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The Monster Mash
(08 February 2006) - No, not that one. This Monster Mash is a battle of monsters created by 32 U.K. artists/designers. Each week battles take place at the Here gallery in Brighton. It's down to the final four monsters, and you can vote for your favorite here. The finals will take place at London's Playlounge. You can see all of the monsters and vote for the "people's choice"...
(08 February 2006) - No, not that one. This Monster Mash is a battle of monsters created by 32 U.K. artists/designers. Each week battles take place at the Here gallery in Brighton. It's down to the final four monsters, and you can vote for your favorite here. The finals will take place at London's Playlounge. You can see all of the monsters and vote for the "people's choice"...
Neubau Welt
(07 December 2005) - Tired of the same old vector graphics everyone uses? Neubau Welt is a new book filled with 1000+ editable illustrations by Berlin-based designer Stefan Gandl (he also penned the collectable DSOS1) and his crew, Neubau. From silhouetted trees to lear jets, the encyclopedic collection features a wide variety of everyday objects. A useful alternative to ClipArt, purchasers get exclusive rights to the highly detailed,...
(07 December 2005) - Tired of the same old vector graphics everyone uses? Neubau Welt is a new book filled with 1000+ editable illustrations by Berlin-based designer Stefan Gandl (he also penned the collectable DSOS1) and his crew, Neubau. From silhouetted trees to lear jets, the encyclopedic collection features a wide variety of everyday objects. A useful alternative to ClipArt, purchasers get exclusive rights to the highly detailed,...
First & Fifteenth
(17 November 2005) - I love First & Fifteenth, a graphic novel by Steve Powers aka ESPO. I am tempted to tear out the pages and put them on my walls. But I love the stories too much. This book is done in an unique style of comic communication sans voice bubbles. It features urban parables using imagery from: the streets, signs and advertising. The short stories about...
(17 November 2005) - I love First & Fifteenth, a graphic novel by Steve Powers aka ESPO. I am tempted to tear out the pages and put them on my walls. But I love the stories too much. This book is done in an unique style of comic communication sans voice bubbles. It features urban parables using imagery from: the streets, signs and advertising. The short stories about...
We Have a Winner...
(07 October 2005) - In the PSP Wipeout Pure Artist Track competition between designers Neil McFarland and Jon Burgerman, we have a winner! With a lead of over 750 votes, Jon Burgerman's piece has been selected to run in the print campaign for the U.K. launch of the Sony PSP. Congratulations, Jon! ...
(07 October 2005) - In the PSP Wipeout Pure Artist Track competition between designers Neil McFarland and Jon Burgerman, we have a winner! With a lead of over 750 votes, Jon Burgerman's piece has been selected to run in the print campaign for the U.K. launch of the Sony PSP. Congratulations, Jon! ...
Box Mag
(29 September 2005) - Box is the latest in a new breed of mindful soft porn. It offers a post-ironic combination of fine art photography and illustration, literature, documentary and editorial reviews. What's best is that it's neither gay nor straight, male or female focused-- it has something for everyone without making anyone uncomfortable. But it's still very erotic. The first issue, appropriately themed The First Time, has...
(29 September 2005) - Box is the latest in a new breed of mindful soft porn. It offers a post-ironic combination of fine art photography and illustration, literature, documentary and editorial reviews. What's best is that it's neither gay nor straight, male or female focused-- it has something for everyone without making anyone uncomfortable. But it's still very erotic. The first issue, appropriately themed The First Time, has...
Love Money Power
(08 September 2005) - In a former sweet factory in East London, UK, resides a design studio known as Love Money Power. It was initially founded by four people, Richard Stott, Vincent Walsh, Sophie Copage and Brook Cronin. They currently add others to their team on an ad hoc basis depending on their projects, but hope to have a semi-permanent team in the near future. With a mission...
