Beautiful Animated Gifs by Head Like an Orange



Happy first day of Spring! Or Autumn depending on your hemisphere. These brilliantly animated nature gifs created by Head Like an Orange are sure to make you start this season—wherever you may be in the world—with a smile. Aren’t these brilliant? Head over to the Head Like an Orange’s blog for endless animated gif entertainment. Enjoy!

Top 10 Blog and Project Post in 2012



Most Viewed Blog Posts for 2012 1. Riley’s laser cut honeycomb labels were a big hit with our clients and our online readers. 2. Surprisingly, everyone loves an Indesign template for making CD labels. 3. Dazzle camouflage, a painting technique used on ships during World War I and II. 4. Sketches of our logo design process … Continued

Abundant Street Art in Buenos Aires



While visiting Buenos Aires in Argentina it is impossible to miss the abundance of graffiti. Large murals, small wall paintings, tags, stencils, and stickers—typically referred to as Street Art—abounds the streets of Buenos Aires. A walk in this creatively curated city is a feast for the eyes. You never know what visual art you may … Continued

Seattle’s National Park Family Day is this weekend at Rainier Community Center!



National Park Family Day is a FREE, family-friendly event that brings your northwest national parks to you! It has been said that the National Park System, which includes many of our nation’s most precious, revered and significant treasures, reflects who we are as a people and as a nation—that America’s spirit is reflected in the National … Continued

Jack White’s New Laser Cut Poster



It’s inspiring to see musicians, designers, and artists pushing the poster medium. This poster design uses the fun laser cutting precision that we used on our honey packaging design. Jack White’s Triple Decker Poster was designed and printed by Matthew Jacobson and Bryce McCloud. The three poster designs can stand alone or work together layered on top … Continued

Thank You Maurice Sendak (1928–2012)



It has been inspiring to see all the quotes and tributes about Maurice Sendak, the award winning author of Where the Wild Things Are, who passed away this week. Here are my favorites: “What a tremendous life this is. I’m doing everything I want to do” —Maurice Sendak “Oh, please don’t go—we’ll eat you up—we … Continued

Favorite Super Moon Photos from Flickr



The super moon occurred this past weekend. All over the world people took a moment to stop what they were doing and look up to the sky. We are surrounded by beauty. by Gregory Pruden (Bexley, Ohio)   by librarianishish   by ms.Tea (Tracy Ducasse, Massachusetts)   by Mike McHolm (Vancouver, BC overlooking Science World and the Olympic Village)   by D.H. Parks (Daniel Parks, Berkeley, … Continued

Join the party, vote for your favorite art, and support Seattle’s local artists.



Headed West—The Sacrifice of the King by Chris Sheridan, Oil on canvas, 54 x 32 inches Neighborhood Art Walk: Capitol Hill   Venue: Ghost Gallery City Arts Spring Art Walk Awards are upon us! Join the voting party in honor of the six finalist—Jody Joldersma, Chris Sheridan, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Dane Youngren, Lois Silver and Eric Edwards—at Melrose … Continued

Don’t Miss the Look Up Here Book Signing Event this Friday at Bherd Studios



Look Up Here celebrates 5 years of exhibits at Bherd Studios Gallery and features 33 Pacific Northwest artists who have been an integral part of Bherd Studios and the Seattle art scene. In addition to the exhibit, a book under the same title features all 33 artists. The belief that the Seattle art scene is ripe for recognition … Continued

Peter Clark’s Artwork Breathes Life into Paper



From fashion to beloved pets to portraiture these collages magnificently exude character and wit. English artist Peter Clark creates three dimensional images out of his collection of old stamps, maps, buttons, love letters, sewing patterns, playing cards, and more. Peter first draws the outline, then carefully chooses from his collection of found ‘things’ to find the right texture … Continued