http://jiveon.net/wp this jive is on. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:33:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=155 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, ... http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=153 There's No Place Like Springfield by Grant Friedman, 2008Designer 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 ... http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=148 Smashing Magazine collects a huge resource of Typography related sitesSmashing 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 ... http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=146 "The Ability" by Theo AartsmaBeautiful 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 ... http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=143 TOCA ME Opening Titles 2009 from Gregor Hofbauer on Vimeo.So there is a lot to love about this sequence.  Not interplay between the music and the visual for sure, great and consistent color palette and great use of repeating/growing 2.5 D elements.  Pretty cool.Link http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=141 Matthew Shadis Cut Chalk Co. Reel 2008 from Jiveon on Vimeo. http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=140 Alphones Mucha - Passing Wind, 1899Now 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.  ... http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=136 Environmental Graffiti dishes up a great set of images.  The above pic is real!  Lots to see here.Link http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=132 Garamond Powerline by 0c/0m/0y/0k Grafik/DesignvWhoa!  Lots of hard and wonderful work went into these.  Very well done and bravo.Link http://jiveon.net/wp/?p=130