(08 September 2005) - In a former sweet factory in East London, UK, resides a design studio known as Love Money Power. It was initially founded by four people, Richard Stott, Vincent Walsh, Sophie Copage and Brook Cronin. They currently add others to their team on an ad hoc basis depending on their projects, but hope to have a semi-permanent team in the near future. With a mission...
Claudio Marzano
(07 September 2005) - Flip through Claudio Marzano's sketchbooks and you'll see the rough beginnings and musings of an artist at work. His illustration work is light, whimsical, elegant, and a bit obtuse. Marzano is based in Montreal, Canada and a fan of PBS. Ahh, I love Canadians... don't you?...
(07 September 2005) - Flip through Claudio Marzano's sketchbooks and you'll see the rough beginnings and musings of an artist at work. His illustration work is light, whimsical, elegant, and a bit obtuse. Marzano is based in Montreal, Canada and a fan of PBS. Ahh, I love Canadians... don't you?...
The Lamy Scribble
(29 August 2005) - A friend came back from Europe last year toting this Lamy "propelling pencil" and has been addicted to its refined, ergonomic design ever since. A spring-loaded claw grips a 3.15 mm thick lead (also available in a 0.7mm diameters) that produces a smooth, satisfying line and makes the pocket-sized pencil perfect for jotting notes and quick sketches. Well-balanced with a pleasant weight, the Scribble...
(29 August 2005) - A friend came back from Europe last year toting this Lamy "propelling pencil" and has been addicted to its refined, ergonomic design ever since. A spring-loaded claw grips a 3.15 mm thick lead (also available in a 0.7mm diameters) that produces a smooth, satisfying line and makes the pocket-sized pencil perfect for jotting notes and quick sketches. Well-balanced with a pleasant weight, the Scribble...
Broken Biscuit
(26 August 2005) - Broken Biscuit is the site for artist Man Chi Loy. Based in Hong Kong, his artwork is both beautiful and chilling for the intensity and sadness it conveys. The figurine on the left is his most recent work, entitled P.R.E.S.S. He also has paintings and illustrations. Some of which is used with sneakers. His work is available for purchase through his site with paypal....
(26 August 2005) - Broken Biscuit is the site for artist Man Chi Loy. Based in Hong Kong, his artwork is both beautiful and chilling for the intensity and sadness it conveys. The figurine on the left is his most recent work, entitled P.R.E.S.S. He also has paintings and illustrations. Some of which is used with sneakers. His work is available for purchase through his site with paypal....
Kozyndan
(07 June 2005) - Kozyndan are in illustration couple that do fantastic artwork that is both witty and serene. Based in Los Angeles, the duo has created coverart for Postal Service. They blew me away a couple years back when I saw the cover they did for Giant Robot Magazine (issue #28). On this cover they took the classic Hokusai print, The Great Wave, and changed the surf...
(07 June 2005) - Kozyndan are in illustration couple that do fantastic artwork that is both witty and serene. Based in Los Angeles, the duo has created coverart for Postal Service. They blew me away a couple years back when I saw the cover they did for Giant Robot Magazine (issue #28). On this cover they took the classic Hokusai print, The Great Wave, and changed the surf...
War of Monsters
(10 May 2005) - The War Of Monsters is where Koadzn duke it out with 80 illustrators and graphic designers from all over the world in the theme of kaiju (big monster films). Koadzn sets the stage by creating an illustration and then the battle begins. The opponent responds in a graphic battle for domination. The work will be available as a book in postcard format. The battle...
(10 May 2005) - The War Of Monsters is where Koadzn duke it out with 80 illustrators and graphic designers from all over the world in the theme of kaiju (big monster films). Koadzn sets the stage by creating an illustration and then the battle begins. The opponent responds in a graphic battle for domination. The work will be available as a book in postcard format. The battle...
Chuck Anderson: Godlike
(23 March 2005) - Remember those amazing photo-illustrations from NP&CO. The image, Godlike, is a whimsical street scene and can be yours for $50. ...
(23 March 2005) - Remember those amazing photo-illustrations from NP&CO. The image, Godlike, is a whimsical street scene and can be yours for $50. ...
