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I think I’m getting better at things.  This is probably the first time I’ve used such a wide color pallet. I like it.  There is a lot that could be changed about this but it’s a nice looking test piece. Among other techniques it uses the 3D tube drawing technique for which a tutorial is forthcoming.  Can’t wait to do that tutorial and see what others think.

The above image was created in part using a technique I haven’t seen anywhere else.  It’s the technique used in the above image to create those puffy billows that come out from behind the letters.  In essence it’s a technique to easily create the appearance of 3D in tubes, pipes, and billows like you see above.  Not to mention long 3D looking boxes, etc.  Below are a few more examples.  Expect a tutorial in the next couple days.

There’s No Place Like Springfield by Grant Friedman, 2008

Designer Grant Friedman, the mind behind the Colorburned design studio and website reveals a mass of beautiful work.  Flowing and organic yet still containing precision and clarity, his work displays all the hallmarks of a pro.  Not only does his site contain great inspiration, but it also contains brushes, tutorials, patterns and more!  Really worth a look!

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Smashing Magazine collects a huge resource of Typography related sites

Smashing Magazine, that fantastic resource for designers everywhere of every stripe has released a massive compendium of typography related web sites.  There is just about everything here from technique to inspiration.  A lot to absorb so it’s worth a peek and a bookmark for sure.

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“The Ability” by Theo Aartsma

Beautiful collection of work by a deeply talented artist.  Theo Aartsma shows an amazing diversity of talent.  He employs a range of styles and treatments to achieve a wide variety of looks.  Clean and precise but with a wonderful organic feel coupled with the true polish of an individual who knows what they are doing.  Fantastic.

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Matthew Shadis Cut Chalk Co. Reel 2008 from Jiveon on Vimeo.

Alphones Mucha - Passing Wind, 1899

Now here is a set of fantastic turn of the century (the other turn of the century) designs and illustrations.  The one above is for a fan, but there are wine labels, flatware, posters, etc.  Alphones Mucha was a Czech Art Nouveau designer and painter.  His work is clearly distinctive and something that I am sure the great many of you out there have seen.  So ubiquitis in a sense that it is like part of our background.  Well I suppose that because it is!  Really worth a look.

Also it’s good to be back!  Haven’t posted in for ever!

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Fantastic set of images from Polish movie posters from the 70’s through the 90’s. Really outstanding work and for the most part none of it has any baring upon the film in question, other than the most basic set of elements. They make every Hollywood blockbuster (and many others) look like wild euro art films. Fantastic.

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‘Pitch’ by Jesse van Dijk

Dutch digital artist Jesse van Dijk’s portfolio is ripe with delicious imagery. Primarily focused on the sci-fi/fantasy end of the spectrum, he also has created some beautiful matte painting work as well as work seated in the present. Utilizing a painterly style he creates well detailed and imaginative worlds with the stroke of his tablet. He’s also been kind enough to create several ‘making of’ articles that illustrate some of his techniques. They can be found here and here.

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Wave of the Future - Unknown

I don’t know who created this one, but it’s pretty splendid in it’s 80’s feel. This is a look that I think might be due for a resurgence in the coming years. That pixelated blend of old and new, coupled with some vector grid-work 3D renderings creates a cool nostalgia feel that feels like the 80’s without the bad hair all those damn hot colors that came at the end. If you happen to know who created this poster please let me know, I’d love to see some other stuff.

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