Wow wow wow – David Jon Kassan is another phenomenal artist from Brooklyn, NY who is absolutely dominating the art scene. Recently his work was featured on the cover of EMPTY magazine, and here is a glimpse of his incredible painting talents – most professional photographers don’t produce images that look this good!
One of the things that fascinates me the most is when a designer departs from a firm – for reasons undefined – to branch off and begin their own practice. I had the privilege of working with John Kudos during my time spent at Pentagram and I can attest first hand to his fine talents as a designer. I am excited to learn that he has recently founded Studio Kudos in the heart of New York City! He will take his company very far, I’m sure.
I am excited to post about fellow MICA peer, Alex Roulette and his fantastic paintings. I have had the pleasure of engaging in critiques of his work and I’ve always admired his incredible eye for detail. His website is still a bit under construction, but he seems to be keeping very busy with his personal blog. Make sure you take a look at what he is capable of – and if you are around the DC/Baltimore area anytime between September 12 – October 10, make sure to visit his exhibition of paintings located on the lovely MICA campus.
I’m sure you’ve recently been noticing these beautiful information graphics all around the web. It was only recently that I realized Feltron Eight was responsible for all of it! After just a few clicks, I’m sure you’ll be as obsessed as I am.
Dreamers Ink Aesthetics is the art direction, design and typography of Mitchell Paone, an artist based out of Brooklyn, NY. I’ve been noticing a hell of a lot of fantastic designers coming out of Brooklyn lately. Dreamers Ink Aesthetics is rolling with the best of them, for sure.
Absolutely stunning work by Matei Aposolescu – and lots of it!
Stumbled across the portfolio of David Carvalho – a very handsome collection of work, plus a slick website!
Well, try as I did, I was not able to get tickets to watch Obama speak tonight. I pulled out every stop but it just didn’t happen. I am planning on running by the Andenken Gallery one more time today for the Manifest Hope show and give away some posters I did for MoveOn.org this week along with what is left of the stickers I made a year or more back. So, if you are in the neighborhood today, stop by and pick up some free stuff.
I have been creating stickers and t-shirts for MoveOn all this month, and if you are at the speech tonight they will be selling the t-shirts afterwards. I don’t get anything from the sales, but I do believe some of the money goes towards the Obama campaign.
I think tonight will be a moment to remember in American history. I have zero doubt that Obama’s speech will be anything less than amazing. I just hope this pushes on through all the way. I really do. I will be downtown in Denver tonight with my wife and hopefully some friends to watch it happen wherever we can squeeze in and catch it on T.V. Then I will be out tonight downtown for a while. Even though I won’t be in the arena, it is still amazing to be living here in Denver while this is all happening. It really is history being made. It has been very surreal and I am so glad that even in a small way, I have been able to be an active part.
Hope may be a 4 letter word, but those are 4 very powerful letters that when combined can create a movement and make history.
Since I have been away the past 2 weeks in Brazil, I have not been able to blog since I have had little connection to the internet nor the time to continue writing. I stole away today though so that I could mention that I will be exhibiting in the Manifest Hope show in Denver the week of the Democratic National Convention. I am extrememly excited to be a part of the show and I have my friend Scot LeFavor to thank for securing my entrance into the show.
The show is being curated and judged by the likes of Shepard Fairey and Moby, to name a few and is guaranteed to be one of the most exciting art shows this year. I will be exhibiting the first poster in my series of 2,000 signed and numbered Obama Commemorative posters. The poster will be framed for the show and is 2 feet by 3 feet in size. The rest of the posters will soon be available for sale in my online store in September. There will also be posters for sale at the Manifest hope show and at certain locations during the DNC.
Here are the details of the show from the Manifest Hope website:
“Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The Manifest Hope Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists across the nation who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grass roots movement surrounding the Obama Campaign. The Manifest Hope Gallery highlights the central themes of the progressive grass-roots movement- Hope Change, Progress, Unity and Patriotism.