Destined Magazine
(22 March 2005) - Destined is a new online magazine and collective featuring hot young photographers, illustrators and designers. Each week three artists will be featured, making Destined a new stop on my weekly tour. This week's featured artists include Johnny Chuk, Karen Oxman and YangTan. While it's currently only available on the web, there's a print version in the works for later this year. ...
(22 March 2005) - Destined is a new online magazine and collective featuring hot young photographers, illustrators and designers. Each week three artists will be featured, making Destined a new stop on my weekly tour. This week's featured artists include Johnny Chuk, Karen Oxman and YangTan. While it's currently only available on the web, there's a print version in the works for later this year. ...
Misprinted Type
(09 March 2005) - Misprinted Type is the portfolio and work of Eduardo Recife. He uses all of his own fonts and photoshop brushes in his designs. The designs are all very life like-- a mixed media feel with brilliant textures. What's so great about his work is he is offering most of his fonts for free download, as well as a number of photoshop brushes. The young...
(09 March 2005) - Misprinted Type is the portfolio and work of Eduardo Recife. He uses all of his own fonts and photoshop brushes in his designs. The designs are all very life like-- a mixed media feel with brilliant textures. What's so great about his work is he is offering most of his fonts for free download, as well as a number of photoshop brushes. The young...
Chuck Anderson
(01 March 2005) - Did you notice the fantastical treatment to the images in the new nopattern.com. ...
(01 March 2005) - Did you notice the fantastical treatment to the images in the new nopattern.com. ...
Metamorphosis Show
(01 March 2005) - Last week was the opening of the Metamorphosis Illustration show at Parsons School of Design for both MFA and BFA graduates. The show ends this Friday, so if you're looking for fresh illustration meat I'd suggest you head on over there before the week is out. The show is in two galleries here in NYC-- 2 W. 13th St. and 66th 5th Ave. Shown...
(01 March 2005) - Last week was the opening of the Metamorphosis Illustration show at Parsons School of Design for both MFA and BFA graduates. The show ends this Friday, so if you're looking for fresh illustration meat I'd suggest you head on over there before the week is out. The show is in two galleries here in NYC-- 2 W. 13th St. and 66th 5th Ave. Shown...
Intoto NYC
(28 February 2005) - It was a pleasure to look through intoto's line of innovative and creatively designed products. A NYC based husband and wife team working under the philosophy that "everything communicates". They do furniture, accessories, dinnerware, and have a strong background in graphic design. Joe Doucet, the designer, has done illustrations for Samsung, and worked on the Olympic campaign, among other things. The products are all...
(28 February 2005) - It was a pleasure to look through intoto's line of innovative and creatively designed products. A NYC based husband and wife team working under the philosophy that "everything communicates". They do furniture, accessories, dinnerware, and have a strong background in graphic design. Joe Doucet, the designer, has done illustrations for Samsung, and worked on the Olympic campaign, among other things. The products are all...
Elliot Golden
(25 February 2005) - Elliot Golden is an East Village, NYC based illustrator with great work and international recognition. He sees illustration as a balance between concept and aesthetic. His illustrations begin as acrylic painting and then he finishes them digitally to give a unique look. ...
(25 February 2005) - Elliot Golden is an East Village, NYC based illustrator with great work and international recognition. He sees illustration as a balance between concept and aesthetic. His illustrations begin as acrylic painting and then he finishes them digitally to give a unique look. ...
Peter Mitchell
(21 February 2005) - This unique work is line on glass layered over a collage by Peter Mitchell. Peter was born in Bracebridge Ontario Canada in 1978, a town famous for its skidoo and Vermouth parties. He was raised by sober parents, and hugely influenced by the stories of Roald Dahl. Peter started drawing late at 18 and went on to complete the Sheridan College illustration program near...
(21 February 2005) - This unique work is line on glass layered over a collage by Peter Mitchell. Peter was born in Bracebridge Ontario Canada in 1978, a town famous for its skidoo and Vermouth parties. He was raised by sober parents, and hugely influenced by the stories of Roald Dahl. Peter started drawing late at 18 and went on to complete the Sheridan College illustration program near...
