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5 Steps Toward Artists Knowing and Completing the Will of God
This is a continuation of a post I wrote a while back for Artists and Designers. It's a basic and simple method of knowing how to move ahead with a God –given assignment:
This is a continuation of a post I wrote a while back for Artists and Designers. It's a basic and simple method of knowing how to move... more -
Should Christian Visual Artists Create Tattoos?
Tattooing has allowed it ’s artists to go from being backroom Picassos to MTV celebrities.
But is this art form for the Christian Visual artist?
I bounced this off of our "Art Lessons from God!" Online Community to see what the thoughts were about the subject.
Peek in on the conversation. Post your comments as well and give us your take on it. Tattooing has allowed it ’s artists to go from being backroom Picassos to MTV celebrities. ... more -
Artists In Action: Painter Charlene Rice & Her Use of Video & her Art
My interview today is with painter Charlene Rice. Charlene does a great job using video and the web to document the creative experience with her work. Pay special attention to her answer to question #3...
My interview today is with painter Charlene Rice. Charlene does a great job using video and the web to document the creative experienc... more -
X in May, Washington, D.C. - XCulture.tv
This is the May promo video I did for a monthly event in D.C. called X. Each month, three graphic artists are brought together in a friendly design competition. Additionally, various creative minds from throughout the metro area gather to watch them do their work, promote their own, or just chill out and enjoy the ambience and live performances. For more info, visit www.xindc.tv. This is the May promo video I did for a monthly event in D.C. called X. Each month, three graphic artists are brought together in a fr... more
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Haptic Typeface Family
What started out as my thesis project is now a complete sans serif typeface family in 14 styles.
While drafting and shaping the letters I was driven by one question: How much character can a typeface bear before losing legibility? By designing Haptic I tried to find an answer. Through its versatile character traits, such as rounded or angular terminals, Haptic gains visual warmth and sympathy, but retains its readability nonetheless.
The Haptic family was optimized for use in small sized text. What started out as my thesis project is now a complete sans serif typeface family in 14 styles. ... more -
Chop Chop Salon
Chop Chop is a extraordinary hybrid: two parts hair salon, one part art gallery and zero parts pretense.
Located at 830 N. La Brea Avenue in the heart of trendy LA, Chop Chop Salon is a simple mix of chic and grass roots style whose mission is to create color and cuts that befit their client’s personality, taste and lifestyle.
The creative force behind the salon is owner and bay-area native, Darin Birchler who after 18 years of styling hair came up with the concept of integrating an art gallery and hair salon.
The artist, Jorge Oswaldo explains why this collaboration is fresh and how it has affected his career.
Reception for this artist will be at the salon on:
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
7-11pm
http://www.chopchopsalon.com
http://www.jorgeoswaldo.com
Chop Chop is a extraordinary hybrid: two parts hair salon, one part art gallery and zero parts pretense. ... more -
Why you should love/hate Helvetica
This documentary by Gary Hustwit explores why designers love to hate and hate to love this 50-year old font.
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Help Me Choose A New Logo (or not!)
Not sure if I should even change it, but if I do, I’ve created two modifications of the original that I’m debating between.
Give me your feedback on either Version A or Version B by leaving a comment for A or B (or let me know if I just need to keep the current logo): Not sure if I should even change it, but if I do, I’ve created two modifications of the original that I’m debating between. ... more -
I learned how to make blobs in Bryce 3D.
Highly addictive and does not cake your lung nor screw your liver! Say word.
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New Prada Trembled Blossoms Bag Motion Graphics
As the fairy travels through the ethereal forest of Prada, she meets Pan who magically transforms a fish into the new Prada Trembled Blossoms Bag.
As the fairy travels through the ethereal forest of Prada, she meets Pan who magically transforms a fish into the new Prada Trembled B... more -
God Speaks to His Artists and Designers
Many of my online community have let me know that one thing that they desire is to hear from God on what He wants them to do with their gift.
The method of receiving the answer is easy, following through and doing it is what I’ve always found to be the challenge: Your one-on-one quiet time alone with God is the key to hearing His voice: Many of my online community have let me know that one thing that they desire is to hear from God on what He wants them to do with thei... more -
Current TV Graphics Reel 2008
Music: None* Enjoy. *Removed for the time being
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How to Introduce Visual Arts to Church
This was an excellent idea that a group in California implemented to introduce Visual Art as a ministry to their church.
The Cross Collaboration and more than thirty people from Coast Hills Community Church made their own unique designs of the Cross for a Good Friday Service.
This was an excellent idea that a group in California implemented to introduce Visual Art as a ministry to their church. ... more -
FontBook: The Typeface Bible
Typography is an essential aspect of design life, and choosing the right typefaces for projects is an ongoing battle! Wouldn ’t it be nice to have a reference book of typefaces to refer to when searching for that perfect font? Well FontBook is the type bible for designers, typographers, and anyone else who is interested in digital type. Typography is an essential aspect of design life, and choosing the right typefaces for projects is an ongoing battle! Wouldn ’t it be ... more
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7 Minutes - Episode #1 | Interview: Ahmed Shajee Aijazi
An interview with a student of Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture. Ahmed Shajee Aijazi discusses his thoughts about Graphics Designing, Print and Electronic Media Industry in Pakistan.
An interview with a student of Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture. Ahmed Shajee Aijazi discusses his thoughts about Graphics... more -
Cut & Paste Compition Los Angeles 2007
This incredible competition brings together the best graphic designers in the world to compete in a timed design battle. Check out their website for more info:
http://www.cutandpaste.com/events/ This incredible competition brings together the best graphic designers in the world to compete in a timed design battle. Check ... more -
7 Biblical Scriptures To Encourage Artists & Designers
Although singers, musicians and even dancers are in the bible; these are 7 favorite scriptures that have been found to encourage Visual Artists and Designers... Although singers, musicians and even dancers are in the bible; these are 7 favorite scriptures that have been found to encourage Visua... more
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Plagiarists Plagiarizing Plagiarists ?
Shepard Fairey (better known for his OBEY posters, if you are not familiar with, you need to step out of your time capsule and smell the flowers, bud) is one of my favorite graphic artists. Found throughout many blogs/feeds sites including your local FecalFace, this controversy of this design is interesting to the graphic and arts community.
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If you are a fan/familiar with mr.Fairey's art, I came across (through a fecalface comment I think) this interesting analysis from Los Angeles artist Mark Vallen (read given article first then this one:)
http://www.art-for-a-change.com/Obey/index.htm
Shepard Fairey (better known for his OBEY posters, if you are not familiar with, you need to step out of your time capsule and smell t... more -
Step-by-Step Video Sketch: Daily Creative Exercise
Out of all of the creative exercises that I can find to sharpen my artistic abilities, there’s nothing better than old fashioned sketching!
I recorded this quick sketch so that you can join me from start to finish! Out of all of the creative exercises that I can find to sharpen my artistic abilities, there’s nothing better than old fashioned sketc... more
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