Whitman Illuminated: Song of Myself designed by Allen Crawford; combines Walt Whitman’s acclaimed “Song of Myself” with Crawford’s inventive illustrations and hand drawn lettering. It’s quite impressive, so much so that design superhero Milton Glaser sent Crawford a note of congratulations. Likely, more meaningful to Crawford than any award or article. Each 117 spread is a work of art in … Continued
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Whatever You Are Be a Good One: Lisa Congdon’s Book is a Joyful Reminder to Make the Most of Life
In 2012 Lisa Congdon brought us the 365 days of hand lettering, and now she brings us the same whimsical quotations in print: Whatever You Are, Be a Good One: 100 Inspirational Quotations Hand-Lettered. She is one of my heroes. I have been working on my own hand lettering side project, and I just adore her work. … Continued
Robert Currie Recycles Videotape Ribbons for Large Scale Art Installations
London artist Robert Currie transforms gallery spaces with the simple materials of old cassette and video tape ribbons. His large scale installations explore the contrast of positive and negative, rational and irrational, and as stated in his artist statement “the inevitability of the emergence of order from disorder.” These repetitive reflective textures change based on your physical position … Continued
Do what you like. Repeat.
Found this on a blog I recently discovered and love, Thinking aloud, You are what you share. Sometimes, we just need to simplify life.
The RedBall Public Art Project—An Invitation to Engage and to Collectively Imagine
The RedBall Project is public art at its best. The idea is quite simple, yet it ignites a sense of wonder, curiosity, community engagement, and is just plain fun! New York based artist Kurt Perschke installs a temporary series of installations within major cities across the globe. Kurt Perschke envisions his work as being catalyst for … Continued
The Creative Class: Stefan Sagmeister
The Creative Class ep. #5 – Stefan Sagmeister from The Creative Class on Vimeo. “If I am communicating with anybody, I would love to communicate with a human.” —Stefan Sagmeister A little Monday morning inspiration. Graphic designer and typographer Stefan Sagmeister talks about technology in his stunning studio space. The Creative Class is a series of … Continued
Finally. The Money Book for Freelancers.
I found this gem at the library last week. It is a refreshing look at personal finances. The authors are real, to the point, and entertaining. I highly recommend this book to any freelancers, sole-proprietors, and anyone with an irregular income. Here’s the synopsis: This is a personal finance book for people like us, and … Continued
Hand lettered travel quote: I travel not to go anywhere…
I adore this quote by novelist Robert Louis Stevenson: I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move. As many of you embark on your summer travels, I give you this thought provoking quote by Robert Louis Stevenson. What makes you like, love, or … Continued
Art Book Reads: Self-Portrait As Your Traitor by Debbie Millman
Self-Portrait As Your Traitor by Debbie Millman This large format book is a glimpse into Debbie Millman’s explorations of hand lettering and the written word. It is part sketchbook, part journal. Millman herself is part artist, part designer, part poet. Many reviews are calling the book a collection of visual essays. I think it is … Continued
Join us for First Thursday Art Walk at CMD+P
Update: My hand lettering and street art photography pieces from Buenos Aires are now available on Etsy. “It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?” I am excited for this show and tell event called First Thursday Art Walk in Seattle. I am showing my new hand lettering art … Continued