Grivina
(18 February 2005) - Those bizarre quirky babies above were created by Grivina, in Russia. The site cuts to the chase. Not much description other than the categories, which is fine since I don't know a lick of Russian. But the work speaks for itself with their hands in illustration, 3D, package, and product design. There's also a livejournal as well. Not something you see everyday on a...
(18 February 2005) - Those bizarre quirky babies above were created by Grivina, in Russia. The site cuts to the chase. Not much description other than the categories, which is fine since I don't know a lick of Russian. But the work speaks for itself with their hands in illustration, 3D, package, and product design. There's also a livejournal as well. Not something you see everyday on a...
Faesthetic Annual
(11 February 2005) - Originally conceived in 1999 for a college assignment, Faesthetic Magazine has evolved from a photocopied zine to a high quality publication. They've just released their 4th issue which maintains a bit of the photocopy feel (it's still all black and white) and features work from over 90 illustrators, photographers, designers and street artists. You can get a vibe on the style of work the...
(11 February 2005) - Originally conceived in 1999 for a college assignment, Faesthetic Magazine has evolved from a photocopied zine to a high quality publication. They've just released their 4th issue which maintains a bit of the photocopy feel (it's still all black and white) and features work from over 90 illustrators, photographers, designers and street artists. You can get a vibe on the style of work the...
The Box Doodle Project
(09 February 2005) - The box doodle project rules are simple-- Rearrange a box to make any kind of figure or object--make the most of the least. A really simple concept with some really great work by independent artists just like you and I. They have a few pages of fun submissions, as well as a cute flash based box doodle tool where you can create your own...
(09 February 2005) - The box doodle project rules are simple-- Rearrange a box to make any kind of figure or object--make the most of the least. A really simple concept with some really great work by independent artists just like you and I. They have a few pages of fun submissions, as well as a cute flash based box doodle tool where you can create your own...
Ashley Wood Popbot
(07 February 2005) - Australian artist Ashley Wood weaves an interesting stream of thought story of sex, technology, and revenge in book 2 of Popbot. His style has the lyrical line quality of Dave McKean's work Cages. The richness of color is also similar to some of McKean's other works, but also has some of the looseness of David Mack's earlier Kabuki work. Although I draw similarities, this...
(07 February 2005) - Australian artist Ashley Wood weaves an interesting stream of thought story of sex, technology, and revenge in book 2 of Popbot. His style has the lyrical line quality of Dave McKean's work Cages. The richness of color is also similar to some of McKean's other works, but also has some of the looseness of David Mack's earlier Kabuki work. Although I draw similarities, this...
Brendan Monroe
(27 January 2005) - Brendan Monroe graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena with honors. Check out his work and it's not hard to see why. I give him my stamp of approval for a ridiculously incredible body of work. From illustration to sculpture it's clear he has let nothing stand in the way of his imagination. Everything I can find on his site, I really...
(27 January 2005) - Brendan Monroe graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena with honors. Check out his work and it's not hard to see why. I give him my stamp of approval for a ridiculously incredible body of work. From illustration to sculpture it's clear he has let nothing stand in the way of his imagination. Everything I can find on his site, I really...
Kasper Ledet
(24 January 2005) - Kasper Ledet has an impressive collection of his design, illustration and artwork on his site. The Copenhagen native has worked with a handful of studios including a design in a book produced by Design Is Kinky. What’s most impressive and eye catching about his works unique style is he is only 17 years old and has no formal design training whatsoever. It's very inspiring...
(24 January 2005) - Kasper Ledet has an impressive collection of his design, illustration and artwork on his site. The Copenhagen native has worked with a handful of studios including a design in a book produced by Design Is Kinky. What’s most impressive and eye catching about his works unique style is he is only 17 years old and has no formal design training whatsoever. It's very inspiring...
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