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Water Color Artist

2011-04-22T14:34:00.001-07:00

Nice work here. Wish I still worked for a magazine so I could commission her.
Artist: Jeannie McGuire. Click here.

Pretty Interesting

2011-03-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

"...The thinking person's online resource for interesting printmaking miscellany." Click here.

Illustrator: Maggie Taylor

2011-02-28T07:46:00.001-08:00

Click here for the site.

The New Turquoise

2011-01-18T14:55:00.000-08:00

In this article on istock, Pantone has declared the new color for this year. Hmmm. I like it.

Owen Gildersleeve

2010-12-03T09:45:00.000-08:00

3D artist who works mostly with paper. Click here. Visit his blog too.

Letters Letters Letters

2010-08-23T07:59:00.000-07:00

Some great stuff here. Good inspiration and fun to look through. Click here.

IAMPETH

2010-08-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

International Association of Master Penman Engrossers • Teachers of Handwriting.
You've got to visit this site. There are some beautiful specimen here from masters of penmanship and calligraphy; wonderful hand-lettering and flourishes. Look through all the links, you'll uncover some treasures and learn some new skills too!
Above: by H.S. Blanchard
Above: by Karr
Above: by E.C. Enriquez

Seb Lester

2010-08-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Awesome typographer. Check out his site and his work here. (His posters are awesome.)

Typophile

2010-08-19T08:07:00.001-07:00

Actually, I can't believe I haven't posted about this resource sooner. A couple of students from my alma matter put this together and it has been very successful over the past years. Check it out here.

Another Blog by a Designer

2010-08-03T14:02:00.001-07:00

Click Here.

Dribbble

2010-07-02T11:47:00.000-07:00

Little Blips of Design: What are you working on? Click Here.

Designer Daily

2010-06-04T11:58:00.001-07:00

A site on design stuff. Click here.

Singin' in the Rain

2010-05-17T10:24:00.000-07:00

I know this video is old news, but I'm adding a link to it here, so I can find it later. Click to view. Enjoy if you haven't seen it before!

War

2010-04-26T09:47:00.000-07:00

Really enjoyed this little piece. Reminds me of why every designer secretly wants to own a little screen printing business operated out of their garage...

Title Sequence

2010-04-26T09:39:00.000-07:00

Remember how I've previously been posting about title sequences? Well...I found a site that's gathered far more samples and information. Check it out here. It includes clips from movies and music video, interviews and much more. I've only just begun to explore. It's a great collection.

Good Is

2009-10-16T08:33:00.000-07:00

Click Here

Daily Drop Cap

2009-10-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

Posting an illustrative initial daily by Jessica Hische. She has them for you to use for free on your blog.Check out the site, instructions and terms here.

Imgfave

2009-10-05T13:16:00.001-07:00

Images for your viewing pleasure and inspiration. Yes, another one of those sites.
Click here.

Video

2009-09-03T11:28:00.001-07:00

Milton Glaser on teaching. Click here for video.
Found via Swiss Miss.

Paula Scher: The Geography of Design

2009-09-03T11:23:00.000-07:00

Produced by Nicholas Heller, these documentaries feature Paula Scher who talks about how geography influences her design. Click images for parts one and two.

Found via Swiss Miss

Jessica Hische

2009-08-13T17:17:00.000-07:00

Jessica Hische: Typographer and illustrator . . . to view her website click here. And visit her blog here.

Mullet God

2009-08-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

Click here to download FREE photoshop actions from Mullet God.

Just Added

2009-07-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

Heads up. I just added another blog to my blogroll called Open Eye Photography. It features some really great photography from all over the world. Quite a nice resource.

Back to Basics

2009-06-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

I saw this on the Oprah show during Earth Day several weeks ago and haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. It has inspired some new thinking on my part. Click here to watch.

Can you believe it? All that on 1/10 of an acre. I know something like this is unreasonable for many families and lifestyles . . . but I do believe communities could achieve something like this with ease.

826 Valencia

2009-06-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

Found this studio quite a while ago over at Design Sponge. Fun stuff eh? Check out the studio here, and the posters here.

Thomas Fuchs

2009-06-01T07:50:00.001-07:00

Some nice conceptual thinking here. Have a look at Thomas Fuchs Illustration.

