Archive for the 'Illustration' Category
Gig Posters
Launched in 2001 and based out of Calgary Canada, Gig Posters is one of the largest gig poster archives. It features amazing creations from designers around the world. You can browse, comment and even purchase some from the classified section. Cool, eh? Designer: Aaron Gresham, Creative Director, Birmingham, AL Designer: Miguel Chorda Designer: Strawberry Luna Designer: Cmykreature, [...]
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Poster Love: Scott Hansen
I love these posters from artist/designer/musician Scott Hansen. So inspiring. And, seriously, need I say more about the rainbow thing?…
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Retrofuturs
Beautiful and compelling work from French illustrator and designer, Stéphane Massa-Bidal, aka Rétrofuturs.
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Admiration: Sam Soulek
Check out this work from Sam Soulek of Soulseven design studio and FAME retail branding agency in Minneapolis. Another vantage point of working at New American Paintings is that you learn to see certain patterns in different parts of the country, and there is always something very distinct about work that comes out of the [...]
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From my job at New American Paintings and my nightly internet surfing and blogging I have a pretty wide view of the zeitgeist of current trends. For a while it was all about faux naïve, kitsch and lots of wildlife (especially creatures with antlers for some reason) but lately I’ve noticed a big trend towards [...]
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Golden Porsche Sessions
I don’t know what’s going on in Lisbon, but it’s certainly something cool. I found yet another great designer, Ricardo Mingacho a.k.a Golden Porsche Sessions. I have already admitted that I’m a sucker for a one liner, but I think this is quality work. Fellow Portuguese designer Cristiana Couceiro.
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New, and consistantly great, work from Mark Weaver.
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Amazing Favors
I’m not gonna lie, I thought my wedding was pretty cool, but these guys have humbled me…I absolutely love the faux album-cover-favors designed by Steep Street. Check out their full wedding on Once Wed.
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Illustrator: Kathryn Macnaughton
How great are these images? Thanks to The Strange Attractor I was introduced to the work of Toronto illustrator, Kathryn Macnaughton. I love the cheeky vintage porn imagery…
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Dear Creatures…
How great is this campaign for Dear Creatures 2009 Fall collection? I love the retro, modern—yet still current and fresh—style of the entire look book. The interplay of graphic design, illustration, photography and fashion is so well done. And, the clothes are pretty cool too. For the Bostonians, Poor Little Rich Girl on Newbury carries [...]
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