Inspiration in the (sometimes) unexpected.
Lately, life has been kind of a challenge, but for the most rewarding reasons. Here is one of them: my hubby’s menu at the new AS220 restaurant. Get on down there. It’s really, really, really good. Menu design by Arley-Rose Torsone. That greasy fingerprint is all me.
This is that good. Abecederia, a graphic novella detective story by French cartoonist Blexbolex is now available in English from Nobrow Press. I just ordered mine and you best order yours tout suite!
My identity design for Deanna Kizis was included in the book, Typeface: Classic Typography for Contemporary Design. The book is actually very cool in that it organizes projects by the typeface that was used. It’s a different way to look at work and shows the versatility of some classic typefaces … while confirming my dislike for a few others (Optima?). I used Avenir for Deanna’s project and my identity for John Demerritt Bookbinding (using Akzidenz Grotesque) made it into the book as well.
Normally I am a hardcore pumpkin carver, but this year things just did not work in my favor (the pumpkin patch was out of pumpkins?! what, what?!?). I did manage to gain some inspiration for next year from the INSANE pumpkin carving displays at the RWP Zoo here in PVD. Wowsa.
Large prints of plates from Harmonia Macrocosmica available from Transmission Atelier for 49 buckaroos. For something slightly spookier, read my post on Apartment Therapy about their antique anatomical prints.
I mean, if there was anyone out there looking to spend 1 or 2K on gift for me, you just found it: intergalactic quilts by Jimmy McBride. So, so good.
My identity design for John Demerritt Bookbinding was included in Letterhead & Logo Design 11 by Design Army (check out their work, it rocks).
These paintings by James Benjamin Franklin beautifully capture how simple yet utterly complex life can be. I have a feeling I need to see them in person.
In case you were wondering, graphic designers don’t just drive printers and clients crazy with their compulsion to get colors just right. We drive our families crazy, too. After the third try, I’m strictly forbidden to paint my living room ever again.