HelloVon

2009-06-01T07:45:00.000-07:00

Take a look at ShopVon . . . a photoset on flickr.

Laurel Parker Book

2009-05-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

Found this site while researching a double coptic binding. Wonderful stuff. It's all handmade. Have a look at Laurel Parker Book.

Portfolio: Invisible Creature

2009-04-22T02:50:00.001-07:00

Click Here.

Tip

2009-04-20T12:25:00.001-07:00

TED

2009-04-20T09:48:00.001-07:00

You know about TED right?

Oh My.

2009-04-18T15:52:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Sustainability. Found via Swiss Miss.

So True

2009-04-14T09:24:00.000-07:00

Liked this post over at Felt and Wire.

Thank You

2009-04-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

I am so grateful for clever people. They make me smile—especially in a world where the mundane is being celebrated. Remember the OK GO Video? I was just reminded of it by Design Mom who also posted another clever clip—Her Morning Elegance by Oren Lavie.

Photography: Julia Fullerton-Batten

2009-02-10T06:25:00.000-08:00

Thoughtful, different. Click here for more.

Posters

2009-02-06T07:55:00.000-08:00

Posters for sale over at My Little Underground. I Would like a set for my office.

A Romance in Lower Mathematics

2009-01-15T16:08:00.000-08:00

You really must see this, it's simply fantastic. I found the link over at The Ministry of Type, (whose comments are well worth reading in regards to the video.) Click here for the comments and here for the video.

Paper Graphics

2009-01-15T15:39:00.000-08:00

Click here to see the paper graphics of Yulia Brodskaya.

The First Episode

2008-12-05T07:22:00.001-08:00

Found this video of fun interviews over at Design Sponge. (A collaboration between Design Sponge* and the New York City Library.) To view and to read more, click here.

Search by . . .

2008-11-17T12:35:00.000-08:00

You can now search Flickr by color via Multicolr Search Lab. Click Here to try it out. Thanks again Teju.

The Comma

2008-11-16T11:38:00.001-08:00

Found over at The Ministry of Type, check out this little video on the comma on Made Mundo.

2008-11-15T12:11:00.000-08:00

Parking Garage signs, designed by Axel Peemöller. Thanks Teju.

Har Har

2008-10-28T16:10:00.001-07:00

Ran into this over at Creature Comforts and had to share for laughs.

Portfolio: Brad Surcey

2008-09-30T07:44:00.000-07:00

Click Here to view.

Punctuation etc.

2008-09-23T11:45:00.000-07:00

Found this post on Art.Lebedev Studio through the Ministry of Type the other day. Although some of the tips are well known to designers and can also be found in the book The Mac is Not a Typewriter, I still thought it was worth a look and of some interest to those who aren't familiar with the finer techniques of type "massage". Click Here.

Video:Ya no sé qué hacer conmigo

2008-08-15T13:15:00.001-07:00

Very nice job by Milagrito Films. CLICK HERE to view.

Free Ornaments for Personal Use

2008-08-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

The site, Briar Press is a great resource for the letterpress community. CLICK HERE to visit and to view the collection of free ornaments for non-commercial use. (There are also some you can purchase.)

So...

2008-07-28T13:36:00.001-07:00

Most of you have probably noticed I don't post as frequently as I used to. Things have been busy and quite different in my little world since our move to Texas. I've decided to start a business and most of my time has been spent getting things ready.
I plan to keep posting, but will probably cut down to about once a week for now. I hope you still find this site and it's archives a good resource. Thanks for reading and for your feedback!

Illustrator: Ian Dingman

2008-07-24T08:25:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE to visit Ian Dingman's Portfolio.

meireundmeire

2008-07-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE to visit the portfolio.

Graphic Shirts

2008-07-24T08:07:00.001-07:00

Graphic Tee's by Tealtown. CLICK HERE.

Blurb

2008-07-18T07:57:00.000-07:00

I am thinking about using THIS service to get a few books printed. Has anyone used them? What was your experience? Are there any other services similar to this one that you might suggest instead?

The Girl Effect

2008-07-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

Found on Swiss Miss, this is a great little video with a powerful message. CLICK HERE for the video and CLICK HERE for more information.

