during the last days of his life. Darger also wrote journals and an autobiography. The documentary uses interviews with Darger's neighbors and narration of passages from his works, along with his illustrations, to explore the mind and work of Henry Darger.
If you've seen it or end up seeing it let me know what you think!
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