The Manifest Hope Gallery will be open to the public in Denver, CO at the Democratic National Convention, between Monday August 25th, 2008 through Thursday, August 28th, 2008 between the hours of 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
The Manifest Hope Gallery, housed within Denver’s Andenken Gallery, and an additional transformed warehouse space, spans 10,000 sq. ft. and will draw together a works as varied as the voices of the artists who created them. Manifest hope will showcase some of the finest modern contemporary artists, acclaimed NY painters and sculptors, activated grass roots and street artists, and present the most widely recognized pieces seen throughout the 2008 presidential primary campaign, as well as newly commissioned works and previous works on loan from some of the United States top artists.
Manifest Hope, along with its online partner MoveOn.org, challenges the artistic world to engage their local communities in a significant and meaningful way, by inviting all artists to compete for a chance to present their works alongside these acclaimed and celebrated artists. Visit the online gallery for details.”
I am very excited to be a part of this show. You can see the amazing list of artists below. If you live in Denver. Please try to come down and check out.
Here is the list of contributing artists:
Aaron Martin // Adrian Sanchez // Alexis McKenzie // Amy Martin // Amy Rice // Andy Howell // Alex Pardee // Cathie Bleck // Casey Ryder // Chanel Kennebrew // Chris Pastras // Chris Yates // Cydney Payton // Dan Monick // Date Farmers // David Choe // David Lanham // Deroy Peraza // Diederick Kraaijeveld // Eddie // Elizabeth Rosen // Emek // Evan Hecox // Frank Chimero // Franke // Gary Baseman // HVW8 // Irene Hardwicke Olivieri // Jason Alberto // Justin Alberto Garcia // Jason Giglio // Jeff Zimmerman // Jesselisa Moretti // Jude Buffum // Julie Adler // Justin Bua // Kate Luscher //Kay Tuttle // Keith Negley // Kofie // Leontine Greenberg // Lisa Anne Auerbach // Lisa Congdon // Lukas Ketner // MAC //Max Ginsburg // Maya Hayuk // Mear One // Mel Kadel // Melanie Reim // Morning Breath // Munk One // Nick Dewar // Pete Yahnke // Philip John Lumbang // Ray Noland aka CRO // Rebecca Berdel // Retna // Rick Griffith // Ron English // Ron Keas // Sam Flores // Sarah Hoskins // Scot Lefavor // Shannon Bonatakis and Josh Holland // Shepard Fairey // Cypher13 // Todd Lockwood // Tom Slaughter // Mike Moore (Tres Birds) // Van Taylor Monroe // Zara Gonzalez // Zina Saunders // Zoltron // Aaron Axelrod // Thomas Brodhal // Ginger Che // Catia Chien // Christopher Cox // Grotesk // Damon Locks // Zach McDonald // Tres Birds // Adrian Tucker // Arellano Harvath // Antar Dayal // Vincent Comparetto
I just stumbled upon the paintings of Chris Ballantyne. This minimal, almost silk screened approach to painting is admirable. I only regret not seeing more of his work on his website – short but very sweet.
Call me a sucker, call me a collector… anything except a card player. All I know is I didn’t hesitate in the slightest to place my order for these new Smoke and Mirror playing cards. In association with the incredible Si Scott, these new decks from Dan&Dave are sure to go quick – so hurry and get yours!
The Daily Figure is a beautiful daily project by illustrator, Kyle T. Webster. Growing up in an artist’s environment – be it in our out of a classroom – I can truly relate to these broad flowing lines in more ways than one. Very inspiring.
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Charles and Ray Eames are heroes in my book, and if I had this particular handicap I would thank Joanna M. Hawley sincerely for her fantastic Eames-inspired prosthetic leg! Read into this article to see other views as well as some clever concept boarding.
I dont usually post about anything but graphic design. How narrow minded of me! I’ve stumbled across the paintings of Eric Zener on a second occasion now, and it’s about time I show my appreciation.
I was just introduced to New York based Mongollon. I will definitly be paying regular visits for updates and you should too – really great work.
I Am Still Alive is a design studio based in Brooklyn, NY. Their website is set up very webblog-esque, documenting works in progress and more, fully equipped with an online storefront. What draws my interest most is the large collection of letterpress work. A lot of it features clever and witty writing, as well as high-detail compositions.
I am an enormous fan of photographer, Phillip Toledano and consequently was very excited when I stumbled across a special website dedicated to a photo essay called Days With My Father. It is very emotional as well as amusing and heartwarming. Any fan of Phillip Toledano will no doubt enjoy this.