Frank's Photoset

2008-07-17T11:55:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE to view more.

Typography site

2008-07-14T09:32:00.000-07:00

A lot to look at, a lot to read. Go check out I Love Typography.

Thoughts

2008-07-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

Thoughts on design by Paul Rand. CLICK HERE to read more.

Photography: Johnny Miller

2008-07-10T06:55:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE for more.

Video: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

2008-07-08T08:23:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry I've stood you up for the past few days! To make up for it I've posted three videos I think you'll enjoy. CLICK HERE to view this video from TypeForYou.

Video: Orbe

2008-07-08T08:16:00.000-07:00

A new font is out. CLICK HERE to view this video found on TypeforYou.

Video: The Story of a Sign

2008-07-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE to view this sweet film. Thanks for sending it over Sally.

Illustrator: Cecilia Carlstedt

2008-07-01T07:16:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE to view the rest of her portfolio.

Paula Scher does it again.

2008-06-30T07:48:00.001-07:00

Pentagram recently updated the look for the Public Theater. (The image in yellow is the old campaign. Brilliant.) CLICK HERE to see more of the new look. It's great.

Photography: Mimi Ko

2008-06-26T07:50:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE to view.

KIDS: Pomme Shop

2008-06-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

Simple and fun—these are what kid's toys should be. CLICK HERE.

Artist: Lena Wolf

2008-06-24T09:24:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE to view the mixed media portfolio of Lena Wolf.

Letterpress: Black Pearl Press

2008-06-23T09:21:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE

Letterpress: Moon Tree

2008-06-20T08:51:00.001-07:00

Pretty things to look at HERE.

Portfolio: Willoughby Design Group

2008-06-19T06:58:00.000-07:00

From Kansas City, I bring to you the portfolio of Willoughby Design Group. CLICK HERE.

FREE: Vector world maps

2008-06-18T08:02:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE for free maps at Web Resources Depot.

More Paper

2008-06-17T07:54:00.000-07:00

Here's another creative example of paper usage.

Etsy: Haru

2008-06-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

This amazes me. I have been saving all my paper sample books and stock image sample booklets because I can't stand the thought of sending them to the landfill when all I have to do is think of something creative to use them for. And look at this! This Etsy seller has come up with the perfect idea. If only it were mine . . .CLICK HERE to visit the shop.

National Geographic: Sea Slugs

2008-06-16T08:59:00.001-07:00

Wow. Aren't these gorgeous, and even a bit hip? I will be pulling inspiration from these little creatures. Photographed by David Doubilet. CLICK HERE to view slide show.

Etsy: Labpartners

2008-06-13T09:00:00.001-07:00

Fun screenprints. Sold at the Etsy store, Labpartners.

Lovely Design

2008-06-12T10:10:00.000-07:00

Recently I read about Lovely Design in the book Craft Inc. (which I would recommend to anyone wanting to start a business out of their hobby.) Sharilyn Wright makes items out of found paper. Love it! CLICK HERE to view and purchase.

Blog: Delightful Blogs

2008-06-12T10:07:00.001-07:00

I know most of you have already discovered this site, but as it is new to me, I thought I 'd share. This blog invites you to: "Explore our edited directory of 3200 blogs that are personal, passionate and stylish." CLICK HERE to explore Delightful Blogs.

YouWorkForThem .com

2008-06-11T08:10:00.000-07:00

youworkforthem.com is an online store where you can purchase "designy" t-shirts, books, fonts, posters, stock photography . . . etc. CLICK HERE to visit.

Spoonflower (Beta)

2008-06-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Spoonflower—right now in Beta testing mode—promises a wonderful new service! Custom fabric prints. Evidently you will soon be able to upload your own designs and they'll produce the fabric. This is going to change the in-home creative industry and many professional practices no doubt. CLICK HERE to visit the site.

Brocade

2008-06-09T07:56:00.000-07:00

Found these photos by Eugenio Recuenco on Brocade Homes blog, Brocade Design etc. (I'll be adding it to my blog roll which I must admit needs some organization soon.) I loved the color scheme and dramatic moods in these photos and in the photographers portfolio. Go take a look at all three of these sites and enjoy.

Ling Magazine

2008-06-05T08:28:00.001-07:00

Flip through issues of Ling magazine from Spain. CLICK HERE. Found via Ruby Press blog, which I might add is worth looking at as well. I'll be adding it to my blog roll.

Portfolio

2008-06-04T08:35:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE for the portfolio from Mira Ruido.

Illustrator: Irina Troiskaya

2008-06-03T08:32:00.001-07:00

Ran across this illustrator in my browsing today. CLICK HERE for more. There are some fun, creative, personal projects there too.

More Calligraphy

2008-06-02T09:13:00.001-07:00

From Rebecca Trawick at Bluebird Studios, CLICK HERE.

From Silvia Cordero Vega, CLICK HERE.

From Maybelle, CLICK HERE

From Claude Dieterich A., CLICK HERE.

From Besty Dunlap (she has several styles), CLICK HERE.

Resource

2008-05-30T08:23:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE to visit Graphix. Posted on the site are several free plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator. I have already found a few to be useful.

Etsy: Victorian Dinner Party in a Box

2008-05-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

Thought these were fun. Check out the Etsy shop, Earmark HERE.

New Blog

2008-05-28T06:34:00.000-07:00

I love gardening and growing things, pulling weeds and working in the dirt. I've been looking for a gardening blog and discovered You Grow Girl. It was voted one of the top 100 most influential blogs online right now. Click here to view or click on the link in my blog list.

Calligraphy

2008-05-28T06:27:00.000-07:00

I've been doing some research on calligraphy. CLICK HERE to view Tara Jones Calligraphy and samples. Gorgeous. She's here in Dallas . . . now all I have to do is think of a project I could use her for . . .

Black Peacock

2008-05-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

One of my designer friends and former classmates, Brooke MacDonald has started up her own business. She sells one-of-a-kind silk screened artwork. Please click HERE to view more.

Vincent

2008-05-23T09:52:00.000-07:00

Click here to view Tim Burton's, Vincent, featuring Edgar Alan Poe's, The Raven. Read by Vincent price. Thanks for the heads up Matt.

Armoire Happiness

2008-05-22T15:58:00.000-07:00

Found this treasure in the latest issue of Dwell. Can't you just see this in your kitchen?
You can find it at Furniturea.

Egg Press

2008-05-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

Have you visited Egg Press yet? Click Here.

Moving!

2008-04-14T08:08:00.001-07:00

We are moving out of state, along with this comes graduation for my husband, wrapping up work for me, my sister just had the first grandchild, family is coming for a week, and our stuff is nowhere near packed.

So . . . I'm afraid I won't be able to post for the next few weeks. But please check back in the second week of May. I hope to be back online by then.

Blog: The Sartorialist

2008-04-11T08:15:00.000-07:00

Similar to Style Sightings, THE SARTORIALIST posts photos of fashion and commentary. It was selected as Time Magazine's top 100 design influences on the web.

Photography: Minimiam

2008-04-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

. . . fun photographic style, and I'm really liking all the bright color combinations. CLICK HERE to view more.

Pushmepullyou Design

2008-04-10T08:15:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE to view prints and other items from this shop. So simple, so graphic.

Photographer: Loretta Lux

2008-04-09T08:12:00.001-07:00

For images from photographer, Loretta Lux, CLICK HERE.

FREE for personal use: Grunge Fonts

2008-04-08T09:33:00.000-07:00

63 must have grunge fonts. Links for these fonts found on OUTLAW DESIGN BLOG. Some fonts are free, but for personal use only, please don't abuse the privilege. CLICK HERE.

2008-04-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

While browsing EmmasBlogg I ran across this post from Flickr user Danske. Isn't it gorgeous? I wish we could view everything with back lighting.

Design Studio: The Small Stakes

2008-04-07T07:41:00.000-07:00

Nice, simple work. CLICK HERE for The Small Stakes Portfolio.

Blog: Inspiration boards

2008-04-07T07:34:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE to take a look at the blog, Inspiration Boards. The author, Lori Pickert posts photos of other artists' inspiration boards accompanied with interveiws.

Below: Inspiration board from Amanda Blake Soule

Video: Designer, Stefan Sagmeister

2008-04-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

Found on Swiss Miss, CLICK HERE to view this short film: